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Dr. Jenna Lamphere is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Sociology and Coordinator for the Tourism and Coastal Community Development program at Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Department of Liberal Studies. She also serves as a Research Fellow at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and contributes to UN initiatives through her membership in the World Ocean Assessment Pool of Experts. Her work focuses on multilevel governance of socio-environmental transformations, emphasizing just transitions and climate resilience in coastal communities.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Sociology & Political Economy, University of Tennessee (2016)
- M.A. in Environmental Sociology, University of Tennessee (2012)
- B.A. in Sociology & Psychology, Arkansas Tech University (2004)
Research Interests: Dr. Lamphere investigates how urban and environmental policies address climate change impacts, particularly through mixed-methods and stakeholder collaboration. Key themes include:
- Sustainable community development in coastal regions
- Green economy initiatives in politically conservative contexts
- Governance of offshore energy and maritime industries
- Socio-technical solutions for climate adaptation
Grants & Leadership:
- Principal Investigator of a $60K Presidential Transformational Teaching Grant for TAMUG’s Sustainable Campus Initiative
- Co-PI of a $400K NSF REU Site for Ocean and Coastal Research
- Lead on projects analyzing offshore oil governance in Gulf of Mexico/Santos Basin
Awards:
- ADVANCE NCFDD Faculty Success Fellowship (2021)
- ACUE Inclusive Teaching Certification (2021)
- Aggie Ally Diversity Certification (2018)
Labs & Networks: Active in Texas A&M’s Institute for Science, Technology, and Public Policy, and global networks like Future Earth’s Sustainable Production & Consumption Knowledge-Action Network. Teaches courses on environmental sociology, urban development, and sustainability transitions.
