Dara O'Rourke

Research Bio

Research the environmental, social, and equity impacts of global production systems and new strategies of governance. Working to advance rapid and equitable sustainability transitions. Research political economy and policy aspects of global supply chains, from resource extraction, to manufacturing, to use and disposal. Interested in governmental and non-governmental strategies for monitoring and accountability over production systems. Evaluate models of public participation in environmental and labor policy issues and innovative regulatory strategies. Teach courses on sustainable industry, governance of global production, climate solution pathways, and environmental justice.

Research Expertise and Interest

globalization, sustainability, labor and environmental policy, supply chains, consumers, information-based regulation, environmental justice, sustainability transitions, disruptive innovation

Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent semesters
2026 Spring 2025 Fall 2025 Spring