Mitchell studies how local cultures and politics of scientific expertise shape the ways in which cities are adapting to climate threats such as sea-level rise. His research focuses on social interactions between scientific experts, the state, and the public to understand how issues such as trust and conflicting experiences and values influence how communities make sense of and respond to environmental threats.

"CRES was a great experience for me. The practical skills and knowledge I gained in the program are extremely valuable for my research, as they help me understand the nuances of social conflict and the various formal and informal ways people go about dealing with it. Also, CRES was a blast, and I will always be thankful for the people I met while at Oregon."

CRES 540 - Dialogue Across Differences

EDLD 620 - Educational Leadership

EDLD 624 - Leading for Equity

J 648 - Cultural Approaches to Communication

PPPM 636 - Public Policy Analysis

PS 555 - Theories of International Politics

SOC 545 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity

SOC 564 - Systems of War and Peace

Government Ethics: Training for Public Service

IDG Program Evaluation Summary Report & Form

Leadership in Higher Education

Massacre on the Plains: Genocide Theory and the United States

The Case for Ethical Persuasion in Perelman and Gadamer

Professor Girvan is one of the CRES Faculty Co-Directors and teaches Psychology of Conflict in the CRES Program. Before joining Oregon Law's faculty, Erik litigated over 100 complex commercial cases in various federal and state jurisdictions across the country.  He  earned his J.D. at Harvard Law School and his Ph.D. (Psychology) at the University of Minnesota. Erik’s research investigates how stereotypes, attitudes, and other biases might impact decisions in the legal system. He empirically tests practical ways to reduce or eliminate implicit biases by working with a diverse variety of legal and other professionals. You can access some of his scholarly work on Google Scholar.