Lindsey Payne

Lindsey Payne is an Associate Professor of Practice in Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering at Purdue University, West Lafayette. She is affiliated with the Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering units and contributes to academic programs through her expertise in service-learning pedagogy and community-engaged design.

• Sustainability Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Service-Learning Pedagogy
• Community-Engaged Design
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Transdisciplinary Education

Her research focuses on integrating sustainability principles into engineering education through service-learning frameworks, community-based design projects, and empathic innovation methodologies. She explores how student-led initiatives and citizen science programs can address environmental challenges while fostering educational outcomes.

The articles highlight her work in service-learning pedagogy (2021-2023), community-based environmental monitoring (2019-2022), and transdisciplinary sustainability models (2015-2020). Key themes include ethical community engagement, climate adaptation strategies, and innovation assessment frameworks.

Lindsey Payne’s contributions emphasize practical applications of engineering education to real-world sustainability challenges, with a focus on collaborative knowledge production and reflective teaching practices. While no specific awards are mentioned in the provided text, her work spans educational innovation, environmental policy, and community resilience initiatives.