Kathryn Brasier

Kathryn Brasier is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education at The Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE). Her research focuses on collective action, networks, and public participation in agricultural, natural resource, and environmental issues. She leads projects like 'Water for Agriculture,' which integrates social and biophysical sciences to address water and agriculture challenges through stakeholder engagement.

Her expertise includes stakeholder engagement frameworks, adaptive water management, and the social dimensions of energy and environmental policy. Recent work examines participatory river management, community impacts of shale gas development, and pro-environmental behavior in outdoor recreation. She has contributed to interdisciplinary studies on water resource governance, farmer collaboration, and sustainable land use practices.

Brasier has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and co-leads the IEE's Water Sustainability theme. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy solutions, emphasizing co-produced knowledge and community-driven initiatives. She has secured grants for projects like the 'Food-Energy-Water Nexus' analysis and the 'Water for Agriculture' initiative.

Her research has been highlighted in PSU news for advancing implementation science and addressing wicked environmental problems. She collaborates with institutions like the Delaware River Basin Commission and engages diverse stakeholders to foster equitable outcomes in resource management.