Social Science Research Projects
Social Science Research Projects
Current Research
- SciGirls Season 7 – We are looking for changed in interest in science, science identity, and connection to nature in the program that integrates community girls programs using SciGirls strategies with Citizen Science projects in the national parks.
- Conservation Behaviors – We are exploring possible connections between conservation communication and individuals’ adoption of behaviors that support bird conservation (report coming soon)
- COVID-19 and Well-being – With funding from the Atkinson Center for Sustainability, this study examines how engagement with nature is associated with well-being during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Manuscript in review in Environment & Behavior.
Past Research
- DEVISE Case Study Publications
- SciGirls Season 3
- Merlin (internal/external evaluation)
- EESIP
- Bird Cams Lab
Future
- Continued measurement development and refinement for measures of Citizen Science Outcomes
- Interest in Science
- Impacting Conservation Behaviors
- K-12 Citizen Science Outcomes
- Engagement Cycle