Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Dr. Cockerill has an interdisciplinary background and  works to understand and improve the connections between cultural and scientific information related to developing environmental policy. Most recently her work has focused on stormwater management and historic perceptions of flooding. Prior to entering academia, she was on the staff of the Army Environmental Policy Institute. As a professor she has taught a broad suite of interdisciplinary courses at Appalachian State University, Columbia University's Biosphere 2 Center, and the University of New Mexico.

Education:

• PhD, American Studies (Environment, Science, Technology), University of New Mexico
• MS, Journalism, University of Illinois
• BA, Political Science, University of Illinois

Selected recent publications:
Cockerill, K. Reflections on SES Modeling: Stop Me If You've Heard This. Social-Environmental Systems Modeling 6: 18658

Cockerill, K. et al. Knowledge Sources, Narratives, and Living in Social-Ecological Systems.Mitigation and Adaptation Strateies for Global Change 29 (54): online

Cockerill, K., T. Mohr. Image Influence on Concern about Stormwater Flooding. Water 16: 2259

Cockerill, K. Transforming the Character of the Mississippi River. Earth Sciences History 41(1):102-129.

Cockerill, K., et al. Hot, Salty Water: A Confluence of Issues in Managing Stormwater Runoff for Urban Streams. J. American Water Resources Assoc. 53(3): 707-724.

Cockerill, K., et al. Managing Stormwater Runoff in Appalachia: What Does the Public Think? J.  Environmental Planning and Management 62(14): 2418-2436.

Cockerill, K., M. Armstrong, J. Richter, J. Okie. Environmental Realism: Challenging Solutions. Palgrave-MacMillan.