The Nelson Institute

For Environmental Studies

Gregg Mitman
Interim Director, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
William Coleman Professor of History of Science
Professor of Medical History and Science and Technology Studies
122 Science Hall
608-262-1723
Office Hours: By appointment
gmitman@med.wisc.edu
http://gmitman.com
Gregg Mitman’s teaching and research interests span the history of ecology, nature, and health in American culture, and are informed by a commitment and hope to help build a more equitable and just environment. His most recent books include Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape our Lives and Landscapes (Yale, 2007) and Reel Nature: America’s Romance with Wildlife on Film, 2d ed. (University of Washington Press, 2009). He is currently producing a documentary film, In the Footsteps of Elephants, that takes viewers on an investigative journey into the shared struggle of people and elephants for physical and cultural survival.