DENIN FACULTY FELLOWS
Supporting faculty to help lead initiatives and strengthen our environmental community.
Next Recruitment: Early 2026
Are you a faculty member interested in environmental research, education, and diversity, equity and inclusion? Let DENIN provide you with additional support.
DENIN fosters a core group of faculty who contribute to the Institute’s research, education, and leadership. Faculty Fellows serve as valuable advisors and ambassadors across campus. As part of their two-year term, Fellows participate in the strategic planning and activities of DENIN, and develop a unique initiative related to their personal, professional, and/or research interests.
2023-2025 Cohort
JON COX
Art & Design
MINE Art Exhibit and Community Engagement
MINE Art Exhibit Fall 2024
Salted Earth: 13 film festivals, 6 awards, 2-year contract with Maryland Public Television
NINA DAVID
Biden School Energy & Environmental Policy
DENIN Communities of Practice Initiative
Developing database and network of community engaged faculty in environmental areas
2025-2027 Cohort
KENT MESSER
Applied Economics & Statistics
Foundation & Federal Grant Funding
Climate smart agriculture, community-managed coastal retreat, policy blueprints for a circular economy
ANDONG CHENG
Marketing
Consumer Waste Research Outreach
Building bridges to develop interdisciplinary solutions to sustainability issues
ROSIE GRAYBURN
Art Conservation
Winterthur Museum Scientific Research & Analysis
Promoting research on environmentally responsible art conservation materials and practices
JOHN JUNGCK
Biological Sciences & Mathematical Sciences
Delaware Interdisciplinary STEAM Consortium
Workshops teaching high school educators citizen science and environmental issue-based curriculum
Initiatives
As part of their position, Faculty Fellows develop and lead an initiative that helps DENIN accomplish its mission in environmental research and education. Initiatives must connect with the needs of the larger environmental community and align with DENIN’s strategic direction.
Support Provided
Fellows receive up to $15,000 annually, with year two funds contingent on adequate progress towards the Fellow’s initiative. Funds can be used to augment salary, support students, purchase supplies, or for other uses as approved by the DENIN Director.
Responsibilities
Faculty Fellows will regularly report on their initiative, attend internal and external meetings, and work with the DENIN team on strategic plans and communications efforts.