About Me:
Paige Fischer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Michigan
Ph.D. Forest Resources social science, Oregon State University
M.S. Forest Resources social science, Oregon State University
B.A. Cultural Anthropology, Hampshire College
The goal of my research is to increase scientific understanding of human behavior as it relates to the sustainability of socio-ecological systems. I investigate social factors that enable and constrain human adaptation to risks associated with natural hazards and climate change. I am particularly interested in understanding what motivates individuals (e.g., private landowners) and organizations (e.g., natural resource agencies and environmental organizations) to cooperate on natural resource management and environmental conservation. I draw on theories from the fields of rural sociology, human geography and ecology in my work. My methods include qualitative interview analysis, quantitative survey analysis and social network analysis.
Area(s) of Training
anthropology, cultural anthropology
Area(s) of Expertise
human dimensions of environmental change
Current Area of Employment
Academia
