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CURRICULUM VITAE
Richard C. Stedman
Department of Natural Resources
Cornell University
122-D Fernow Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850
607.255.9729; [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT
November 2009 - Present
Associate Professor, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University.
Research Fellow, Atkinson Center for Sustainable Future
July 2007 – October 2009
Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University.
June 2007 – July 2007
Associate Professor of Rural Sociology, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural
Sociology, The Pennsylvania State University.
Sept 2001 – June 2007
Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural
Sociology, The Pennsylvania State University.
July 1999 - Sept 2002
Natural Resource Sociologist and Unit Leader, Canadian Forest Service, Socio-Economic
Research Network
EDUCATION
2000. Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Sociology and Rural Sociology.
1993. Master of Science, Cornell University. Natural Resources. May 1993.
1989. Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Sociology, Concentration in Analysis and
Research, May 1989.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2005 Penn State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, Joan Luerssen Faculty
Enhancement Fund in Agricultural Sciences.
2004 Penn State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, Roy Buck Award, 2004. (best
social science paper in the College authored by a pre-tenure faculty member).
2001 Rural Sociological Society Innovation Award (co-recepient with Tom Beckley)
1989 Phi Beta Kappa.
1989 University of Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research.
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SERVICE
To The Field
Leadership: Governing Councils and Association Committee Chairs
Great Lakes Fisheries Commission, Board of Technical Experts
Co-chair, Natural Resources Research Group, Rural Sociological Society, 2010
Council, International Association of Society and Natural Resources, 2006-2009.
Chair, Membership Committee, Rural Sociological Society, 2003-2005.
Council, Rural Sociological Society, 2003-2005.
Associate Editorships
Wildlife Biology, 2006-2010.
Forestry, 2006-2009.
Rural Sociology, 2003-2005.
Society and Natural Resources, 2003-2005; second term 2006-2008.
Reviewer (102 Manuscripts reviewed since 2001): Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Community
Development, Environmental Management, Forestry, Forest Science, Geoforum, Human
Dimensions of Wildlife, Journal of Environmental Management, Journal of Environmental
Education, Journal of Environmental Psychology, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation,
Natural Hazards Review, Lake and Reservoir Management, Land Use Planning, Leisure
Sciences, Local Environments, Risk Analysis, Rural Sociology, Society and Natural Resources,
Sociological Focus, Sociological Inquiry, Wildlife Biology.
To the Department, College, and University
Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University
Seminar Committee (2007–2008)
Teaching Evaluation Committee (2008-2009)
Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Penn State University
Faculty Advisory Committee (2006-2007)
Rural Sociology Graduate Program Admissions Committee (2001-2004)
Community Development Graduate Program Admissions Committee (2005-2007)
Undergraduate Education Curriculum Committee (2002-2005)
AERS Department Seminar Committee (2004-2007) [Committee Chair, 2005-2006)
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Cornell University
2010 Search Committee, Social Science of Climate Change
College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS), Penn State University
CAS Environmental Resource Management Undergraduate Major Planning Committee (2006-
2007)
CAS Natural Resources Strategic Planning Committee (2004-2005)
CAS Library Committee (2005-2007)
PSU Environmental Initiative Steering Committee (2005-2007)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Cornell University
2011, Spring
Natural Resources 494, Human Dimensions of Coupled Systems. A senior seminar/‟capstone‟
course intended to ask upper level students to apply social science concepts and methods to the
analysis of case studies that demonstrate crucial feedback loops between environmental change
and social-economic change. (enrollment = 6).
2011, Spring
Natural Resources 220, Society and Natural Resources. An undergraduate survey course intended
to expose sophomore level students (especially Natural Resources majors) to the scope of social
science theories and methods used to understand the human/social underpinnings of
environmental issues. (enrollment = 110).
2010, Spring
Natural Resources 494, Human Dimensions of Coupled Systems(enrollment = 6).
2010, Spring
Natural Resources 220, Society and Natural Resources. (enrollment = 85).
2009, Spring
Natural Resources 220, Society and Natural Resources. See description above. (enrollment = 95).
2008, Spring
Natural Resources 220, Society and Natural Resources. See description above. (enrollment = 45).
2008, Spring
Natural Resources 694, Special Topics: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental
Challenges: A Report Card for Cayuga Lake. (Co-supervised with Ed Mills). A graduate student
led course examining the ecological and socio-economic health of the Cayuga Lake Watershed.
The course is intended to provide graduate students with the experience of working together on
interdisciplinary teams and to provide practical output to watershed managers. (New course,
enrollment = 12).
Penn State University
2007, Spring
Rural Sociology 597, Environmental Risk. A graduate level seminar that analyzes and integrates
the theoretical perspectives on environmental risk and links these to issues of environmental
policy.
2006, Fall
Rural Sociology 011, Introduction to Rural Sociology. An introductory level class that introduces
students to basic sociological concepts, theories, and methods and applies these to domestic rural
issues, including natural resources, power, inequality, and policy.
2005, Fall
Rural Sociology 597, Environmental Risk. (see description above).
2005, Fall
Rural Sociology 011 (see description above)
2004, Fall
Rural Sociology 011 (see description above)
2004, Spring
Rural Sociology 597, Social and Environmental Impact Assessment. A graduate seminar that
demonstrates Social Impact Assessment approaches, and situates these approaches in broader
social theory.
2003, Fall
Rural Sociology 011 (see description above)
2003, Spring
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Rural Sociology 597, Environmental Risk (see description above)
2003, Spring
Rural Sociology 327, Society and Natural Resources. An upper level undergraduate course
designed to introduce basic sociological concepts and apply them to natural resource /
environmental phenomena and issues.
2002, Spring
Rural Sociology 327, Society and Natural Resources (see description above)
University of Alberta, Canada
2001, Spring
Environment and Conservation Studies (ENCS 260). History and Fundamentals of
Environmental Protection and Conservation. A sociological exploration of historical and
contemporary perspectives on societal-environment relationships, and their implications for land
use practices.
University of Wisconsin
1996, Spring
Rural Sociology 551, Wildlife and Society. A required course for Wildlife Ecology
undergraduates, the course introduces social considerations in wildlife management, and
introduces students in the natural sciences to Sociological thought. Topics include hunting,
endangered species, stakeholders in wildlife management, wildlife and culture.
GRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISION
Cornell University
Graduate Students Supervised or Co-Supervised
Completed
Armstrong, A. MS, Natural Resources. 2010. Factors affecting Best Management Practices for
Riparian Management in an Exurban Watershed
LaBelle, A. MPS, Cornell Institute for Public Affairs. 2008. Identifying Ecologically Sensitive
Riparian Areas: Integrating Science and Policy.
Continuing
Goetz, J. PhD, Natural Resources. Payment for Ecosystem Services in Haiti. (expected
graduation date, May 2013), co-supervised with J. Dickinson.
Evensen, D. PhD, Natural Resources. Perceived Risk and Vulnerability of Marcellus Shale.
(expected graduation date, May 2013)
Ingalls, M. MS, Natural Resources. Community Resilience in The Hudson River Watershed.
(expected graduation date, December 2011)
Jacquet, J. PhD, Natural Resources. Socio-economic Impacts of Marcellus Shale Exploration,
Development, and Extraction. (expected graduation date, May 2012)
Dayer, A. PhD, Natural Resources. Early Successional Habitat and Bird Conservation. (expected
graduation date, May 2012), co-supervised with S. Broussard.
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Other Graduate Student Committee Membership (Minor Committee Member)
Completed
Evensen, D. M.S., Natural Resources. (D. Decker, Supervisor) 2010. In the eye of the beholder:
Perceptions of and reactions to wildlife and vector-borne disease risks
Neugarten, R. M.S., Natural Resources. (S. Wolf, Supervisor) 2010. Forest at work:
Conservation and sustainable management of the former Finch Pruyn lands.
Continuing
Clarke, C. (K. McComas, Communication): Opinion Leadership Identity and the Marcellus
Shale. PhD.
Farrell, M. (B. Chabot): Increasing maple syrup production in New York State: Barriers and
Opportunities. PhD.
Kurdyastev, A. (M. Krasny): Sense of Place and Civic Ecology in New York City. PhD.
Izawa, M. (G. Evans): Environmental and Social Impacts of Olympic Development. M.S.
Negly, J. (T. Gabe, Biological and Environmental Engineering): Stream Restoration in the Six
Mile Creek Watershed. M.S.
Patel, N. (A. Bento, Applied Economics and Management): Economics of Alternative Energy
Production. PhD.
Rickard, L. K. McComas, Communication), Risk Communication in the National Park Service
(PhD)
Stenclik, D. (D. Lee, Applied Economics and Management), Economic Considerations of Biofuel
Production. M.S.
Tidball, K. (M. Krasny): Resilience and Adaptive Capacity. PhD.
Penn State University
Graduate Students Supervised or Co-Supervised
Weigel, J. 2007. Environmental Quality and Social Change in the Pine Creek Watershed (MS,
Community and Economic Development)
Amsden, B. 2007. Using Photographic Methods to Assess Sense of Place on USFS Lands in
Alaska (PhD, Rural Sociology)
Gordon, J. 2007. Examining Risk Perception of Fire in Rural Communities (MS, Rural
Sociology)
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Crissy, H. 2006., La Asociaion pro Mejoras de Playa Tamarindo (MS, Community and
Economic Development)
Ridout, E. 2005. Valuing Watersheds and their Effect on Quality of Life: A Study of Two
Pennsylvania Watersheds (co-supervised with R. Ready, MS, Agricultural, Environmental, and
Regional Economics)
Tanzo, I. 2005. Women and Pesticide Management in the Philippines: An Assessment of Roles
and Knowledge (co-supervised with C. Sachs, PhD, Rural Sociology)
James, E. 2004. Understanding Farmer Willingness to Adopt Best Management Practices in the
Cannonsville Watershed, NY (MS, Rural Sociology)
James, E. 2004. The relationship between Dairy Cow location and Phosphorous loadings in the
Cannonsville Watershed, NY (MS, Environmental Pollution Control)
Weagraff, B. 2004. The Contribution of Second Homes to Rural Economies (co-supervised with
S. Goetz, MS, Agricultural, Environmental, and Regional Economics)
Other Graduate Student Committee Membership (Minor Committee Member, names and thesis
titles available upon request)
Completed
PSU Rural Sociology: (13 M.S., 15 PhD)
PSU Agricultural, Environmental, and Regional Economics (5 MS, 1 PhD)
PSU Community and Economic Development (1 MS)
PSU Forest Resources (4 PhD, 1 MS)
PSU Geography (1 PhD, 2 MS)
PSU Environmental Pollution Control (1 MS)
University of Alberta, Rural Economy (1 PhD, 2 MS)
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Articles
Accepted and Forthcoming
64. Gordon, J.S., A.E. Luloff, and R.C. Stedman. A Multi-Site Comparison of Community Wildfire Risk
Perceptions. Manuscript forthcoming at Journal of Forestry.
63. Stedman, R.C., M. Patriquin, and J. Parkins. Forest Dependence and Community Well-Being in Rural
Canada: A Longitudinal Analysis. Manuscript forthcoming at Forestry.
62. Neugarten, R., S. Wolf, R. Stedman, and T. Tear. Integrating ecological and socioeconomic
monitoring of working forests. Manuscript forthcoming at Bio Science.
61. Wellstead, A., and R.C. Stedman. Climate change policy capacity at the Sub-National Government
level. Manuscript forthcoming at Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis.
60. Lauber, T.B., R.C. Stedman, D.J. Decker, and B.A. Knuth. Linking Knowledge to Action in
Collaborative Conservation. Manuscript forthcoming at Conservation Biology.
59. Jorgensen, B., and R.C. Stedman. Measuring the spatial component of sense of place. Manuscript
forthcoming at Environment and Planning B.
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58. Amsden, B.L., R.C. Stedman, and A.E. Luloff. Mixing methods to explore contexts of place in
Alaska. Manuscript forthcoming at Tourism Geographies.
57. Lauber, T.B., R.C. Stedman, D.J. Decker, B.A. Knuth, and C. Simon. Social network dynamics in
collaborative conservation. Manuscript forthcoming at Human Dimensions of Wildlife.
56. Wellstead, A., R. Stedman, and M. Howlett. Multi-level policy analytical capacity in Canada: A
structural equation model (SEM) study of Federal, Provincial and Territorial policy analysts and
analysis. Manuscript forthcoming at Public Policy and Administration.
2011 (6)
55. Jacquet, J., and R.C. Stedman. Emergence of landowner coalitions in Marcellus Shale. Rural Social
Studies. 26(1): 62–91.
54. Brasier, K., M. Filteau, D. McLaughlin, J. Jacquet, R.C. Stedman, T. Kelsey, S. Goetz. Residents‟
Perceptions of Community and Environmental Impacts from Marcellus Shale. Rural Social
Studies 26(1): 32–61.
53. Bushway, L.J., J. Dickinson, R.C. Stedman, L.P. Wagenet, and D.A. Weinstein. Benefits, motivations
and barriers related to environmental volunteerism for older adults: Developing a research
agenda. Journal of Aging and Human Development 72(3):189-206.
52. Armstrong, A.L., E.E. James, R.C. Stedman, and P.J. Kleinman. Influence of local resentment toward
downstream influences on Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program adoption in the New
York City Watershed. Manuscript forthcoming at Journal of Soil and Water Conservation.
51. McComas, K., R.C., Stedman, and P.S. Hart. Community support for campus approaches to
sustainable energy use: the role of “town-gown” relationships. Energy Policy 39:2310-2318.
50. Amsden, B.L., R.C. Stedman, and L.E. Kruger. 2011. The creation and maintenance of sense of place
in a tourism-dependent community. Leisure Sciences 33(1): 32-51.
2010 (4)
49. Gordon, J.S., R.C. Stedman, and A.E. Luloff. 2010. Wildland fire as a latent symbol of social
discontent: A community analysis in West Virginia. Society and Natural Resources 23(12):
1230-1243.
48. Gordon, J.S., R.C. Stedman, D. Matarrita-Cascante, and A.E. Luloff. Wildfire perception and
community change. Rural Sociology 75(3): 455–477
47. Wellstead, A. and R.C. Stedman. Policy capacity and incapacity in Canada‟s Federal Government:
The intersection of policy analysis and street level bureaucracy. Public Management Review
12(6): 893-910.
46. Matarrita-Cascante, D., R.C. Stedman, and A.E. Luloff. 2010. Permanent and seasonal residents‟
community attachment in natural amenity-rich areas: Exploring the contribution of landscape
factors. Environment and Behavior 42: 197-220.
2009 (4)
45. Heberlein, T.A., and R.C. Stedman. 2009. Socially amplified risk: Attitude and behavior change in
response to CWD in Wisconsin deer. Human Dimensions of Wildlife 14(5):326-340.
44. Wellstead, A.M., R.C. Stedman, and E.A. Lindquist. 2009. The nature of regional policy work in
Canada‟s Federal Government. Canadian Political Science Review 3(1):1-23.
43. Stedman, R.C., B. Lee, K. Brasier, and J. Weigle. 2009. Cleaning up water? or building rural
community? Community watershed organizations in Pennsylvania. Rural Sociology 74(2): 178-
200.
42. Patriquin, M.N., J.R. Parkins, and R.C. Stedman. 2009. Bringing home the bacon: industry,
employment, and income in the Boreal region of Canada. Forestry Chronicle 85(1):65-74.
2008 (4)
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41. Wellstead, A. and R. Stedman. 2008. Intersection and integration of First Nations in the Canadian
forestry sector. Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development 6:1 30-43.
40. Stedman, R.C., P. Bhandari, A.E. Luloff, D.R. Diefenbach, J.C. Finley. Deer hunting on
Pennsylvania‟s public and private lands: a two-tiered system of hunters? Human Dimensions of
Wildlife 13(4)222-233.
39. Patriquin, M.N., V.A. Lantz, R.C. Stedman, W.A. White. 2008. Working together: a reciprocal wood
flow arrangement to mitigate the economic impacts of natural disturbance. Forestry 2008
81(2):227-242.
38. Ward, K., R.C. Stedman, A.E. Luloff, J.S. Shortle, and J.C. Finley. 2008. Categorizing hunters by
typologies useful to game managers: a latent-class model. Society and Natural Resources 21:215-
219.
2007 (7)
37. Stedman, R.C., R.C. Lathrop, B. Clark, J. Ejsmont-Karabin, P. Kasprzak, K. Nielsen, D. Osgood, M.
Powell A.M.Ventela, K.E. Webster, and A.Zhukova. 2007. Place attachment and perceived
environmental quality in North American and European temperate lake districts. Lake and
Reservoir Management 23:330-344.
36. Stedman, R.C., and T.M. Beckley. 2007. If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be
called research, would it? Society and Natural Resources 20:939-943.
35. Beckley, T.M., R.C. Stedman, S. Wallace, and M. Ambard. 2007. Snapshots of what matters most:
Using resident employed photography to articulate sense of place. Society and Natural Resources
20:913-929.
34. Wellstead, A.M., and R.C. Stedman. 2007. Coordinating future climate change policies across
Canadian natural resources. Climate Policy 7:29-45.
33. Patriquin, M., J. Parkins, and R. Stedman. 2007. Socioeconomic status of Boreal communities in
Canada. Forestry 80(3): 279-291.
32. Stedman, R.C., W. White, M. Patriquin, D. Watson. 2007. Measuring community forest sector
dependence: Does method matter? Society and Natural Resources 20:629-646.
31. James, E., P.J. Kleinman, T. Veith, R. Stedman, and A. Sharpley. 2007. Phosphorous contributions
from pastured dairy cattle to streams of the Cannonsville Watershed, New York. Journal of Soil
and Water Conservation 62(1):40-47.
2006 (9)
30. Ready, R., A. Fisher, D. Guignet, R. Stedman, and J. Wang. 2006. A pilot test of a new stated
preference valuation method: continuous attribute-based stated choice. Ecological Economics
59:247-255.
29. Bhandari, P. R.C. Stedman., A.E. Luloff, J. C. Finley. 2006. Effect versus motivation: Factors
affecting antlered and antlerless deer harvest success in Pennsylvania. Human Dimensions of
Wildlife 11(6):423-436.
28. Parkins, J.R. R.C. Stedman M. Patriquin, M. Burns. 2006. Strong policies, poor outcomes:
Longitudinal analysis of forest sector contributions to Aboriginal communities in Canada.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development 5(1):61-73.
27. Wellstead, A.M., D.J. Davidson, and R.C. Stedman. 2006. Assessing approaches to climate change-
related policy formation in British Columbia‟s forest sector: The case of the Mountain Pine
Beetle epidemic. B.C. Journal of Ecosystems and Management 7(3):1-9.
26. Jorgensen, B.S., and R.C. Stedman. 2006. A comparative analysis of predictors of sense of place
dimensions: Attachment to, dependence on, and identification with lakeshore properties. Journal
of Environmental Management 79: 316-327.
25. Stedman, R.C., B.L. Amsden, and L. Kruger. 2006. Sense of place and community: points of
intersection with implications for leisure research. Leisure/Loisir 30(2):393-404.
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24. Stedman, R.C. 2006. Understanding place attachment among second home owners. American
Behavioral Scientist 50(2): 1-19.
23. Stedman, R.C., and R.B. Hammer. 2006. Environmental perception in a rapidly growing, amenity-
rich region: the effects of lakeshore development on perceived water quality in Vilas County,
Wisconsin. Society and Natural Resources 19(2): 137-151.
22. Jagnow, C.P., R.C. Stedman, A.E. Luloff, G. San Julian, J.C. Finley, and J. Steele. 2006. Why
landowners post their property against hunting: Insights from Pennsylvania. Human Dimensions
of Wildlife 11:1-12.
2005 (2)
21. Diefenbach, D.R., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, R.C. Stedman, C. Swope, H. Zinn, and G J. San Julian.
2005. Bear and deer hunter density and distribution of public land in Pennsylvania. Human
Dimensions of Wildlife 10:201-212.
20. Stedman, R.C., J. Parkins, and T. Beckley. 2005. Forest reliance and community well being in rural
Canada: variation by forest sector and region. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 35:215-220.
2004 (5)
19. Stedman, R.C., T.M. Beckley, S. Wallace, and M. Ambard. 2004. A picture and 1000 words: Using
resident-employed photography to understand attachment to high amenity places. Journal of
Leisure Research 36(4):580-606.
18. Stedman, R.C., D. Diefenbach, C. Swope, J. Finley, A. Luloff, H. Zinn, G. San Julian, and G. Wang.
2004. Integrating wildlife and human-dimensions research methods to understand hunters.
Journal of Wildlife Management 68(4): 762-773.
17. Stedman, R.C., D.J. Davidson, and A.M. Wellstead. 2004. Risk and climate change: perceptions of
key policy actors in Canada. Risk Analysis 24(5):1393-1404.
16. Parkins, J., J. Varghese, and R.C. Stedman. 2004. Identifying indicators of community sustainability
in the Robson Valley, British Columbia. British Columbia Journal of Ecosystems and
Management 4(2):126-144.
15. Stedman, R.C., J. Parkins, and T.M. Beckley. 2004. Resource dependence and community well
being in rural Canada. Rural Sociology 69(2):213-234.
2003 (4)
14. Parkins, J., R.C. Stedman, and T.M. Beckley. 2003. Forest sector dependence and community well
being: A structural equation model for New Brunswick and British Columbia. Rural Sociology
68(4):554-572.
13. Stedman, R.C. 2003. Is it really just a social construction: the contribution of the physical
environment to sense of place. Society and Natural Resources 16(8):671-685.
12. Stedman, R.C. 2003. Sense of place and forest science: toward a program of quantitative research.
Forest Science 49(6): 1-8.
11. Wellstead, A., R.C. Stedman, and J. Parkins. 2003. Understanding the concept of public
representation within the context of local forest management decision making. Forest Policy and
Economics 5: 1-11
2002 and prior (10)
10. Beckley, T., J. Parkins, and R.C. Stedman. 2002. Indicators of forest-community sustainability: The
evolution of research. The Forestry Chronicle 78(5): 626-636.
9. Stedman, R.C. 2002. Toward a social psychology of place: predicting behavior from place-based
cognitions, attitude, and identity. Environment and Behavior 34(5):405-425.
8. Jorgensen, B.S. and R.C. Stedman. 2001. Sense of place as an attitude: Lakeshore owners‟ attitudes
towards their properties. Journal of Environmental Psychology 21:233-248.
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7. Stedman, R.C., and T.A. Heberlein. 2001. Hunting and rural socialization. Rural Sociology 66(4):
599-617.
6. Parkins, J., R.C. Stedman, and J. Varghese. 2001. Moving towards locally defined indicators of
sustainability in forest-based communities: A mixed-method approach. Social Indicators
Research. 56(1): 43-72.
5. Stedman, R.C. 1999. Sense of place as an indicator of community sustainability. The Forestry
Chronicle 75(5):765-770.
4. Reed-Anderson, T., E. Bennet, B. Jorgensen, G. Lauster, D. Lewis, D. Nowacek, J. Riera, B.
Sanderson, and R.C. Stedman. 1999. Distribution of recreational boating across lakes: do
landscape variables affect recreation use? Freshwater Biology 41:1-10.
3. Stedman, R.C., and T.A. Heberlein. 1997. Hunting and the heart: physiological response to seeing,
shooting, and bagging game. Human Dimensions of Wildlife 2(2):21-36.
2. Stedman, R.C. and D.J. Decker. 1996. Illuminating an overlooked hunting stakeholder group:
nonhunters and their interest in hunting. Human Dimensions of Wildlife 1(3):29-41.
1. Stout, R.J., R.C. Stedman, D.J. Decker, and B.A. Knuth. 1993. Perceptions of risk from deer-related
vehicle accidents: implications for public preferences for deer herd size. Wildlife Society Bulletin
21:237-249.
Manuscripts currently under review at refereed journals
(Chronological order of most recent submission)
Patriquin, M., R.C Stedman, and J.R. Parkins. Economic diversity and dependence in rural Canadian
communities. Manuscript under review at Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics.
Submitted August 2010, revised and resubmitted May 2011.
Kudryavstev, A., R.C. Stedman, and M.E. Krasny. Sense of place in environmental education.
Manuscript under review at Environmental Education Research. Submitted August 2010, revised
and resubmitted February 2011, revised and resubmitted April 2011.
Decker,D.J., D.T.N. Evensen, R.C. Stedman, K.A. McComas, W.F. Siemer, M.A. Wild, K.T. Castle, and
K.M. Leong. Communication matters: influencing public perceptions of wildlife-associated
disease. Paper under review at Human Wildlife Interaction. Submitted April 2011.
Stedman, R.C., M. Patriquin, and J. Parkins. Dependence, Diversity, and the Well Being of Rural
Community: Building on the Freudenburg Legacy. Paper under review at Journal of
Environmental Studies and Sciences. Submitted April 2011.
Armstrong, A.L., and R.C. Stedman. Landowner willingness to implement riparian buffers in an
urbanizing watershed. Manuscript under review at Landscape and Urban Planning. Submitted
March 2011.
*Rickard, L., K.A. McComas, D.J. Decker, R.C. Stedman, and C.A. Clarke. Exploring risk attenuation
and crisis communication after a plague death in Grand Canyon. Manuscript under review at
Journal of Applied Communication Research. Submitted February 2011.
*Neugarten, R., S. Wolf, R. Stedman. Working forests in New York State: Convergent interests or
pragmatic alliances. Manuscript under review at Society and Natural Resources. Submitted
January 2011.
Decker, D.J., R.C. Stedman, and KA. Kassam. Integrating People in Wildlife Conservation in North
America: The Roles of Individuals, Social Structure and Culture. Manuscript under review at
International Journal of Environmental Studies. Submitted December 2010.
*Armstrong, A.L., and R.C. Stedman. Rural landowner identity and efficacy in a transitioning
agricultural watershed. Manuscript under review at Society and Natural Resources. Submitted
November 2010.
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*Brehm, J., B. Eisenhauer, and R.C. Stedman. The Nexus of Place Attachment and Environmentally
Responsible Behavior in Diverse Lake Environments. Manuscript under review at Human
Ecology. Submitted June 2010.
* review received, currently working on revisions
Book Chapters
Under Review
Stedman, R.C., and N. Ardoin. Sense of Place and Environmental Education. Chapter under review in
Transdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Education (Krasny et al., Eds.).
Vergunst, J., C. Geisler and R. Stedman. Nature Conservation and Environmental Management: Working
Landscapes in Adirondack Park, USA, and Cairngorms National Park, UK. Chapter under
review in Rural Transformations & Rural Policies (Brown, and Shucksmith, Eds.) Routledge.
Stedman, R.C., and M.L. Ingalls. Topophilia, Biophilia, and Greening in the Red Zone. Chapter under
review in Urgent Biophilia (Krasny and Tidball, Eds.).
Stedman, R.C. Sociology and Wildlife Management. Chapter under review in Human Dimensions of
Wildlife. (Decker and Seimer, Eds).
Amsden, B., Stedman, R.C., and L. Kruger. Making place: The creation and expression of volunteer place
meanings. Chapter under review in Place and Decision-Making (Williams and Stewart, Eds)
Published or Accepted for Publication
10. Brasier, K., B. Lee, R.C. Stedman, and J. Weigle. 2011. Local Champions Speak Out: Pennsylvania‟s
Community Watershed Organizations. Forthcoming in L.W. Morton & S. Brown (Eds.), The
Citizen Effect: Multiple Pathways to Solving Watershed Problems.
9. Lenihan, M., K. Brasier, and R. Stedman. 2009. "Perceptions of Agricultural's Multifunctional Role
Among Rural Pennsylvanians." Beyond the Rural-Urban Divide: Cross-Continental Perspectives
on the Differentiated Countryside and its Regulation, Rural Sociology and Development
series,14:127-150.
8. Parkins, J.R., R.C. Stedman, M.N. Patriquin and M. Burns. 2007. Strong policies, poor outcomes:
Longitudinal analysis of forest sector contributions to aboriginal communities in Canada. In
Anderson, R. and R. Bone (eds.). Natural Resources and Aboriginal People in Canada, Captus
Press, Concord ON.
7. Stedman, R.C. 2006. Places of escape: second home meanings in Northern Wisconsin. Pp. 129-144 in
McIntyre, N., K. McHugh, and D. Williams (Eds.) Multiple Dwelling and Tourism: Negotiating
Place, Home, and Identity. CABI Press.
6. Stedman, R.C., S.J. Goetz, and B.S. Weagraff. 2006. The Effect of seasonal homes on indicators of
rurality. Pp. 277-292 in Kandel, W.A., and D.L. Brown (Eds.) Rural America through a
Demographic Lens. NY: Kluwer Plenum.
5. Jorgensen, B., D. Nowacek, R.C. Stedman, and K. Brasier. 2006. People in a forested lake district. Pp.
214-235 in Manguson, J.J., T.K. Kratz, and B.J. Benson (Eds.) Lakes and the Landscape.
Oxford, Oxford Univ. Press.
4. Stedman, R.C., T. Beckley, M. Ambard, and S. Wallace. 2005. Resident-employed photography as a
tool for understanding attachment to high amenity places. Pp. 197-215 In Green, G., S. Deller,
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and D. Marcoullier (Eds.) Amenities and Rural Development: Theory, Methods, and Public
Policy. London, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.
3. Stedman, R.C. 2004. Sense of place as an integrated framework for understanding human impacts of
land use change. Pp. 120-131 In Goetz, S.J., Shortle, J.S., and J.C. Bengstrom (Eds.) Land Use
Problems and Conflicts: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions. NY: Routledge.
2. Stedman, R.C. and J.R. Parkins. 2003. Forest management, public involvement, and the public sphere:
Toward a Research Program in Alberta. Pp 131-148 in B. Shindler, T. Beckley and C. Finley
(Eds.) Two Paths Toward Sustainable Forests: Public Values in the United States and Canada.
Eugene, OR: Oregon St. Univ. Press.
1. Heberlein, T.A., and R.C. Stedman. 1997. Wildlife in rural America. Pp 772-775 in (G.Goreham,
Ed.) Encyclopedia of Rural America. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO Publ.
Peer-Reviewed Professional Reports
18. Stedman, R.C., F.K. Willits, K.J. Brasier, M.R. Filteau, D. McLaughlin, and J. Jacquet. 2011. Natural
Gas Development: Views of New York and Pennsylvania Residents in the Marcellus Shale
Region. ? Research & Policy Brief Series, Community and Regional Development Institute. 39.
17. Kay, D.L., Geisler, C.G., and R.C. Stedman. 2010. What is cumulative impact assessment and why
does it matter? Research & Policy Brief Series, Community and Regional Development Institute.
37.
16. Stedman, R.C., and K.A. McComas. 2010. Community Attitudes Towards a Climate Action Plan.
Rural New York Minute, Community and Regional Development Institute, 37.
15. Jacquet, J., and R.C. Stedman. 2009. Emerging trends in the Marcellus Shale. Research & Policy
Brief Series, Community and Rural Development Institute. 30.
14. Lauber, T.B., R.C. Stedman, D.J. Decker, and B.A. Knuth. 2009. Using State Wildlife Action Plans
to Achieve Your Conservation Goals through Collaboration. Human Dimensions Res. Unit Publ.
09-5. Dept. Nat. Resour., Cornell Univ., Ithaca NY. 22pp
13. Lauber, T.B., R.C. Stedman, D.J. Decker, and B.A. Knuth. 2009. Wildlife Funding/Policy Linkages:
Using State Wildlife Action Plan Priorities to Shape Policies and Direct Expenditures at Multiple
Levels of Government. Human Dimensions Res. Unit Publ. 09-4. Dept. Nat. Resour., Cornell
Univ., Ithaca NY. 129pp.
12. Evensen, D.T.N., D.J. Decker, and R.C. Stedman. 2009. Capturing concern: understanding
perceptions of wildlife-associated disease risk. Human Dimensions Res. Unit Publ. 09-1 Dept.
Nat. Resour., Cornell Univ., Ithaca NY. 21pp.
11. Stedman, R.C. and D.L. Kay. 2008. Sense of Place: A framework for land use planning. Research &
Policy Brief Series, Community and Rural Development Institute. 20.
10. Stedman, R.C. 2008. What do we “mean” by place meanings? Implications of place meanings for
managers and practitioners. Pp. 71-82 in Kruger, L.E., Hall, T. and Stiefel, M.C. Tech. eds. 2008.
Understanding concepts of place in recreation research and management. Gen.Tech.Rep. PNW-
GTR-744. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest
Research Station.
9. Stedman, R.C., E.E. James, and P.J. Kleinman. 2008. Local land uses and downstream benefits: How
farmer attitudes influence watershed conservation practices. Rural New York Minute, Cornell
University Community and Rural Development Institute. 15.
8. Williamson, T., D.T. Price, J.L. Beverly, P.M. Bothwell, J.R. Parkins, M.N. Patriquin, C.V. Pearce,
R.C. Stedman, and J.A. Volney. 2007. A framework for assessing vulnerability of forest-based
communities to climate change. Canadian Forest Service Information Report NOR-X-414 (peer
reviewed).
7. Higdon, F., K. Brasier, R.C. Stedman, B. Lee, and S. Sherman. 2005. Assessment of community
watershed organizations in Rural Pennsylvania. The Center for Rural Pennsylvania. 23pp.
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6. Wellstead, A., D.J. Davidson, and R.C Stedman. 2004. Assessing prairie forest policy networks and
policy oriented beliefs. Canadian Forest Service Information Report NOR-X-395. 51pp.
5. McFarlane, B.L. and R.C. Stedman. 2003. Influencing public attitudes toward forest management in
Alberta: An example for tours of the Sunpine Forest Products mills and woodlands. Canadian
Forest Service Northern Forestry Centre Report NOR-X-02-13-1R. 39pp.
4. Parkins, J., R.C. Stedman, and B. McFarlane. 2001. Public involvement in forest management and
planning: A comparative analysis of attitudes and preferences in Alberta. Canadian Forest
Service Northern Forestry Centre Report. NOR-X-382. 19pp.
3. Parkins, J, J. Varghese, and R.C. Stedman. 2001. Locally-defined indicators of sustainability for
selected human communities in the Prince Albert Model Forest. Canadian Forest Service
Northern Forestry Centre Report NOR-X-379. 39pp.
2. Stedman, R.C., and D.J. Decker. 1993. What hunting means to nonhunters: Comparing hunting-
related experiences, beliefs, and benefits reported by hunters and nonhunters. Human
Dimensions Res. Unit Publ. 93-10. Dept. Nat. Resour., Cornell Univ., Ithaca NY. 41pp.
1. Stedman, R.C., D.J. Decker, and W.F. Siemer. 1993. Exploring the social world of hunting:
expanding the concepts of hunters and hunting. Human Dimensions Res. Unit Publ. 93-7. Dept.
Nat. Resour., Cornell Univ., Ithaca NY. 111pp.
Articles in Popular Press
Stedman, R.C. 2006. What does a vanishing „Up North‟ mean? The Lake Connection 15(2): 1-2
James, E., P.J. Kleinman, and R.C. Stedman. 2005. Keep your cows out of streams and ponds. Hoard’s
Dairyman 150(2):472-473.
Transaction papers:
Stedman, R.C., A-M. Ventela, L. Arvola, H. Helminen, and J. Sarvala. 2003. Lake quality and sense of
place: A comparison of Finland and the United States, with implications for tourism
development. Pp. 159-170 in Harkonen, T., (Ed.) Proceedings of the International Lake Tourism
Conference. July 2-5, Savonlinna, Finland.
Wellstead, A.M., D.J.Davidson, and R.C. Stedman. 2002. Political climate modeling. Proceedings of
the Southwest Political Science Association.
Stedman, RC., and J. Parkins. 2001. Measuring a community‟s social and economic health: lessons
learned from the Prince Albert Model Forest. Proceedings of the Aboriginal Forestry 2001
Conference. Saskatoon, SK, January 21-24.
Seng, P., D. Case, M. Conover, D.J. Decker, J.W. Enck, G. Linscombe, B. Peyton, B. Staton, R. Stedman,
and C. Thomas. 2001. Contributions of hunting to North American society / culture.
Transactions of the 66th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. March 16-
20, Washington, D.C.
Stedman, R.C. 1995. Hunting and the cultural meaning of rural landscape. Transactions of the
International Union of Game Biologists, Sept. 4-8, Sophia Bulgaria.
Knuth, B.A., R.J. Stout, W. F. Siemer, D.J. Decker, and R.C. Stedman. 1992. Risk management concepts
for improving wildlife population decisions and public communication strategies. Proc. 57th
North Am. Wildl. and Nat Resour. Conf. Charlotte, NC. 57:63-74.
Book Reviews
Stedman, R.C. 2010. Liberty Hyde Bailey: Essential Agrarian and Environmental Writings.
Forthcoming in Rural Sociology.
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Stedman, R.C. 2010. A Matter of Life and Death: Hunting in Contemporary Vermont. Human
Dimensions of Wildlife 15(4): 305-307.
Stedman, R.C. 2005. Community Forestry in the United States: Learning from the Past, Crafting the
Future. Society and Natural Resources 18(9): 853-856.
Stedman, R.C. 2003. Biological Diversity: Balancing Interests through Adaptive Collaborative
Management. Rural Sociology 68(1):132-134
Stedman, R.C. 2000. Farming the Cutover: A Social History of Northern Wisconsin 1900-1940. Rural
Sociology 65(2):342-344.
Stedman, R.C. 2000. Geography and the Human Dimensions of Wildlife. Human Dimensions of
Wildlife 5(1):72-74.
Stedman, R.C. 1995. Going Wild: Hunting, Animal Rights, and the Contested Meaning of Nature.
Society and Natural Resources 8(6):573-575.
Invited Speaker, Keynote, and Plenary Addresses:
Stedman, R.C. 2011. Hunting as civic recreation: A response to the shifting „social habitat‟ for hunters.
Invited plenary address at The Joint Meetings of the American Fisheries Society and The Wildlife
Society. Fort Collins, CO, February 23,
Stedman, R.C. 2010. Community and energy audiences. Invited Panelist, Enhancing Your Energy
Programming: Meeting Community Needs. Cornell Cooperative Extension‟s Energy & Climate
Change Initiative, the Community and Energy Program Work Team, and the Community and
Regional Development Institute. Ithaca, NY, November 16.
Stedman, R.C. 2010. Resource dependency and diversity: From findings to metaphors (and back again?).
Invited paper at Freudenfest: A Symposium to Honor William R. Freudenburg’s Scholarly
Contributions. University of California Santa Barbara, November 6.
Stedman, R.C. 2010. How to identify resource dependent communities. Invited paper at Tromso
University, Tromso, Norway June 1.
Stedman, R.C. 2010. Identifying and assessing sustainability in resource dependent communities. Invited
paper at Bennington College. May 19, Bennington, VT.
Stedman, R.C. 2009. Second Homes, Rural Diversification and Sense of Place. Invited paper at Texas
A&M Department Seminar Series. September 28, College Station, TX
Stedman, R.C. 2009. What‟s hiding in the black box: Lessons from social theory. Invited paper at First
International Conference on Computational Sustainability. June 8-11, Ithaca, NY.
Stedman, R.C. 2007. Whose place? Contested Meanings in Rural Second Home Communities. Invited
paper at Cornell University Department of Development Sociology.
Stedman, R.C. 2006. What does a vanishing “Up North” mean to our stewardship ethic? Plenary
address given at the Minnesota Waters Conference. September 8, Duluth, MN.
Stedman, R.C. 2006. Is Up North Vanishing? Effects of Lakeshore Development on Sense of Place in
the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Keynote address given at the meetings of the Northwest
Wisconsin Association of Lakes. June 29, Cable, WI.
Stedman, R.C. 2005. It‟s more than just water quality: Cross-cultural comparisons in meanings and
attachments to lakes. Plenary address given at the 25th Annual North American Lake
Management Society Meetings, Nov 9-11, Madison, WI.
Stedman, R.C., B.L. Amsden, and L. Kruger. 2005. Sense of place and community: points of intersection
with implications for leisure research. Invited paper at the "Rethinking Leisure and Community
Research: Critical Reflections and Future Agendas, Canadian Council of Leisure Research.
October 7-10, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Stedman, R.C. 2004. Sense of place and community well being. Invited paper at the Forum on
Communities and Natural Resources in Transition. Feb 17-19, University of Northern British
Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia.
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Stedman, R.C. 2001. Alberta forest management in the public sphere: a province-wide case study of
public advisory groups. Invited paper presented at the Workshop of the Sustainable Forest
Management Network. Oct 19-20, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Stedman, R.C. 2001. Is „Up North‟ vanishing? lakeshore development and sense of place. Invited paper
presented at the 21st North American Lake Management Society Meetings, Nov 7-10, Madison,
WI.
Stedman, R.C. 2001. Measuring a community‟s economic and social health: lessons learned from the
Prince Albert Model Forest. Paper presented at the First Nations Forestry Conference, Jan 22-
24, Saskatoon Saskatchewan.
Stedman, R.C. 2001. Forest reliance and community sustainability. Invited paper presented at the Social
and Economic Perspectives of Boreal Forest Ecosystem Management. June 5-8, Edinburgh
Scotland.
Stedman, R.C. 1998. Recreational homes: effects on the physical and symbolic landscapes of Sweden
and Wisconsin. Invited paper presented at the Workshop on Outdoor Recreation: Practise and
Ideology from an International Comparative Perspective. Sept. 2-6, Umea, Sweden.
Reports to Sponsors (beginning 2009)
2009
Al-Jiburi, F, L Campbell, C Fragola, J Lu, ME Krasny, G Lovasi, D Maddox, S McDonnell, T
McPherson, F Montalto, A Newman, E Pehek, R Rae, M Shane, R Stedman, E Svendsen, KG
Tidball, L Westphal, and T Whitlow. 2009 MillionTreesNYC: Green infrastructure and urban
ecology: Building a research agenda. NYC Parks& Recreation.NYC, NY. 44 pp
Armstrong, A., and R.C. Stedman. 2009. An Assessment of the Trees for Tribs Initiative and Riparian
Buffers in the Hudson River Estuary Program. Final Report to the Hudson River Estuary
Program. 23pp.
Papers Presented at Conferences and Professional Meetings (since 2005 only)
2011
Wellstead, A., and R.C. Stedman. 2011. Policy Analytical Capacity in the Bureaucracy: Survey Results
from Canada. Paper presented at the 86th Annual Conference of the Western Economic
Association June 29–July 3, San Diego.
Ardoin, N.M. and R.C. Stedman. 2011. Sense of place: Questions of mobility, power, and scale in
environmental education. Paper presented at the 17th International Symposium for Society and
Natural Resources, Madison, WI: June 4-8.
Brasier, K.J.,M.R Filteau, D.K. McLaughlin, J. Jacquet, and R.C. Stedman. 2011. Trust during rapid
community change: Residents‟ experiences in the early stages of Marcellus Shale natural gas
development. Paper presented at the 17th International Symposium for Society and Natural
Resources, Madison, WI: June 4-8.
Gruver, J.B., J.C. Finley, A E Luloff, A.B Muth, W.F Elmendorf, and R.C. Stedman. 2011.
Understanding private forest landowners‟ experiences as they plan for their forests‟ future. Paper
presented at the 17th International Symposium for Society and Natural Resources, Madison, WI:
June 4-8.
Ingalls, M.L., and R.C. Stedman. 2011. Maelstrom in the Mountains: Conflict and resilience in eastern
Afghanistan. Paper presented at the 17th International Symposium for Society and Natural
Resources, Madison, WI: June 4-8.
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Jacquet, J., and R.C. Stedman. 2011. Factors influencing resident perceptions of risk from Marcellus
Shale natural gas development. Paper presented at the 17th International Symposium for Society
and Natural Resources, Madison, WI: June 4-8.
Metcalf, A.L.,J.C. Finley, A. E Luloff, R.C. Stedman, and D.L. Shumway. 2011. Sampling and estimation
of private forest landowner populations. Paper presented at the 17th International Symposium for
Society and Natural Resources, Madison, WI: June 4-8.
Stedman, R.C., A.A. Dayer, and S.B Allred. 2011. Cutting the forest you love? landowner place
attachment and forest management. Paper presented at the 17th International Symposium for
Society and Natural Resources, Madison, WI: June 4-8.
Stedman, R.C., and M. Ingalls. 2011. Topohilia, biophilia, and greening in the red zone. Paper presented
at Resilience 2011: Resilience, Innovation and Sustainability: Navigating the Complexities of
Global Change. Tempe, AZ: March 11-16.
Hausner, V.H., O. Young, and R.C. Stedman. 2011. Determinants of sustainability in socio-ecological
systems: A natural experiment. Paper presented at Resilience 2011: Resilience, Innovation and
Sustainability: Navigating the Complexities of Global Change. Tempe, AZ: March 11-16.
Stedman, R.C., K. McComas, D. Decker, L. Rickard, D. Evensen , C. Clarke, C. Higgins, M. Wild, and
D. Wong. 2011. Evaluating One Health communication of the NPS: A case examination of
plague response at Grand Canyon National Park. Paper Presented at the George Wright Society
Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 16.
2010
Allred, S.B., R.C. Stedman, A. Dayer, J. Enck, and M. Kurth. 2010. Policy Instrument Design for Early
Successional Forest Habitat Conservation. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the
Society of American Foresters. Albuquerque, NM, Oct. 26-31.
Stedman, R.C., and J.B. Jacquet. “Green” energy development and rural community sustainability. Poster
presented at the Cornell Council Sustainability Committee meeting, Oct 29. Dayer, A., R. Stedman, S. Allred, D. Decker, and J. Enck. 2010. “For the Love of the Game (and
Nongame)”: Private Lands Wildlife Habitat Management. Paper presented at the Pathways to
Success: Increasing Human Capacity for Global Human-Wildlife Coexistence. Estes Park, CO,
Sept. 27 – Oct. 1.
Kudryavstev, A., M. Krasny, and R. Stedman. 2010. The impact of urban environmental education on
sense of place in youth. Presented at the 2010 Annual Meetings of the North American
Association for Environmental Education, Buffalo, NY, Sept 28-29.
Krasny, M., L. Kalbecker, A. Kudryavstev, and R. Stedman. 2010. Development of an instrument to
measure social capital in youth. Presented at the 2010 Annual Meetings of the North American
Association for Environmental Education, Buffalo, NY, Sept 28-29.
Neugarten, R., S. Wolf , and R. Stedman. 2010. Forest at work: a case study of conservation and
sustainable forestry in the Northern Forest. Paper presented at the 2010 Annual Meetings of the
Rural Sociological Society, Atlanta, GA, Aug 12-15.
Armstrong, A. and R. Stedman. 2010. Water quality conservation and private landowners: Why
landscape matters. Paper presented at the 2010 Annual Meetings of the Rural Sociological
Society, Atlanta, GA, Aug 12-15.
Filteau, M., K. Brasier, S. Goetz , D. McLaughlin, R. Stedman. 2010. Trust During Rapid Community
Change: Residents‟ Experiences in the Early Stages of Marcellus Shale Natural Gas
Development. Paper presented at the 2010 Annual Meetings of the Rural Sociological Society,
Atlanta, GA, Aug 12-15.
Willits, F. K. , M.R. Filteau, R.C. Stedman, D.K. McLaughlin, K. Brasier. 2010. Residents‟ Perceptions
of Natural Gas Development in the Marcellus Shale Region. Paper presented at the 2010 Annual
Meetings of the Rural Sociological Society, Atlanta, GA, Aug 12-15.
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Wolf, S., R.C. Stedman and R. Neugarten. 2010. Knowledge assets in environmental governance: Critical
assessment of a new division of labor in conservation-development. Paper presented at the
International Sociological Association World Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden, July 11-17.
Dayer, A.A., S. Broussard Allred, and R.C. Stedman. 2010. Canaries in the coalmine: Birds as indicators
and motivators for private landowner habitat management. 24th International Congress for
Conservation Biology, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, July 3-7.
Lauber, T.B., R.C. Stedman, D.J. Decker, B.A. Knuth. 2010. Collaborative implementation of the State
Wildlife Action Plans: Tailoring the network to the needs. . 24th International Congress for
Conservation Biology, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, July 3-7.
Stedman, R.C., S.R. Broussard-Allred, and A.A. Dayer. 2010. Cutting the trees to save the forest?
Landowner / expert differences in perceptions of early successional forest habitat. Paper
presented at the 16th International Symposium for Society and Natural Resources, Corpus
Christie, TX: June 7-10.
Jacquet, J. and R.C. Stedman. 2010. The emergence of landowner coalitions in the Marcellus Shale of
New York State. Paper presented at the 16th International Symposium for Society and Natural
Resources, Corpus Christie, TX: June 7-10.
Matarrita Cascante, D., Woosnam, K., and R.C. Stedman 2010. Second Home Development:
Understanding Residents, Context, and Implications. Paper presented at the 16th International
Symposium for Society and Natural Resources, Corpus Christie, TX: June 7-10..
Neugarten, R., S. Wolf, and R.C. Stedman. 2010. Forest at work: A case study of conservation and
sustainable forestry. Paper presented at the Adirondack Research Consortium, May 19. Paul
Smiths, NY.
Broussard Allred, S., Stedman, R., Dayer, A. and P. Smallidge. 2010. Assessing the Educational Impact
of the Sustainable Woodlands Webinar Series. New York Society of American Foresters Annual
Meeting, Syracuse, NY, January 27-29.
Dayer, A.A., Broussard Allred, S., Stedman, R. & Moskell, C. 2010. Attracting landowners to create the
“unattractive”: Professionals‟ perceptions of challenges to early successional habitat management
on private lands. New York Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting, Syracuse, NY,
January 27-29.
2009 Buda, T., P.J. Kleinman and R.C. Stedman. 2009. Physical and Social Barriers to Watershed Management
: Lessons from the mid-Atlantic and Northeast US. Paper presented at the 64th Annual Meeting of
Soil and Water Conservation Society, Kansas City, MO.
Armstrong, A., R.C. Stedman, and J. Shortle. 2009. Landowner Adoption of Riparian Best Management
Practices Along the Urban-Rural Gradient. Paper presented at the 2009 Annual Meetings of the
Rural Sociological Society, Madison, WI, July 30-Aug 2.
Brasier, K.J., R.C. Stedman, D.K. Mclaughlin, M. Filteau, and J. Jacquet. 2009. Tracking Community
Change: Setting the Stage In the Marcellus Shale Natural Gas. Paper presented at the 2009
Annual Meetings of the Rural Sociological Society, Madison, WI, July 30-Aug 2.
Stedman, R.C., M.N. Patriquin, and J.R. Parkins. 2009. Diverse diversity definitions: Implications for
studying rural sustainability. Paper presented at the 2009 Annual Meetings of the Rural
Sociological Society, Madison, WI, July 30-Aug 2.
Kruger, L.E., B. Amsden, and R.C. Stedman. 2009. Volunteering and the role and importance of sense of
place. Paper presented at the 2009 International Symposium for Society and Natural Resources,
Vienna, Austria, June.
Neugarten, R.A., S.A Wolf, and R.C. Stedman. 2009. Cutting the trees to save the forest: The Finch
Pruyn working forest Adirondack Research Consortium - 16th Annual Conference on the
Adirondacks "Community Sustainability". Lake Placid, NY, May 20-21.
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Neugarten, R.A., S.A Wolf, and R.C. Stedman. 2009. Cutting the trees to save the forest: The Finch
Pruyn working forest. Paper presented at the Ecological Society of America - 94th ESA Annual
Meeting: Ecological Knowledge and a Global Sustainable Society. Albuquerque, New Mexico,
August 2-7.
Armstrong, A., R.C. Stedman, J. Shortle, and R. Brooks. 2009. Linking landowners to wetlands:
Attitudes and perceptions of riparian buffers. Poster presented at the Annual Meetings of the
Society for Wetlands Scientists, Madison, WI, June 21-26.
2008
Stedman, R., and J. Weigle. 2008. The Use of Narrative Based Community Imagery Analysis in Rural
Amenity Areas. Paper presented at the 2008 Annual Meetings of the Rural Sociological Society,
Manchester, NH, July, 28-31
Stedman, R., and K. Tidball. 2008. Vulnerability or Confidence: Expanding the Concept of "Dependence"
in Resource Dependent Communities. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Rural
Sociological Society, Manchester, NH, July, 28-31.
Brasier, K., Findeis, J., Kaye, J., Miller, D., Mortensen, D., Salcedo, R., and R. Stedman. 2008. Human
Population Dispersion and the Structure of Agriculture in the Susquehanna Rural-Exurban-Urban
Transition Zone. Poster presented at the 2008 Annual Meetings of the Rural Sociological Society,
Manchester, NH, July, 28-31.
Stedman, R, Metcalf, A., Longmire, C., Finley, J., and A.E. Luloff. 2008. In the eye of the beholder:
comparing landowner and forester perspectives on forest health and sustainability. Paper
presented at the 2008 International Symposium for Society and Natural Resources, Burlington,
VT: June 10-14.
Evensen, D., Decker, D., and R. Stedman. 2008. Plague or paradise? Assessing perceptions of wildlife
disease risk. Paper presented at the 2008 International Symposium for Society and Natural
Resources, Burlington, VT: June 10-14.
Brehm, J., Eisenhauer, B., and R. Stedman. 2008. A comparative analysis of the nexus of place
attachment and behavior. Paper presented at the 2008 International Symposium for Society and
Natural Resources, Burlington, VT: June 10-14.
Finley, J., Metcalf, A., Luloff, A.E., and R. Stedman. 2008. Estimating the population of private forest
landowners in Pennsylvania: Implications for outreach, management, and stewardship of private
forestlands. Paper presented at the 2008 International Symposium for Society and Natural
Resources, Burlington, VT: June 10-14.
Gruver, J., Metcalf, A., Muth, A., Finley, J. Luloff, A.E., and R. Stedman. 2008. Forest parcelization and
the future of Penn‟s Woods. Paper presented at the 2008 International Symposium for Society and
Natural Resources, Burlington, VT: June 10-14.
Longmire, C.L., Metcalf, A., Stedman, R., Finley, J., and A E Luloff. 2008. Cross-boundary cooperation
among private forest landowners: a comparison of survey results from Tennessee and
Pennsylvania. Paper presented at the 2008 International Symposium for Society and Natural
Resources, Burlington, VT: June 10-14.
Patriquin, M., Parkins, J., and R. Stedman. 2008. The paradox of dependency: exploring economic
diversity and natural resource dependency in rural Canadian communities. Paper presented at the
2008 International Symposium for Society and Natural Resources, Burlington, VT: June 10-14.
Weigle, J., Stedman, R., and A.E. Luloff. 2008. GIS assessment of public and private landownership
patterns: a northcentral Pennsylvania case study. Paper presented at the 2008 International
Symposium for Society and Natural Resources, Burlington, VT: June 10-14.
2007
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Stedman, R.C, A.L. Metcalf, J.C. Finely, A.E. Luloff. 2007. Working Together? Neighboring Behavior
Among Pennsylvania's Private Forest Landowners. Paper Presented at the 13th International
Symposium for Society and Resource Management. Park City, UT.
Metcalf, A.L, J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, and Stedman. 2007. Exploring Pennsylvania Forestlands:
Recreational Perspectives of Private Forest Landowners. Paper presented at the North East
Recreational Research Symposium. Bolton Landing, NY.
Finley, J.C., A.L. Metcalf, A.E. Luloff, R.C. Stedman. 2007. Private Forest Landowner: Revisiting Our
"Myth-Perceptions." Paper Presented at the 13thInternational Symposium for Society and
Resource Management. Park City, UT.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finely, A.E. Luloff, R.C. Stedman. 2007. Exploring Pennsylvania's Private Forest
Landowners. Paper Presented at the 13th International Symposium for Society and Resource
Management. Park City, UT.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, R.C. Stedman. 2007. Methods Matter: Exploring Pennsylvania's
Private Forest Landowners. Paper Presented at the Society of American Foresters National
Convention. Pittsburgh, PA.
Gordon, J.S., R.C. Stedman, A.E. Luloff. 2007. Sparks of action? A comparative analysis of wildfire risk
perception and response. Paper presented at the 13th International Symposium on Society and
Resource Management, Park City, Utah, June 17-21.
Gordon, J.S., R.C. Stedman, A.E. Luloff. 2007. Wildland fire as a latent symbol of social discontent: a
community analysis in southern West Virginia. Paper presented at the 2007 Annual Meetings of
the Rural Sociological Society, Santa Clara, CA August 2-5.
Matarrita-Cascante, D., R. Stedman, and A.E. Luloff. 2007. Permanent and seasonal residents' community
attachment in natural amenity-rich areas: Exploring the contribution of community and place-
based factors. Paper presented at the 2007 Annual Meetings of the Rural Sociological Society,
Santa Clara, CA August 2-5.
2006
Brasier, K.J., Stedman, R.C. 2006. Perceptions of agriculture‟s multifunctional role among rural
Pennsylvanians. Paper presented at the 69th Annual Meetings of the Rural Sociological Society,
August 10-13, Louisville, KY.
Stedman, R.C. 2006. Sense of place theory and research: an application to Parks Canada‟s Visitor
Experience Facilitation. Paper presented at the 12th International Symposium on Society and
Resource Management. June 3-8, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Stedman, R.C. 2006. Sense of place epistemology and ontology in search of an analogy: Standing at a
crossroads? Or fitting together the pieces of the puzzle?
Amsden, B. and R.C. Stedman. 2006. Photographic methods as a tool for assessing sense of place and
risk perception. Paper presented at the 12th International Symposium on Society and Resource
Management. June 3-8, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Gordon, J.S., and R.C. Stedman. 2006. Fire at the wildland urban interface: a co-constructivist approach
to community wildfire risk perception. Paper presented at the 12th International Symposium on
Society and Resource Management. June 3-8, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Amsden, B. and R.C. Stedman. 2006. Sense of place among Forest Service in Alaska. . Paper presented
at the18th Annual Northeastern Recreation Research (NERR) Symposium, April 9-11, Lake
George, NY.
2005
Hinrichs, C., V. Casanova, D. Jackson-Smith, and R. Stedman. 2005. The ins and outs of
interdisciplinary research. Panel session at the 68th Annual Meetings of the Rural Sociological
Society, August 8-12, Tampa, FL.
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Brasier, K.J.,F. Higdon, B. Lee, and R.C. Stedman. 2005. Community organizations and local civic
activism. Paper presented at the 68th Annual Meetings of the Rural Sociological Society, August
8-12, Tampa, FL.
Stedman, R.C., R.C. Lathrop, and A.M. Ventela. 2005. Lake country: Sense of place in the world‟s
temperate lake districts. Paper presented at the 11th International Symposium on Society and
Resource Management. June 16-19, Ostersund, Sweden.
Beckley, T., R.C. Stedman, S. Wallace, and M. Ambard. 2005. Snapshots of what matters most: using
photo-elicitation to articulate sense of place. Paper presented at the 11th International Symposium
on Society and Resource Management. June 16-19, Ostersund, Sweden.
Ericsson, G., and R.C. Stedman. 2005. Understanding the human predator: predicting Willow Grouse
hunting by integrating ecological and social theory. Paper presented at the 11th International
Symposium on Society and Resource Management. June 16-19, Ostersund, Sweden.
Diefenbach, D.R., Finley, J.C., Luloff, A.E., Stedman, R.C., Swope, C., Zinn, H.C., and G J. San Julian.
2005. Using aerial surveys to map hunter distribution. Paper presented at the 11th International
Symposium on Society and Resource Management. June 16-19, Ostersund, Sweden.
Finley, J.C., Diefenbach, D.R., Luloff, A.E., Stedman, R.C., Swope, C., Zinn, H.C., and G J. San Julian.
Monitoring hunter habitat use and movement patterns Paper presented at the 11th International
Symposium on Society and Resource Management. June 16-19, Ostersund, Sweden.
Stedman, R.C., and T.A. Heberlein. 2005. Understanding sense of place in the Apostle Islands National
Lakeshore. Paper presented at the George Wright Society Biennial Conference on Parks,
Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. March 14-18, Philadelphia, PA.
Stedman, R.C., D.R. Diefenbach, C.B. Swope , J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, A.E., C., H.C. Zinn, and G J.
San Julian. 2005. Integrating wildlife and human dimensions methods to study hunters. Paper
presented at the 28th Southeast Deer Study Group Meetings. February 21-23, Shepherdsville,
WV.
Jagnow, C., G J. San Julian, J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, R.C. Stedman, J. Steele, H.C. Zinn, and D.R.
Diefenbach. 2005. Implications of posting on deer management in Pennsylvania. Paper presented
at the 28th Southeast Deer Study Group Meetings. February 21-23, Shepherdsville, WV.
(Conference presentations prior to 2005 available on request)
RESEARCH GRANTS
Pending, under Review
Lauber, T.B., B. Knuth, R.C. Stedman, and N. Connelly. Pathogens And Invasive Species In The Great
Lakes: Understanding Manager And Stakeholder Responses. Great Lakes Fishery Commission. $188,260
January 2012- December, 2014.
Chabot, B, R. Stedman, and M. Farrell. SWOT Analysis for Further Development of the Northern Forest
Maple Industry. $37,362 2011-2013.
Funded, in Progress or Recently Completed (since 2009)
Stedman, R.C. (Principal-Investigator), and D.J. Decker. Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Human
Dimensions Research Theme Development. $202,698, FY 2011-2013.
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Wolford, W., P. McMichael, R. Herring, C. Geisler. Developing Meaningful Evaluations of
Sustainability: Indicators for Agrarian Development. Atkinson Center for Sustainable Future.
$117,527 FY 2011-2013.
Stedman, R.C. (Principal-Investigator), R. Howe, S. Riha, and S. Christopherson. The Impact of “Green”
Energy Development on Rural Community Sustainability. Cornell Center for a Sustainable
Future. $53,640 FY 2009-2011.
Stedman, R.C. (Principal Investigator), B. Eisenhauer, J. Finley, T. Gabe, W. Kuentzel, and A.E. Luloff
(Co-Principal Investigators). Social, Economic, and Ecological Effects of Second Home
Development in the Northern Forest Region. Northern States Research Cooperative. $125,000
FY 2007-2011.
Stedman, R.C. (Principal-Investigator), and K. McComas. Analysis of Community Attitudes toward
Elements of Cornell University‟s Climate Action Plan. President‟s Climate Commitment
Implementation Committee (PCCIC). $19,944 FY 2008-2010. Stedman, R.C., (Principal-Investigator), K.G. Tidball, and S.R. Broussard. Linking watershed and
community development groups to build socio-ecological resilience in the Hudson River
Watershed. Cornell University Federal Formula (Hatch) Funds. 7/1/08-6/30/11. $66,750.
Chabot, B., and R.C. Stedman. Growth Potential of the Maple Industry in the Northern Forest. Northern
States Research Cooperative. $100,182 FY 2008-2010.
Wolf, S., and R.C. Stedman. Sustaining Productive Forest Communities: Balancing Ecological, Social
and Economic Considerations. Northern States Research Cooperative. $136,721 FY 2008-2011.
Lauber, B., and R.C. Stedman. Wildlife funding/policy linkages: using State Wildlife Action Plan
priorities to shape policies and direct expenditures at multiple levels of government. Wildlife
Habitat Policy Research Program, 2008-2009. $99,942.
Broussard, S., P. Smallidge, and R. Stedman. Forest Stewardship Principles: Assessing Awareness and
Building Capacity through Webcasting. National Forest Stewardship. $14,355.
Findeis, J. (Principal Investigator). J. Kaye, D. Mortensen, R. Stedman, K. Brasier, D. Miller, B. Demeke
(Co-Principal Investigators). Transitions to Prosperity and Sustainability: Enhancing Small and
Medium-Sized Farms in the Rural Exurban-Urban Transitional Zone. National Research
Initiative, USDA, 2007-2011.
Brooks, R.P. (Principal Investigator), R.F. Carline, D. Weller, G. Constantz, and R.C. Stedman (Co-
Principal Investigators). Analysis of Best Management Practice Implementation Performance
and Maintenance in Spring Creek, an Agriculturally Influenced Watershed in Pennsylvania.
USDA CEAP (Conservation Enhancement Assessment Program). $660,000. FY 2006-2009.
Finley, J., (Principal Investigator) Luloff, AE., and R. Stedman (Co-Principal Investigators). Using a
multi-method approach to better understand Pennsylvania‟s forest landowners. Pennsylvania
Bureau of Forestry, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. $644,206. FY 2005-09.
Stedman, R.C. (Principal-Investigator) and A.E. Luloff (Co- Principal-Investigator). Community
Response to Forest Fire Risk. U.S. Forest Service National Fire Plan. $76,000. FY 2003-05.
Extended to 2010 and $12,600 additional monies added.
Recently Submitted, Not Funded
Stedman, R.C., S.J. Riha, K.P. Donaghy, and J.S. Shortle. Northern Appalachian Center for Climate
Adaptation and Resilience (NACCAR); NOAA: Climate and Social Interactions. $2,844,237 FY 2011 –
2016.
Degaetano, A., K. Donaghy, N. Mahowald, S. Riha, S. Shaw, C. Shoemaker, J. Stedinger, R. Stedman.
Reducing Water Resource Uncertainty through Improved Watershed Management. National Science Foundation. $ 2,200, 000 FY 2010-2014.
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Broussard-Allred, S., R.C. Stedman, J.W. Enck, and D.J. Decker. Linking Habitat and Biodiversity:
Early-Successional Forest Conservation on Forested Lands. Northeast States Research Cooperative.
$58,500 FY 2010-2012.
Completed (prior to 2009)
Tuana, N. (Principal Investigator), D. Brown, K. Davis, K. Keller, J. Shortle (Co-Principal Investigators),
R. Stedman, S. Doherty, M.G. Morgan, and R. Ready (Collaborators). Integrating ethics into
graduate training in the environmental sciences. National Science Foundation $225,500. FY
2006-2007.
Williamson, T., (Principal Investigator), Price, D., Stedman, R. (Co-Principal Investigators). Climate and
climate change vulnerability assessment of northern renewable resource based communities.
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program (Canada). $310,000 (CnD) FY 2005-2006.
Submitted February 2005.
Ventelä, A.M, R.C. Stedman, and 6 others. Pyhäjärvi Institute, University of Turku, National
Environmental Research Institute (Denmark), Geological Survey of Finland. Comprehensive
Analysis of Recovery of Eutrophicated lakes (CARE). Finland National Academy. 310 560 €
(US$405,157). FY 2003-05.
Stedman, R.C. (Principal Investigator) and D.Davidson, University of Alberta (Co-Principal Investigaor).
Public Involvement in Alberta Forest Management. Sustainable Forest Management Network
Centre of Excellence. $90,000. FY 2001-03.
Williamson, T (Principal-Investigator), J. Parkins, (Co- Principal-Investigator), R.C. Stedman
(collaborator). Local Interpretations of Climate Change: Risk, Resilience, and Adaptive Capacity
of Forestry Communities. Climate Change Action Fund (Impacts and Adaptation
Subcomponent). $90,000. FY 2003-05.
Finley, J., R.C. Stedman, and A.E. Luloff. Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative Hunter Study. Sand County
Foundation and the Heinz Foundation. $250,000. FY 2003-08.
Brasier, K.J., and R.C. Stedman. Multifunctional Attributes of Agriculture within Pennsylvania:
Development of Concepts and Measures for Research and Extension Applications. College of
Agricultural Sciences, Penn State, Seed Grant Program. $14,149. FY 2004-05.
Shortle, J., R.C. Stedman, A. Fisher, and J.C. Finley (Principal Investigators, Socioeconomic Working
Group). R Brooks, PSU is the overall project PI. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, STAR.
Developing, Testing, and Application of Ecological and Socioeconomic Indicators for the
Integrated Assessment of Aquatic Ecosystems if the Atlantic Slope in the Mid-Atlantic States.
$6,000,000. FY 2000-05.
Higdon, F.X. (Principal Investigator), R.C. Stedman. (Co-Principal Investigator), K.J. Brasier (Co-
Principal Investigator), and B. Lee (Collaborator). Assessment of Community Watershed
Organizations in Rural Pennsylvania. Center for Rural Pennsylvania. Submitted Aug 2002.
$49,336. FY 2003-04.
Kleinman, P. (Principal Investigator), and R.C. Stedman (Co-Principal Investigator). A Pilot Study
Examining Attitudinal and Structural Factors Associated With Farmer Willingness to Adopt Best
Management Practices in the Service of TMDL Requirements. EPA and USDA Agricultural
Research Service. $50,000. FY 2003-04.
Finley, J.C., (Principal Investigator), R.C. Stedman, R.C., A.E. Luloff, G. Wang, H. Zinn, D. Diefenbach,
G. San Julian (Co-Principal Investigators). Hunter Movement Study. Pennsylvania Game
Commission and National Audubon Society. $102,388. FY 2001-03.
Finley, J.C. (Principal Investigator), R.C. Stedman, A.E. Luloff, G. Wang, H. Zinn, D. Diefenbach, G.
San Julian (Co-Principal Investigators). Landowner Survey. Pennsylvania Game Commission
and National Audubon Society. $99,625. FY 2001-03.
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Beckley, T. (University of New Brunswick), and R.C. Stedman. (Co-Principal Investigators).
Understanding Forest Users‟ Sense of Place: Implications for Forest Management. $50,000. FY
2001-03.
Stedman, R.C., and R. Lathrop (University of Wisconsin). Sense of Place in the World‟s Temperate Lake
Districts. National Science Foundation and Long Term Ecological Research Program, University
of Wisconsin. $10,000. FY 2002.
Stedman, R.C. (Principal Investigator). Sense of Place in Cross-Border Perspective. Joint Venture
Agreement with USFS, Linda Kruger, contact. $15,000. FY 2000-01.
Stedman, R.C. (Principal-Investigator). The Role of Sense of Place in Resource Management: A State-of-
Knowledge Review and Field Project. U.S. Forest Service RJVA. $38,000. FY 2003-2005.
Extended to 2008 and $10,000 additional monies added.