Through its annual AAG Honors, the American Association of Geographers recognized Nelson Institute Dean Paul Robbins with its Lifetime Achievement Honors. The award recognizes geographers with unique and lasting contributions to the field through a combination of leadership, research, and public engagement.
“Dr. Paul Robbins has profoundly shaped geography through his transformative scholarship, exceptional academic leadership, and sustained public engagement. His pioneering work in political ecology has redefined how geographers understand human–environment relationships,” the committee writes.
Robbins has led the Nelson Institute since 2012, establishing new programs, launching cross-campus initiatives, and vastly expanding the institute’s reach on campus and beyond. “As Dean of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Robbins has elevated geography as a cornerstone of interdisciplinary environmental research and education,” the award committee states. “He has expanded faculty, launched innovative programs, and championed access for underrepresented students.”
Read more about Robbins and the AAG Honors.