RPTM Team Roster: Dr. Carter Hunt | Penn State College of Health and Human Development

Dr. Carter Hunt's Stats

Title

Associate Professor

Teams

Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
Anthropology

Education:

B.A. in Psychology from University of Kentucky
M.S. and Ph.D. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Science from Texas A&M University
Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Anthropology from Stanford University

Hometown

I lived in 10 places before I got out of high school. I don't have a hometown. I've lived in State College longer than anywhere in my life (since 2013).

Areas of Research, Teaching, and Service in RPTM

Environmental conservation
Sustainable community development
Ecotourism
Anthropological perspectives on the above issues

How did you find RPTM and your career path?

I wanted a career that allowed me to see amazing natural places, and I was fortunate to have several encouraging mentors at every stage of my education.

What is your favorite college memory?

Celebrating the University of Kentucky's NCAA Basketball championships in 1996 and 1998.

What do you like to do in your leisure time?

Snorkel with octopus!

What is the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

"Don't let school stand in the way of your education."