Amy D. Cabaniss, Ph.D.Amy Cabaniss

Adjunct Professor 

Department of Natural Resources & the Environment

UConn MEEM

NRE Dept:  1376 Storrs Road, Unit 4087, Storrs, CT  06269-4087
Email: amy.cabaniss@uconn.edu

Education

Professional Experience

Research Interests

Recent Books

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)