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Honors Faculty Andrew Hargrove
Sustainability | Sociology | Climate Action
Dr. Andrew Hargrove is a full-time instructor in the Judy Genshaft Honors College, where he explores the intersection of climate action, environmental sociology, and engaged citizenship. An educator, environmental leader, quantitative methodologist, and social philosopher, Dr. Hargrove empowers students to think critically about the climate crisis 鈥� how we got here, what solutions exist, and how individuals can drive systemic change.
Academic Background
Dr. Hargrove earned his PhD in sociology from Stony Brook University (SUNY) in 2021 and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Gonzaga University in 2010. His academic and teaching approach is interdisciplinary, drawing on insights from sociology, psychology, geosciences, political science, and international law to explore how social, political, economic, and environmental forces shape global environmental and public health outcomes.
His lived experience in five different countries has deepened his understanding of culture, values, and humanity, and he brings this global perspective to both his teaching and research.
How to Save a Planet
Dr. Hargrove's classes emphasize experiential learning, systems thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. He challenges students to interrogate the world around them and embrace their roles as active participants in creating sustainable futures.
Courses he teaches include:
- What Is the Environment?
- How to Save a Planet
- Sustainable Tampa Bay
- Cli-Fi: Climate Fiction and Climate Science
- Du Bois Data Portraits Remix Capstone
- Acquisition of Knowledge
Dr. Hargrove leads many of the the sustainable futures initiatives around the Judy Genshaft Honors College, which support student engagement, research, and community partnerships focused on sustainability across the Tampa Bay region.
Students can get involved through:
- The Annual 黑料社区Climate Teach-In
- Systems of Sustainability Study Away
- JGHC Community Garden Club
- The Raven鈥檚 Guild
- Rooted in Place
- Sustainability-focused events throughout the academic year
Research and Engagement
Dr. Hargrove works with international researchers and local partners across disciplines to address sustainability challenges and advance practical, evidence-based solutions.
He encourages students to question the status quo and engage in bold, philosophical inquiry. His classroom is a space for asking big questions 鈥� about how the world works, what our purpose is, and how we can drive meaningful change.
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