The Human Dimensions faculty area in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln strives to build a strong scientific base for understanding and affecting human thought toward natural and managed environments, with the goal of improving stewardship of ecosystems and natural resources. Current areas of research are listed below:
Leadership and management studies related to natural resources
Researchers in this area apply universal aspects of leadership, management, organizational and educational theory to natural resources management.
Antecedents to pro-environmental behavior
This line of research specifically examines underlying factors that contribute to individuals' choices on whether to value environmental conservation in their decisions.
Archaeoparasitology, paleoethnobotany, and forensic science
Research in this area covers various aspects of archaeoparasitology, paleoethnobotany, and forensice science.
Bridging the gap between physical and social sciences
Professionals in this area use social science research methodologies to explore the needs of the public related to requirements for and access to: data, information, products, and education/educational tools.
Human Dimensions of Global Change
Research focuses on understanding how agricultural producers interact with various aspects of climate science.
