Dr. Sam Stein
Assistant Professor; Instructional Faculty
Environmental Science, Schmid College of Science and Technology
Email: samustein@chapman.edu
- Education:
- University of Nevada, Reno, Bachelor of Science
San Francisco State University, Master of Arts
University of California, Berkeley, Ph.D.
Biography
Sam is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Science and Policy program at Chapman
University. Sam is a geographer and environmental scientist who studies the restoration and management
of aquatic systems, such as rivers and wetlands. In particular, his work focuses on
understanding the physical processes that make up these complex systems, and how human
intervention can be strategically deployed to adjust these processes and ultimately
improve ecosystem services. Sam’s most recent work focuses on the impact of low-head restoration structures (such
as beaver dams, log jams, and check dams) on stream function.
Prior to arriving at Chapman, Sam completed a BS in Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, an MA in Geography at San Francisco State University, and a Ph.D. in Geography at UC Berkeley. In addition to his research, Sam is interested in equitable pedagogy and improving accessibility in higher education both inside and outside of the classroom. Samwas part of the inaugural Universal Design for Learning (UDL) working group at UC Berkeley, and earned graduate-level certificates in UDL and Teaching and Learning in Higher Education during his Ph.D.
Prior to arriving at Chapman, Sam completed a BS in Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, an MA in Geography at San Francisco State University, and a Ph.D. in Geography at UC Berkeley. In addition to his research, Sam is interested in equitable pedagogy and improving accessibility in higher education both inside and outside of the classroom. Samwas part of the inaugural Universal Design for Learning (UDL) working group at UC Berkeley, and earned graduate-level certificates in UDL and Teaching and Learning in Higher Education during his Ph.D.