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Dr. Jennifer Agans' research focuses on the role of out-of-school time recreation (e.g., sport, summer camps, after-school programs) in positive youth development, and on the development of active lifestyles in youth and young adults.

Dr. Pete Allison's main interests are around values and experiential learning. His research focuses on expeditions and the kinds of experiences that people report to be significant.

Deanna is the administrative assistant for the RPTM Undergraduate Program and the RPTM Facilities Coordinator.

Laura is the academic adviser for the RPTM undergraduate program.  

Dr. Carter Hunt's research focuses on biodiversity conservation, sustainable community development, and nature-based tourism. Hunt explores these themes through the lenses of environmental anthropology, the anthropology of tourism, and conservation psychology.

Patty focused on the support and development of undergraduate students as they develop the career path in RPTM. She oversaw advising, engaged learning activities, professional skill development and internship in the department.

Dr. Harrison Pinckney's work is committed to the protection of souls of Black youth. He works with communities to understand how the racial identities of Black youth are shaped and seeks to understand how recreation can be leveraged to positively impact this process.

Skylar is the academic adviser for the Shaver's Creek and RPTM undergraduate programs.

Dr. Edwin Sabuhoro's research focuses on national parks and protected areas, transboundary conservation area management, human and wildlife co-existence, and the impacts of tourism on biodiversity conservation and community development.

Dr. Brian Soulé takes pride in helping students find their passion through education and mentoring, encouraging exploration and learning at Penn State and beyond.

Dr. Derrick Taff's research strives to improve understanding of communication strategies aimed at influencing human and environmental health regarding protected areas.

Dr. Kristin Thomas seeks to intertwine her research on in-and out-of-classroom experiences (mostly international) with her teaching approach by bringing the out-of-class learning experience into the classroom.

Dr. Burch Wilkes serves as a Teaching Professor and Director of the PGA Golf Management Program. His goal is to mentor and educate current students to help them become alumni and PGA Members. Since 1997, he has mentored over 700 students who are now alumni.