Gail Vander Stoep
vanders1@msu.edu
Telephone: (517) 432-0266
Department of Community Sustainability
Associate Professor
136 Natural ResourcesEducation
- PhD: 1986, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas: Recreation Resources Development (Emphasis Areas in Social Psychology and Interpretation/ Environmental Education/Communications)
- MEd: 1982, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas: Physical Education (Outdoor and Environmental Education emphasis)
- BS: 1975, University of Texas, Austin, Texas: Physical Education (Minors in Earth Science and Health)
Major Areas of Scholarship (often integrating two or more of the following)
- Interpretation of natural, cultural and historic resourcesUse of interpretation and communications as a resource management tool
- Maritime heritage and coastal resources management
- Cultural and heritage tourism (including role of interpretation)
- Community-based tourism development (US and international)
- Sustainable community development (including tourism, ecotourism)
- Museum studies
Appointment
- 50% General Fund
- 25% Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
- 25% MSU Extension
Academic Experience
- 1998 – present: Associate Professor, Departments of PRTR (1998 – 2003) and Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies (CARRS, 2003 – present), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- 1992 – 1998: Assistant Professor, Department of Park, Recreation & Tourism Resources (PRTR), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- 1988 - 1992: Assistant Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning, Leisure Studies & Resources Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
- 1986 - 1988: Assistant Professor, Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies (RLS), Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- 1986: Instructor, Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Certifications
- Certified Interpretive Trainer (National Association for Interpretation)
- Certified Interpretive Guide (National Association for Interpretation)
- Certified Interpretive Host (National Association for Interpretation)
- Certified Heritage Interpreter (National Association for Interpretation)
- Tutor – international (Nautical Archaeology Society)
- Levels I and II, underwater archaeology (Nautical Archaeology Society)
Advisory & Steering Committees at MSU
- Great Lakes Culture Program
- Museum Studies Program
- Zoo and Aquarium Science Program
Courses Vander Stoep Teaches:
- PRR 351 - Communications for Recreation and Resources Management
- PRR 451 - Park Interpretive Services and Visitor Information Systems
- PRR 895 - Coastal and Maritime Heritage and Management
Study Abroad Programs
- Australia: Mass Media, Environment and Cultural Issues (2006)
- Anguilla, British West Indies: Integrated Marine Resource Management & Coastal Tourism (1998, 2000)
- India: Ecology of the Mountains in India (Himalayas) (pending, 2007 and 2008)
Other International Involvement
- Malaysia (2005)
- South Korea (2005)
- Nepal (2005)Micronesia (2004 – present)
- Canada, especially related to maritime resources (1994 – present)
- Taiwan (pending)
- Conferences: Australia, United Kingdom, Spain, Canada