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Penn State

Agricultural and Veterinary Science Geoscience Social Science Environmental Science Ecology and Forestry Forestry Water Science Hydrology

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5.05/4/2026

Brings real-world insights to the classroom.

4.06/27/2025

Helps students see the bigger picture.

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Christopher Scott holds the Maurice K. Goddard Chair of Forestry and Environmental Resource Conservation and serves as Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Pennsylvania State University. He is also Science Director of the Americas Water-Energy-Food Nexus Alliance and Associate Director and co-funded Professor of the Institute of Energy and the Environment. Prior to joining Penn State in 2021, Scott was Director Emeritus of the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, Professor Emeritus of the School of Geography, Development & Environment, and University Distinguished Scholar at the University of Arizona from 2006 to 2021. His earlier career includes Principal Researcher and Director for India at the International Water Management Institute from 2001 to 2005, Senior Project Specialist at the National Weather Service from 2005 to 2006, Research Associate on the New York City Watershed Project at Cornell University from 1994 to 1997, and positions with environmental NGOs including Seva Mandir and Catholic Relief Services, as well as USAID and FEMA. He earned a Ph.D. in Hydrology in 1998 and M.S. in Hydrology in 1991 from Cornell University, and a B.S. in Water Resources and B.A. in Asian Studies in 1985 from Swarthmore College.