Katie is pursuing a dual-title PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment and Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management at Penn State.
Amy's research focuses on how youth can be supported to become effective advocates for conservation through intergenerational dialogue with adults, which include the youth's family, educators and the wider community.
Steven Hanna is pursuing his PhD in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management. Steven's research works to understand how parks and public green space can be used to promote positive developmental outcomes among adolescents.
Emily is studying the intersection of environmental education and trauma to understand how place-based learning informs health and relationships between people and place.
Ph.D. Student in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
Summary Statement
The question of integrating community benefits through utilization of nature and conservation of biological natural resources remains a complicated scenario to untangle.
My research focuses on how residents can have increased power over their livelihood resources by analyzing resident perceptions of tourism development, environmental change, and community decision-making processes.
Josh’s research interests are in outdoor recreation education and the professional development of outdoor recreation instructors. He is particularly focused on understanding perspectives of inspirational instruction within the context of the snowsports industry.
