Sarah Jackson

Sarah Jackson, PhD, is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Park Management & Conservation at Kansas State University. She holds a PhD from Kansas State University (2021), an MS from Western Illinois University (2017), and a BS in Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology from North Carolina State University (2015). Her research focuses on the intersection of faith, religion, and spirituality with environmental stewardship, visitor-use management in parks, and nature-based tourism. She also explores human-environment dynamics through place attachment and environmental education.

Dr. Jackson emphasizes student empowerment and active learning in her teaching, aiming to foster practical application of knowledge in natural resource protection. She leads the Applied Park Science Lab and has conducted research across diverse locations, from Virginia to Alaska. Her work bridges environmental science with sociocultural factors, particularly how spiritual beliefs influence environmental attitudes and behaviors.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. Her professional activities include curriculum development and community engagement in conservation education.