Darrell J. Downs

Ph.D. Political Science, Colorado State University, 1992; M.S. Resource Geography, Oregon State University,

1985; B.A. Political Science, Montana State University, 1982; B.S. Earth Science, Montana State University, 1982

 ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS -- WSU Faculty Senate, Executive Committee, Treasurer, Co-chair Inter

Faculty Organization, Government Relations; Vote Smart MN Advisory Board; Udall Scholarship Campus

Representative; Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Board;

TEACHING AREAS -- American Public Policy, National, State, and Local Government; Environmental Policy;

Public Administration & Public Service

RESEARCH AREAS -- Water Pollution & Politics, Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze River, China;

Public Lands Management, U.S. and Costa Rica; Electoral Procedure and Campaigns.

HOBBIES/ DIVERSIONS – Kayaking on the Mississippi backwaters; fly fishing in Montana; family time.