Dr. Lissy Goralnik

Biography

Lissy Goralnik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability at Michigan State University. Her research interests include environmental ethics, experiential environmental learning, and the intersection of arts, humanities, and environmental science. Goralnik employs qualitative social science tools, such as interviews and participatory methods, to explore relationships concerning learning and engagement in various communities. Her work seeks to foster an ethical awareness and motivation for environmental citizenship among learners, emphasizing the importance of place and community in shaping environmental ethics. Goralnik's educational background includes a PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Idaho. She has contributed extensively to the field of environmental education, exploring the affective outcomes of learning environments and the role of communities in sustainability and ethical engagement. Goralnik has worked with diverse community partners to pursue shared sustainability goals, connecting individual, social, and ecological well-being, and examining the dynamics that help communities enact positive change.

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