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Pamela R. Turner is a Professor and Extension Housing & Indoor Environment Specialist at the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Her work bridges health and housing, focusing on creating safe and healthy living environments through research, outreach, and education. She actively engages in emergency preparedness, radon mitigation, and community-based environmental justice initiatives.
- Ph.D. in Consumer Economics, University of Maryland
- M.S. in Family Economics, University of Kentucky
- B.S. in Home Economics, University of Idaho
Turner’s research examines the interplay between housing conditions and health outcomes, emphasizing radon exposure, indoor air quality, and clutter-related health hazards. Her outreach includes educational programs on home safety, green cleaning, and disaster resilience. Recent publications highlight her expertise in radon measurement, emergency preparedness, and healthy housing practices.
Her 15 most recent articles span environmental health, housing policy, and public health, with a focus on radon mitigation, mental health during crises, and disaster education collaborations. Awards recognize her leadership in extension education and environmental health advocacy.
- Extension Disaster Education Award (2024)
- Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Faculty Extension and Outreach (2023)
- Distinguished Service Award (Housing Education and Research Association, 2020)
Turner serves on boards such as the Rural Georgia Healthy Housing Advisory Board and the Extension Disaster Education Network. She maintains active social media platforms for UGA Greenway and HERA, promoting healthy housing education.
