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Honors Faculty Andrew Hargrove
Sustainability | Sociology | Climate Action
Dr. Andrew Hargrove is a full-time instructor in the Judy Genshaft Honors College, where they explore the intersection of climate action, environmental sociology, and engaged citizenship. An educator, environmental leader, quantitative methodologist, and social philosopher, Dr. Hargrove empowers students to think critically about the climate crisis — how we got here, what solutions exist, and how individuals can drive systemic change.
Academic Background
Dr. Hargrove earned their PhD in sociology from Stony Brook University (SUNY) in 2021 and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Gonzaga University in 2010. Their academic and teaching approach is transdisciplinary, drawing on insights from the arts, social sciences, business, and physical sciences to explore how social, political, economic, and environmental forces shape global environmental and public health outcomes.
Professor Hargrove's lived experience in five different countries has deepened their understanding of culture, values, and humanity, and they bring this global perspective to both their teaching and research.
How to Save a Planet
Dr. Hargrove's classes emphasize experiential learning, systems thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. They challenge students to interrogate the world around them and embrace their roles as active participants in creating sustainable futures.
Courses they teach include:
- What Is the Environment?
- How to Save a Planet
- Sustainable Tampa Bay
- Cli-Fi: Climate Fiction and Climate Science
- Du Bois Data Portraits Remix Capstone
- Acquisition of Knowledge
Professor Hargrove leads many of the the sustainable futures initiatives around the Judy Genshaft Honors College, which support student engagement, research, and community partnerships focused on sustainability across the Tampa Bay region.
Students can get involved through:
- The Annual USF Climate Teach-In
- Systems of Sustainability Study Away
- JGHC Community Garden Club
- The Raven’s Guild
- Rooted in Place
- Sustainability-focused events throughout the academic year
Research and Engagement
Dr. Hargrove works with international researchers and local partners across disciplines to address sustainability challenges and advance practical, evidence-based solutions.
They encourage students to question the status quo and engage in bold, philosophical inquiry. Their classroom is a space for asking big questions — about how the world works, what our purpose is, and how we can drive meaningful change.
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