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Thomas Safford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of New Hampshire, specializing in environmental sociology and the social dimensions of science. His work bridges sociological theory with practical applications in coastal and marine resource management.
His research focuses on:
- Public perceptions of environmental science and climate change
- Social bases of environmental attitudes
- Inter-organizational dynamics in natural resource management
- Cross-national studies of water and coastal governance
Recent publications reveal a pronounced focus on aquaculture development, pandemic science communication, and climate adaptation, with significant fieldwork in Maine, Brazil, and Ecuador. His work consistently examines how scientific information flows through social networks to influence policy outcomes.
Award Highlights:
- Fulbright Scholar (2014-2015) at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
Major research funding includes principal investigator roles on NSF and NOAA grants, including the New England Sustainability Consortium Project and international collaborations studying Amazon Basin water management. His fieldwork spans community-based research in coastal Maine, Puget Sound, and the Brazilian Amazon.
He maintains active research partnerships with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), USDA Rural Development, and international institutions in Brazil and Ecuador, focusing on community resilience and environmental governance.
