CenterEdge Speaker Information

 

  1. Name Thomas J. Cooke
  2. Address   Department of Geography, U-4148, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269
  3. Phone             860-486-1769                Fax 860-486-1348

4.      Email  tcooke@uconn.edu                                                         

5.      Background. Briefly describe your professional and/or volunteer experience as it relates to             your involvement with CenterEdge. (Use back of sheet if necessary.)

 

I have a PhD in Geography and have been a Professor at the University of Connecticut since 1994. I have also served as Director of Urban Studies at UConn. My research and teaching interests center on urban poverty, economic development, and residential segregation. This past year I have begun to examine issues related to suburbanization and sprawl in both my research and classes. In fact, I have 3 graduate students currently conducting research on Sprawl for their MA Theses. I have experience working on local and state boards and commission and have conducted contracted research with federal, state, and local governments.                                                                                                                                       

6.      Preferred audience. (Check all that apply.)

__Business       Environmental       Minority       Religious       Social Justice       Student

xx No preference

7.      Other (describe)                                                                                                                      I am comfortable speaking to any audience.  

8.      Availability. (Check all that apply.) I am largely available anytime except when I teach. Since my teaching load is quite light I am available nearly anytime as long as I have a few weeks notice. I live in West Hartford but since I teach in Storrs I can do anything in Central or Eastern CT.

__Weekdays         Weekday evenings         Weekends

I am willing to travel up to ____miles to do a presentation.

 

I can speak nearly anytime which does not conflict with my teaching schedule. I merely need a few weeks notice. I can also give presentations nearly anywhere in Central or Eastern Connecticut.

 

10.  Do you need CenterEdge to provide you with equipment such as a laptop computer or             projector?

xx Yes I would need a projector for PowerPoint presentations.

 

11.   Do you have any other preferences or requirements concerning being a CenterEdge speaker?             (Use back of sheet if necessary.)

 

No. Just happy to participate.

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