Dean / Professor of Philosophy and Micronesian Studies
Office Location:
Humanities & Social Sciences Bldg., 3rd Floor, Dean’s Office
ABOUT
James D. Sellmann was born and raised in the city of Niagara Falls, N.Y. He was awarded bachelor's degrees in psychology and philosophy from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and master's degrees in Asian religions and comparative philosophy from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He was awarded a doctorate in Chinese philosophy from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has published more than 60 articles in various peer-reviewed books and journals, such as "Asian Philosophy" and "Philosophy East and West." His book "Timing and Rulership in Master Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals," was published by State University of New York Press in 2002. He is the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and Professor of Philosophy and Micronesian Studies at the University of Guam. He enjoys cooking and hiking.
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- B.A., Philosophy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- M.A., Chinese Religions, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- M.A., Comparative Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Ph.D., Chinese Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa
RESEARCH
Extension Agent IV of Community Development
Office Location:
ALS 105H
CREDENTIALS
- Ph.D., Anthropology (Emphasis: Ecological/Environmental Anthropology), University of Georgia
- Post-Doc, Geography, Pennsylvania State University
- M,S., Environmental Studies, University of Oregon
- B.S., Biology, Cornell University
Dr. Jen Shaffer joins the faculty of the University of Guam College of Natural & Applied Science as an Extension Agent IV in the Cooperative Extension & Outreach’s Community Development Program during her sabbatical year. She is also an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland College Park in the Department of Anthropology, College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, with an affiliate appointment in the Department of Environmental Science & Technology, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Her research focuses on questions of social-ecological systems complexity from the unique, and often neglected, perspective of the people living within these systems. As an ecological and environmental anthropologist, she investigates the amalgamation of environmental knowledge-practice-beliefs, also known as local, traditional, or indigenous knowledge, that people use to sustain their livelihoods and households in continually changing environments. The interdisciplinary approaches she takes afford opportunities for scientists, community members, and policy makers and implementers to work together, co-producing new knowledge necessary for culturally appropriate and sustainable solutions regarding adaptation to global climate change, food and water security, resource management and governance, and species conservation. She has collaborated with local communities on environmental research in eastern and southern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and South Africa), the South Pacific (Fiji, American Samoa), and mainland United States (Oregon, Maryland).
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Office Location:
HSS 220C
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Psychology, University of Guam
- M.A., Psychology, Alliant International University (Calif.)
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University (Calif.)
Associate Professor, Extension & Outreach / Director, Center for Island Sustainability and UOG Sea Grant
Office Location:
UOG Sea Grant Office, Dean's Circle, House #25
CREDENTIALS
- B.S., Marine Biology, Hawaii Pacific University
- M.S., Zoology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Ph.D., Zoology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
ABOUT
Dr. Austin Shelton joined the faculty of the University of Guam (UOG) in 2016 as an assistant professor of extension and outreach. He later received appointments to concurrently serve as the director of the UOG Center for Island Sustainability and UOG Sea Grant. Shelton is an Obama Leader Asia Pacific, a Micronesia Conservation Coalition Tide Changer Educator, and one of 50 Under 40: Emerging Leaders in the Government of Guam. Shelton locally advances the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Together with the Office of the Governor of Guam, he co-chairs Guam Green Growth (G3), the island’s most comprehensive action plan ever created to achieve a sustainable future.
Shelton grew up on the shore of Guam observing environmental degradation and was inspired to become a marine and environmental scientist. Shelton now conducts research to revive island ecosystems and builds STEM capacity in Pacific Islander communities through the coordination of student research experiences and science fairs. Shelton oversees a portfolio of grants from Sea Grant (NOAA), National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR, NSF INCLUDES, Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit, and the Northern and Southern Guam Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
Shelton collaborates regionally and internationally as a trustee of the Micronesia Conservation Trust; co-chair of the U.S. Climate Strong Islands Network; steering committee member of the U.N. Local2030 Islands Network; and representative to the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA), Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Global Consortium for Sustainability Outcomes, and National Sea Grant Association. Locally, he is an appointed member of the Governor of Guam’s Climate Change Resiliency Commission, Aquacultural Task Force, and Islandwide Beautification Task Force; member of the Guam Legislature’s Council on Climate Change Preparedness and Resilience; and Vice President of the Guam Science and Discovery Society.
Research Associate I
Assistant Professor
Office Location:
RFK 306
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Tel:
(671) 735-2342
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Fax:
(671) 734-6882
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Extension Assistant II
Office Location:
MARC Building, 2nd Floor
Research Associate
Office Location:
Dean Circle, House #22
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Tel:
(671) 735-2433
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Fax:
(671) 735-2436
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Instructor of English / I Meyeng UOG-Certified Online Teacher
Office Location:
EC 208C
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Mathematics, University of Guam
- M.Ed., Reading, University of Guam
- MFA, Creative Writing, Queens University of Charlotte (N.C.)
Assistant Professor of Sustainable Plant Production
Office Location:
ALS 319
CREDENTIALS
- Ph.D., Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University (Belgium) (2021)
- Erasmus Mundus: European Master of Science, Nematology, Wageningen University (Netherlands) (2014)
