Dr. Robert Lee Cavazos Research Website
Dr. Robert Lee Cavazos
Exploring Food Waste and Water Scarcity Solutions
Updates
I am thrilled to announce that I have signed my first book contract with Bloomsbury Publishing for my upcoming title, Lost Voices: Abortion and Poverty in Texas in a Post–Roe v. Wade World. While not directly focused on environmental issues, this subject is one I am deeply passionate about. The book will delve into the abortion debate in Texas, that examines ethical and legal concerns, particularly regarding privacy, vigilante justice, and the broader implications of deputizing civilians to regulate deeply personal medical decisions within the state of Texas. The book is slated for release in late summer 2025.
Research
Dr. Robert Lee Cavazos is an environmental sociologist at Tarleton State University, specializing in the critical intersection of food waste and water scarcity issues over the Ogallala Aquifer. He has spent his career to understanding and mitigating the ecological impacts of these pressing challenges between human practices and natural resources. Dr. Cavazos research illustrates the nexus between food production, consumption patterns, and the Ogallala’s declining water levels. Driving transformative solutions for sustainable agriculture and water management. His accolades and research grants have led the way for environmental stewardship. Dr. Cavazos commitment in mitigating the impacts of food waste and safeguarding the vital resource of the Ogallala Aquifer, continues to inspire meaningful change in the face of environmental crises.
Publications
Dr. Robert Lee Cavazos has published on topics related to food waste, water scarcity, and sustainable agriculture. His work is recognized and contributes to the field of environmental sociology. Recent publications:
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2024 Cavazos, Robert L. Review of "Running Out: In Search of Water on the High Plains." Society and Natural Resources. DOI: 10.1080/08941920.2024.2417306.
2023 Cavazos, Robert L. Keelyn Taylor Robert Brandon Eary, and Scott Doty. “Institutional and individual effects of greenwashing on food waste.” Sustainability. 15(1): 221. DOI: 10.3390/su15010221.
2023 Cavazos, Robert L. Review of “The Restless and Relentless Mind of Wes Jackson: Searching for Sustainability.” By Robert Jensen. Great Plains Research. DOI: 10.1353/gpr.2023.0010.
2022 Cavazos, Robert L. “Environmental Justice: The Struggle Continues On.” Pp. 420-424. On Inequality and Freedom, edited by Lawrence M. Eppard and Henry A. Giroux. Oxford University Press. DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780197583029.003.0026.
2022 Cavazos, Robert L. Review of “Lone Star Suburbs: Life on the Texas Metropolitan Frontier.” By Paul J. P. Sandul and M. Scott Sosebee. Great Plains Research.
DOI: 10.1353/gpr.2022.0007.
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Grants
Dr. Robert Lee Cavazos has successfully secured multiple grants, totaling $983,930 to support his research on sustainable agriculture and water management. These grants, awarded by prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, the Midwest Sociological Society, and other internal funding sources, have enabled him to conduct impactful studies and implement practical solutions that advance the field.
Classes Taught
Dr. Robert Lee Cavazos teaches courses on environmental sociology, sustainable agriculture, and water management at Tarleton State University. His classes provide valuable insights and knowledge on pressing environmental issues.
-Rural Sociology
-Environmental Sociology
-Food Justice
-Water Policy
-Environmental Justice