Nicole Conklin

Nicole Conklin is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at Montclair State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from Antioch University New England and specializes in Conservation Psychology, focusing on human-nature relationships and pro-environmental behavior.

Her research emphasizes reflective interventions in zoo and aquarium settings to enhance visitor cognitive and emotional outcomes. She leads a nationwide project collaborating with zoos/aquariums to co-design programs with low-income communities and advises U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuges on conservation communication strategies.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in her profile. Office hours are held Tuesdays 3–5 PM and Thursdays 9–11 AM in Dickson Hall 444. She is also an Instructional Specialist and conservation psychology coach.