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Kevan Lamm is an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication department at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His work focuses on science communication, leadership development, and community engagement in agricultural and environmental contexts. He collaborates with the Lamm Science Communication Lab, which has produced over 260 peer-reviewed publications.
- Ph.D. in Leadership Development and Evaluation, University of Florida (2015)
- M.S. in Leadership Development and Evaluation, University of Florida (2013)
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University (2000)
His research explores how educational initiatives and science communication strategies can influence decisions about critical global issues like water quality, plastic use, and climate change. The Lamm Lab investigates topics such as:
- Community gardens as climate adaptation tools
- Grower perceptions of water contaminants
- Trust-building in food science communication
- Leadership capacity development in food systems
- Behavioral drivers of water conservation
- Systems thinking in Generation Z consumers
Recent publications analyze:
- Climate-smart adaptations in community gardens
- YouTube frame analysis for pork production narratives
- Intrinsic motivation in water conservation
- Geographic audience segmentation for policy communication
- Art-science integration in agricultural education
He advises students like Olivia Erskine, whose master's research examined community garden resilience to climate impacts. The lab collaborates with institutions including USDA ARS, Clemson University, and the African Research Network.
