Amy D. Cabaniss, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Department of Natural Resources & the Environment
NRE Dept: 1376 Storrs Road, Unit 4087, Storrs, CT 06269-4087
Email: amy.cabaniss@uconn.edu
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)