Elizabeth (El) Woolner

  • Ph.D. Student
  • Faculty Meeting Representative
  • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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Bio

I’m a PhD student working at the intersection between research, the public, and land management communities. My mixed methods, multi-disciplinary research focuses on environmental values, measurement, and understanding the role of social factors in decision-making around changing landscapes. I was born and raised in northern Colorado – my love for the area inspires my work on our local and regional socio-ecological systems. Before joining ENVS, I worked for Earth Lab and the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) as a program and research assistant. My work with the CASC has continued through their summer Rapid Climate Assessment Program (RCAP).

Research Interests

  • Environmental values, values measurement, and public participation in land management decision-making (specifically in changing or novel landscapes)
  • Climate adaptation in the North Central US – sagebrush and grassland systems
  • Outdoor recreation management and improving accessibility
  • Science communication and conflict management

Education

B.A., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, summa cum laude – University of Colorado Boulder (2017-2020)

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Amanda Carrico