Blake Colclasure

Assistant Professor

Phone Number: 402.826.6728
Department: Environmental & Earth Sciences
Office: LI117
Email: blake.colclasure@doane.edu
Campus: CRETE
Credentials: PHD

About

Education

Ph.D. Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida
M.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois
B.S. Agricultural and Environmental Science Education, University of Illinois

Teaching

Dr. Blake Colclasure is passionate about teaching and learning in the agricultural and environmental sciences. He uses a student-centered approach to teaching and incorporates inquiry-based instruction, problem-based learning, and real-world learning experiences in the classroom. Blake has teaching experience at diverse levels, including leading high school and community college agricultural programs. Blake has delivered teacher professional development on teaching methods in agricultural and environmental sciences to practicing secondary and post-secondary teachers, and received a graduate student teaching award from the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. Blake enjoys teaching the following courses at Doane University:

EVS 105 Introduction to Natural Resources
GEO 320 Local and Global Food Systems
EVS 325 Soil Systems & Sustainability
EVS 351 Environmental Research I
EVS 371 Animal Production Systems & Sustainability
EVS 410 Crop Science & Sustainability
EVS 485 Agriculture & Natural Resources Seminar
EVS 495 Environmental Research II

Research

Blake's research focuses on the intersection of environmental science, agriculture, and human dimensions. He believes that in order to solve the complex global challenges of the 21st century, we must understand the critical role that people play in both the problem and the solution. Blake enjoys working with students on research projects and employs quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research methodologies. Blake believes that interdisciplinary research teams that transcend the social and natural sciences are best suited to solve the wicked agricultural and environmental problems facing our society. Dr. Colclasure is an active presenter at regional and national conferences and seeks to regularly publish in peer-reviewed journals. See Blake's academic scholarship on ResearchGate:

Dr. Colclasure's Research Gate Profile

Professional Membership

American Association for Agricultural Education
North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
North American Association for Environmental Education
National Council for Science and the Environment