Amy D. Cabaniss

Adjunct Professor

Department of Natural Resources & the Environment

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Titles:

Adjunct Professor

Education:

Ph.D. Antioch University New England – Environmental Studies

M.B.A. University of New Haven – Management and Organization

B.S.University of New Hampshire – Environmental Conservation

Professional Experience:

2022 – present Adjunct Professor, Master of Energy and Environmental Management Program, NRE, UConn

2018 – present Adjunct Professor, Communications Department, URI

2021 – 2022 Research Scientist, NRE

2015 – 2022 Adjunct Professor, Master of Business Administration Program, School of Business, SCSU

2019 – 2021 Visiting Assistant Extension Educator, NRE

Courses Taught:

NRE 5210 Communications for Environmental Decision Makers

NRE 5225 Sustainable Use of Ocean Resources

NRE 5230 Sustainability Leadership in Organizations

Research Interests:

I have an established career in environmental education and communication with applied research in conservation psychology to foster environmentally responsible behavior. I focus on using behavior change theories and community-based social marketing approaches to motivate behavior primarily related to solid waste management and sustainability.

Recent Books:

Editor of: Producer Responsibility in Practice, Bernan Press (forthcoming in 2024);Perspectives on Product Stewardship by Scott Cassel/PSI, Bernan Press (2023);Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste, Bernan Press (2018) and Government Institutes Press (2008)