Clinton S. Lum Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University 455 Agriculture and Life Sciences Blg. TAMU 2261 College Station, Texas 77843-2261 [email protected] (713)-303-4442
Education
2015 (In Progress) Master of Science Recreation Park and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Advisor: Dr. David Scott
2013 Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude Political Science Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Research Interests
I am interested in a number of phenomena surrounding the leisure studies field. My thesis focuses on better understanding the social world(s) of long distance hikers by utilizing the serious leisure, recreation specialization, and social world literatures. In the future I would like to explore serious leisure and recreation specialization more exhaustively. I would also like to purse the following ideas: Place attachment Human dimensions of natural resources Park Planning Motivations to leisure Research
My master thesis looks into the social world of hikers in the context along the Pacific Crest Trail. This involved me being in the field (along the Pacific Crest Trail) for several weeks collecting data (surveys, in-depth interviews, observations) and gaining the insider’s perspective. Projects listed below are concerned with data collected from May to June of 2014 and also data that has been since collected (through ongoing conversations with participants, online sample of forums etc.).
Thesis: ‘Hiker Trash’ Along the Pacific Crest Trail: An Examination of the Hiker Social World. Target Journal: Journal of Leisure Research
Article: It May be “Wild”, but is it Authentic? Contested Activity and Authenticity among Pacific Crest Trail Hikers.
Work Experience
Academic Appointments
2013 – Present Teaching Assistant, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Assistant for RPTS 340, Recreation, Parks and Diverse Populations. Responsible for creating and maintaining online materials for course as well as grading, leading reviews sessions before exams, writing study materials and questions, finding literature corresponding to class subject matter. Number of Students per term: Fall 2013: 99 Spring 2014: 93 Fall 2014: 96 Spring 2015: 90
Non-Academic Appointments
2011 Counselor, Kanakuk Kamps, Branson, Missouri
2011 Sound Technician, Lost Canyon YoungLife Camp, Williams, Arizona
2010 Sales Representative, The Vitamin Shoppe, Pearland, Texas
Invited Lectures
2014 RPTS Departmental Seminar Series. Title of Lecture: ‘Hiker Trash’ Along the Pacific Crest Trail: An Examination of the Hiker Social World.
2015 RPTS 340. Title of Lecture: Social Worlds and Leisure Behavior.
2015 (Forthcoming) RPTS 340. Title of Lecture: Aging and Generational Differences, Cohort and Generation Effects.
Service in Community
2012 – 2014 Volunteer Youth Leader, Grace Bible Church, College Station, Texas
2010 Volunteer Leader, YoungLife Outreach, Pearland, Texas
Scholarships and Grants Awarded
Texas A&M University, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences Teaching Assistantship. 2013 – Present
Texas A&M University, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences Jake Hershey Fellowship for Natural Resource Conservation. 2014 – 2015.
References
David Scott, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences, [email protected].
Scott Shafer, Ph.D., Associate Department Head and Professor, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences, [email protected].
Kyle M. Woosnam, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences, [email protected].