Faculty Profiles

"I find that interacting with GMAP students is a great mutual learning experience. Their range of expertise and experience enhances the teaching of the ideas and concepts by bringing pragmatic insights to the issues of environment and sustainable economic development. The interaction among the students is really a delight to watch as they grapple with the interaction of science and social issues that are new to many of them. Teaching in GMAP is a really satisfying experience for this long time faculty member.”

"The internet-mediated discussions provide an opportunity for some extraordinarily thoughtful exchanges. Students and faculty have time to reflect on and address the central issues raised in the course in a comprehensive manner that, frankly, would not be possible in any other setting.”

"What I like best about GMAP is working with midcareer professionals. The depth and range of experience they bring to the classroom — virtual or actual — creates a truly interactive learning dynamic. Not only do they learn from me, but I learn from them, and they learn from each other.”

“For instructors, and especially for law instructors, GMAP is a great program. First, we enjoy working with students who have great real-world experience and great desire to acquire analytical tools that will allow them to do their jobs better. Second, it turns out that law was made to be taught asynchronously. Students can pause the lectures and check what it says in the relevant treaties, statutes and cases, and they can check the documents again as they prepare their comments on the boards.” 

“GMAP students are a very diverse and experienced group. Class discussions are interesting and rich, as there is always at least one student who has real experience on the topic we are covering.”