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Elizabeth Halpenny is a Professor and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. With a PhD in Recreation Leisure Studies from the University of Waterloo, her research interests encompass pro-environmental behavior, sustainability, tourism, and environmental psychology. Halpenny has worked with various international NGOs, including the International Ecotourism Society, where she focused on developing ecotourism infrastructure. Her current research includes community development through regenerative sustainable tourism, exploring visitor experiences in the Canadian Rockies, and the implications of climate change on leisure activities. In addition to her research, she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses related to marketing in sport and recreation, as well as parks management. Halpenny also supervises PhD and master's students, fostering an academic environment that encourages exploration in these vital areas.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management