Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Conservation and Environmental Education
School of Natural Resources
Research at a glance
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Research Summary
Kristin Gibson is a quantitative social scientist focused on applied questions about human behavior and decision-making in natural resources, public health and agriculture. Her research uses survey methods and statistical modeling to generate actionable insights for stakeholders and decision-makers. She partners with conservation agencies, public sector organizations and community groups to design and evaluate data-driven programs and communication strategies, including exploring the use of agentic AI to enhance the development and delivery of communication and education materials. She enjoys translating complex data into clear recommendations that promote healthier people and healthier environments.
Kristin Gibson is an Assistant Professor of Conservation and Environmental Education in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. She holds a Ph.D. and master’s degree from the University of Georgia and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before joining the University of Missouri, she served as a Teaching Assistant for the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Research through Fulbright Austria (2018–2019), worked as a Coastal Community Engagement Specialist AmeriCorps Member with the North Carolina Coastal Federation (2017–2018), and held several seasonal positions in natural resources communication and outreach.
Educational background
- Ph.D. Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, University of Georgia, 2024
- Masters of Agricultural and Environmental Education (M.A.E.E.), University of Georgia, 2021
- B.A. Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2016
Courses taught
- ENV_SC 4024: Applied Environmental Education and Outreach
- PRST 2750: Methods in Research and Evaluation
- NAT_R 8024: Program Development and Evaluation in Informal Settings
- NAT_R 8435: Quantitative Data Analysis
- NAT_R: Communicating about Science and Natural Resources