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General Interests
"The interaction between human society and the environment is a vital interest of mine. Trained as a climatologist, I study the influence of humans on future climate change. Particularly, I compare historical records of climatological variables in order to tease out trends and their sources (natural, anthropogenic, instrumental, error).
More generally, I am examining how environmental problems can best be understood, organized, articulated, and tackled. One thing I have learned through this work: our society is just beginning to understand and appreciate the complexity of the world's various spheres (biosphere, atmosphere, cryosphere, etc.), and that more curious and dedicated people are sorely needed to improve our awareness and protect our Earth from further degradation."
Years at Knox: 1998 to present
Education
Ph.D., Environmental Sciences, 1997, University of Virginia.
M.S., Science and Technology Studies, 1993, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
B.S., Physics, 1991, Harvey Mudd College.
Teaching Interests
Environmental studies, climatology, meteorology, science and technology studies, earth science
Recent Recognition
Awards
Who's Who Among American Teachers.
Grants
Rockefeller Brothers Foundation Program Grant, 1999-2002.
Research Grant, Global Change Program, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, 1996-1998.
Recent Accomplishments
Publications
"Energy Dependence: How Do We Get There From Here?", "I'm Pro Life and I'll be Voting that Way, Too.", "We Need to Enhance the Local.", "Whose Rights Count?", "Will Money Solve Our Problems?", "Our Assumptions Need Examination.", "The Ivory Tower is Turning Green.", "Our Plastic World.", "The Center: A New Place for Connecting in Galesburg.", "The Fascination Called Life and What is Happening to It.", "The Sun: An Answer to Many of Our Problems." The Zephyr, 2008.
"Is the World Overpopulated?" Green Horizon Quarterly 4.2 (2007).
"Looking for Green Presents?", "What Are We Really Thankful For?", "When Should One Scream, 'Fire'?", "Never Doubt the Power of Seemingly Small Things", "What I Learned This Summer", "Everything is Environmental", "Climate Change: What Really Matters", Statistics 101: Everyone Needs to Grapple with Stats.", "A Simple Ride", "There is a Better Way. Nature Will Tell Us. Let's Listen. Let's Start Mimicking It." The Zephyr, 2007.
"Coal Power in Chicago." Brochure.
"Environmental Leaders -- Thank You for Your Vision, Commitment, and Sacrifice." The Zephyr, 2006.
"Bioneers: Not Just Another Field Trip in October." The Zephyr, 2006.
"Our Environmental Health and Well-Being Depend on a Thriving Democracy." The Zephyr, 2006.
"Continued Energy Woes or a Secure Energy Future?" Co-authored with Tim Montague. The Zephyr, 2006.
"Who's Killing all the Little Girls?" The Zephyr, 2006.
"Chicago Through Environmentalist Eyes." The Zephyr, 2006.
"Take a Deep Breath. It's Time to Clean the Air." The Zephyr, 2006.
"Do You Really Want to Eat That? A Closer Look at the Food Industry." The Zephyr, 2006.
"Beware of Good News." The Zephyr, 2006.
"A Little Quiz with BIG Revelations." The Zephyr, 2006.
"New Technology: Does it Cost More Than it is Worth?" The Zephyr, 2006.
"Holiday Shopping: Making It a Rewarding and Environmentally-Friendly Experience." The Zephyr, 2005.
"Science is Very Concerned, Perhaps We Should Be Too." The Zephyr, 2005.
"Katrina: Seeking Answers." The Zephyr, 2005.
"A Trip to Mexico (Un Viaje A México)." The Zephyr, 2005.
"The Environmental Justice Movement: Its Accomplishments and Its Future." The Zephyr, 2005.
"The Environmental Justice Movement: What It Is and Why It Matters." The Zephyr, 2005.
"Is Nuclear the Answer?" The Zephyr, 2005.
"We All Need a Birdie – One to Remind Us." The Zephyr, 2005.
"Is Climate Change Occurring in Illinois? Do We Care?" The Zephyr, 2005.
"Feel Safe? What Contributes to Our Security?" The Zephyr, 2005.
"Just When We Thought Humans Were Intelligent." The Zephyr, 2005.
"A view of the world: tinted glass, a cubical box, or a macroscope." The Zephyr, February 21, p. 8, 2002.
"Ozone: a very misunderstood gas." The Zephyr, January 24, p. 14, 2002.
"The Power of One Dollar."The Zephyr, December 20, p. 14, 2001.
"Get the Lead Out." The Zephyr, August 16, p. 15, 2001.
"Global Warming Isn't the Trend in Galesburg?" Galesburg Register-Mail, December 20, 1999.
"Observed changes in the diurnal dewpoint cycle across North America." Co-authored with Patrick J. Michaels and Paul C. Knappenberger. Geophysical Research Letters, 1998.
Presentations
"Bioneers, 17th Annual Conference." Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
"Going for the Green." Interviewed for article, Galesburg Register Mail.
"Climate Change: Is it happening? What are we doing?" Second Annual Environmental Summit, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, 2005.
"Environmental Summit." Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois.
"Bioneers, 16th Annual Conference." Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.
"Introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Workshop." Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois.
Campus & Community Involvement
Chair, Environmental studies program.
Chair, Campus Diversity Committee, Knox College.
Faculty Advisor, KARES (a Knox environmental organization).
Member Minority Concerns Committee, Executive Board, Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM).
Member, Union of Concerned Scientists.
Speaker, Earth Week, University of Chicago.
Participant, Precaution Academy, West Dundee, Illinois.
Participant and Presenter, Technology Fair, Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, Illinois.
Columnist, The Zephyr (Galesburg newspaper).
Coach, Geography Bowl and fifth grade boys and girls basketball, Silas Willard Elementary School, Galesburg, Illinois.
Participant, National Scrabble Championship.
Member, Amnesty International.
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity.
Opening Speaker, Public Hearing on Chicago's Coal Power Plants, Chicago Clean Power Coalition.
Interview, NPR-Chicago program.
Speaker, LVEJO, Chicago, Illinois.
What Students Say
"Professor Schwartzman is always willing to take the time to get to know his students as individuals and as intellectuals. He encourages students to come and see him in his office, no matter what they want to talk about. Outside of class, he is generous with his time and willing to go beyond the requirements of a 'professor to student' conversation."
-Stephanie Akin, English Writing Major
Contact
309-341-7142
pschwart@knox.edu
Knox College is one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation for Fulbright Scholar grants awarded to faculty during 2009-2010. Karen Kampwirth is studying feminism and politics at the University of Buenos Aires, and Jeremy Day O'Connell is conducting musicology and linguistics research at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Knox College is one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation for Fulbright Scholar grants awarded to faculty during 2009-2010. Karen Kampwirth is studying feminism and politics at the University of Buenos Aires, and Jeremy Day O'Connell is conducting musicology and linguistics research at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Knox-Sandburg Community Concert Band, Knox Wind Ensemble, and individual music students perform in concert and recital, November 13 through 17 at Knox College.
