معرفی
Kristin Timm serves as a Research Assistant Professor at the International Arctic Research Center (IARC), University of Alaska Fairbanks, and is actively engaged with the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center. Her work bridges scientific research and community adaptation efforts in Arctic contexts through specialized focus on environmental communication and stakeholder collaboration.
Her research expertise spans climate change communication, social science methodologies, and stakeholder engagement frameworks. She employs mixed-methods approaches including surveys and interviews to analyze how messengers, messages, and communication processes shape public understanding and behavioral responses to environmental challenges. Central to her work is the principle of equitable co-production of knowledge between researchers and communities, particularly in climate adaptation contexts where trust and cultural relevance are critical.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveals dominant themes in climate change communication across media platforms, with significant attention to broadcast meteorology perspectives, journalism practices, and equitable knowledge co-production. Key trends include the examination of racial dynamics in climate reporting, probabilistic forecasting of glacial impacts, and the effectiveness of professional training programs for climate communicators. Her interdisciplinary work consistently intersects environmental science, social psychology, and policy implementation.
Dr. Timm contributes to the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center through projects that translate climate research into actionable community strategies, emphasizing participatory approaches that incorporate local and Indigenous knowledge systems in Arctic resource management.
