Case Study Collection



Participants of the Teaching Socio-Environmental (S-E) Synthesis with Case Studies short course have developed a collection of case studies, each focusing on learning goals critical for understanding and practicing S-E synthesis. These case studies provide information about the case itself, detailed teaching notes, and all materials to be used with students in the activity. Many provide suggestions for ways to modify the activities to suit different time constraints, levels, or course goals. The durations of these cases range from a small number of class periods to entire semesters. Several of these cases have been tested in the classroom and/or peer reviewed.

Unless otherwise noted in the case studies, reproduction of these materials is authorized for non-profit/non-commercial educational use only. All reproduction or distribution must provide full citation of the original work and provide a copyright notice as follows:

“Copyright 2015, by the authors of the material, with license for use granted to the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center. All rights reserved.”

Any opinions, findings and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these materials are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of SESYNC.

Case Study Collection
Regulation of Estrogen in Water Management Facilities (2013-17)
Author(s): Helen Smith

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013. This case has been tested in a classroom.
Cowboys and Aliens: Cheatgrass Invasion in Wyoming (2013-16)
Author(s): Kristen Gunther

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013.
Perspectives on the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery (2013-15)
Author(s): Marcia Allen Owens and Jolvan Morris

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013.
The Blind Spot in the Green Revolution: Temples, Terraces & Rice Farmers of Bali (2013-14)
Author(s): Cynthia Wei, William Burnside, and Judy Che-Castaldo

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013.
The Rivas Case Study (2013-13)
Author(s): Sofia Olivero Lora and Elvia Meléndez-Ackerman

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013.
Climate Resilient Agricultural Choices (2013-12)
Author(s): Saleh Ahmed, Vera Bissinger

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013.
Western Alaska Salmon Revolt (2013-11)
Author(s): Megan V. McPhee, University of Alaska Fairbanks

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013. This case has been tested in a classroom.
Elephants, Poachers, and Ecotourism (2013-10)
Author(s): Caroline Appleton

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013.
Minnesota Wolf Hunt (2013-9)
Author(s): Alison Wallace, Teresa Shume, Shawn Garrett, and Steve Lindaas

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013. This case has been tested in a classroom.
People, Pigs, and Tigers in Shangri-La (2013-8)
Author(s): James Lassoie, Cornell University

This resource was developed as part of the Teaching Socio-Environmental Synthesis with Case Studies short course, held at SESYNC in July 2013.

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