معرفی
Elise L. Amel is a Professor of Psychology at the University of St. Thomas, where she has served for over two decades. She is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and past-chair of the Department of Earth, Environment, & Society. Her work focuses on applying psychological principles to address environmental crises, particularly through organizational behavior change and sustainability education. Amel co-founded the Office of Sustainability Initiatives at the university and has driven systemic changes toward carbon neutrality and strategic sustainability goals.
Education:
- PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Purdue University
- MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Purdue University
- BA in Psychology with Mathematics concentration, St. Norbert College (summa cum laude)
Research Interests:
- Ecological sustainability and collective action
- Psychological drivers of environmental behavior
- Organizational culture and sustainability leadership
- Interdisciplinary sustainability education
Awards:
- John Ireland Presidential Award (2019)
- APA Division 34 Fellow (2018)
- MN CERTs Women in Energy (2017)
Advising & Grants:
- Received over $10,000 in grants for sustainability projects (e.g., Cilce Corner Garden project)
- Co-authored numerous student-led research papers on climate change, urban ecology, and sustainability pedagogy
Labs/Teams: Leads sustainability initiatives through the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and collaborates with the Society of Environmental, Population, & Conservation Psychology.
