William Gordon
Associate Professor
401-874-5108
wgordon@uri.edu
Education
Ph.D., Urban and Regional Science, Texas A&M University, 1987
M.M.A, Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island, 1981
M.A., Geography, University of Rhode Island, 1980
B.A., Geography, University of Southern Maine, 1977
Teaching Experience
Associate Professor, University of Rhode Island 1995-present
Assistant Professor, University of Rhode Island, 1991
Assistant Professor, Southwest Texas State University, 1987
Instructor, Southwest Texas State University, 1984
Course Topics: Environmental Law, Environmental Planning, Land Development, and
Assessing Landscape Capabilities (topographical analysis and mapping, soils, hydrological
and glacial interpretation of New England landscapes for Landscape Architects).
Current Research Fields
Environmental Planning and Law
Artificial Reef Planning and Development
Knowledge Transfer in Government and Private Sectors
Evaluation of Natural Resource Programs
Environmental Education
