Dr. Christopher R. Laingen
Professor, GeographyAssociate Editor, Middle West Review Office: 3065 - Physical Sciences
Phone: 217-581-2626
Email: crlaingen@eiu.edu
INTRODUCTION
I am interested in Midwestern rural history and land-use and human-environment relationships. My publications focus primarily on agricultural land-use change in the Midwest and Great Plains. In the classroom, I help students understand just how wondrous the world around them is, and how thankful we should be for being alive in our current place and time.
Education & Training
PhD, Kansas State University (2009)
MS, South Dakota State University (2003)
BS, South Dakota State University (2001)
Frequently Taught Courses
GEO 1120G - The Natural Environment
GEO 2000G - Food and Agriculture
GEO 3025 - Geography of the U.S. and Canada
GEO 3200/5200 - Human Impacts on the Environment
GEO 3810/5810 - Introduction to GIS
Professional Affiliations
American Geographical Society
Midwestern History Association
Associate Editor, Middle West Review (U. of Nebraska Press)