Amber Thumann

Amber Thumann is a Lecturer at the University of Kansas, specializing in permaculture and sustainable living. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Her work emphasizes transitioning to sustainable and equitable systems through education and practical implementation.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas
• Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering, Pennsylvania State University

Research interests include permaculture design, regenerative agriculture, sustainable food systems, and environmental education. She has taught over 2000 hours of courses on food production and sustainable living, and operates permaculture homesteads in Kansas. Amber is a board member and educator with the Kansas Permaculture Institute and teaches the Permaculture Design Course at the University of Kansas.

Advising and grants: No specific details provided. Consults on permaculture projects and speaks at events across Kansas on sustainability topics.

Labs/Teams: Involved with the Kansas Permaculture Institute and teaches at the University of Kansas.