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Nicole Freidenfelds is a Visiting Assistant Extension Educator at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment. Her role includes coordinating environmental action programs like the Eco-Digital Storytellers and leading initiatives that engage communities in conservation through geospatial technology and mentoring.
- MS in Natural Resources (University of New Hampshire, 2006)
- BS in Biology (Eastern Connecticut State University, 2001)
Her research focuses on environmental science, conservation biology, and science education, with an emphasis on community engagement and informal learning. She has contributed to studies on invasive species, amphibian ecology, and the use of digital storytelling in outreach.
Recent publications highlight her work on intergenerational conservation programs, pandemic-era adaptations of STEM fieldwork, and ecological impacts of invasive species. Her outreach efforts include NSF-funded initiatives and collaborations with land trusts and municipal agencies.
She mentors teen and adult volunteers in conservation projects and utilizes geospatial tools to address local environmental challenges. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
