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Jess Vogt

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College of Science and HealthEnvironmental Science and StudiesAssociate Professor FacultyFull Time
Degrees​PhD​​​, MS, MPA
Contact
jess.vogt@depaul.edu(920) 850-2016
Office
McGowan South, Suite 203

BIO

Dr Jess Vogt is a social-ecological systems scientist. She specializes in the study of urban forests using mixed qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Classes taught

  • ENV 261 Mixed Methods in Environmental Studies (with Lab)
  • ENV 294 Second Year Seminar
  • ENV 341/441 Urban Forests as Social Ecological Systems
  • ENV 350 Environmental Science & Studies Capstone
  • ENV 407 Thesis Research Methods
  • ENV 506 Sustainability Science: Environmental Limits, Human Needs & Systems (formerly Earth Resources and Human Society)
  • LSP 110 Discover Chicago: Climate Action Now

Research Interests

For information on current and past research projects, links to publications, and information on the team of students currently working with Dr. Vogt, see the lab's website LUFA: Lab for Urban Forestry in the Anthropocene

Professional Activity

Dr. Vogt is active in the regional urban forest professional community, serving as Chair to the City of Chicago Urban Forestry Advisory Board (URL: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/forestry/svcs/chicago-urban-forestry-advisory-board.html) and on the Steering Committee of the Northwest Indiana CommuniTree initiative (https://www.in.gov/nirpc/environment/communitree/).