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Francisca Santana studies the social psychological processes underpinning conservation adaptation behavior. Her research investigates topics such as social nature, wildfire smoke adaptation decisions in the U.S. West, coral reef conservation behavior in Hawaiʻi, and coastal community resilience in climate adaptation in southeastern Louisiana. She draws on theories and approaches from conservation social psychology, environmental sociology, and human geography, utilizing multiple methods including surveys and semi-structured interviews. Her work is community-engaged and aims to co-produce science in partnership with local Indigenous communities.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Instructs students in courses related to environmental science and engages in research focused on conservation adaptation and community resilience.
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