About
Biography
Peter Calow is a professor in the Humphrey School's Science, Technology, and the Environment Area. He has held faculty positions in the United States, Denmark, and Britain. In addition, Professor Calow has had a number of government advisory positions in the UK, Denmark, and for the European Commission.
His current interests are centered on barriers to the use of science in public policy and include concerns about relevance, bias, and effective communication. He has published more than 300 papers and 20 books.
Education
DSc (University of Leeds, 1984)
PhD (University of Leeds, 1972)
BS (University of Leeds, 1969)
Courses
- PA 5731 — Emerging Sciences and Technologies: Policy, Ethics and Law
- PA 5741 — Risk, Resilience and Decision Making
News and Media
In the Media
A New Year's Resolution for Science
MinnPost, 01-07-2021
Even in a Pandemic, Don't Forget the Importance of Clean Drinking Water
MinnPost, 08-04-2020
Lawmakers Discuss Tighter Regulations for Private Water Wells
Forum News Service, 07-16-2020