Nicholas P. Guehlstorf is a Professor of Political Science and Environmental Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (US). He received his bachelors from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his Masters in Washington D.C. at Catholic University of America and his Ph.D. in West Lafayette, Indiana from Purdue University. He teaches courses in environmental law, American government, political theory, and environmental public policy and administration. His scholarly work focuses on the applicability deliberative democracy theories have for environmental problems, such as genetically modified food regulations, sustainable farming practices, brownfield redevelopment programs, and wetland laws.