David Mullins, Associate Editor

David Mullins, Associate Editor

David F. Mullins is Earthzine’s Associate Editor for Education and Director of the Sociology Program at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

David has been involved in higher education since 1996. His doctorate is in Sociology from Mississippi State University,and he holds a master’s degree in higher education administration from Mississippi State University as well. David’s bachelor’s degree is from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. The BS in mortuary science is a combination of business, social sciences, and life sciences. David has a distinguished record of scholarly publications and presentations. He has also received several awards for his scholarship and teaching.

David’s current work in at the University of Saint Francis focuses on the promotion of peace and respect for each other and the environment. In addition to significant experience in distance education, David also works directly in the development of service learning opportunities using the internet. In meeting the goals of Earthzine, he hopes to highlight education related to earth observation and the environment as it pertains to social issues. Prior to his current position, David served as the executive vice president of a rural, predominantly African American community college. David was heavily involved in developing programs to improve access for underrepresented minority groups in science and in economic development. Earth observation and related sciences are an excellent way for students to expand their concept of the world, and with the lasting effects of social problems on education and economic opportunities, those regions of the world influenced directly by the environmental disasters are keenly aware of their impact on the earth and the social and physical changes that occur. David is convinced that the practical application of earth observation is an efficient and cost-effective way to introduce students to STEM, and to constructing a conception of the world that promotes the salience of humans on the physical and social world.