Eli Typhina

Dr. Eli Typhina is a Lecturer in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University. With over 15 years of experience, her research focuses on sustainable behavior change, national security, entrepreneurship, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She employs interdisciplinary methods from marketing, design, organizational change, and computer science, collaborating with governments and nonprofits to develop curricula, policies, and communication strategies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media (NC State University, 2017)
• M.A. in Environmental Communication (Washington State University, 2012)
• B.A. in Environmental Studies and Sculpture (College of St. Benedict and St. John's University, 2005)

Research Interests:

• Behavior change through technology and participatory approaches
• Sustainable urban design and park interventions
• Decolonizing pedagogy via Native American teachings
• Mobile apps for environmental advocacy and entrepreneurship

Professional Roles:

• Department of Communication
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Office of Research and Innovation
• University Honors Program
• Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources

Key Projects:

• Mobile phone-based sustainable behavior interventions
• Cross-sector collaboration frameworks
• Urban park designs promoting pro-environmental attitudes
• Indigenous pedagogy integration in education