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Matarrita-Cascante, David

David Matarrita-Cascante

He, Him, His
Associate Professor
Office:  
HFSB 322
Email:  
david.matarrita@ag.tamu.edu
Phone:  
(979) 845-8522
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Education

Undergraduate Education
B.S. Agricultural Economics, University of Costa Rica.
Graduate Education
MSc. Rural Sociology, Penn State University
Ph.D. Rural Sociology, Penn State University

Areas of Expertise

  • Community sociology
  • Natural resource sociology
  • Human dimensions of rangeland operations

Professional Summary

David Matarrita-Cascante, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Texas A&M University Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management. His research seeks to understand local processes that minimize the negative effects of rapid community change while enhancing sustainable livelihoods. His work, conducted through quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods, takes place domestically and internationally. Through his career, he has obtained more than $1.7 million dollars in support of his research and pedagogical endeavors. He serves as an associate editor at the journals Community Development and Society and Natural Resources. He is an associate researcher at the International Centre for Patagonian Studies, is a member of the scientific committee for Praxis, Educación, y Pedagogía (Scientific Journal) at Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia, and serves on the Board of Directors at the International Amenity Migration Centre.

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