Areas of expertise
About
Dr. Alexa Lamm is a Professor of Science Communication in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication at the University of Georgia. She is considered a leader in the field of social science research as it relates to understanding how communication and education impacts the acceptance and adoption of scientific innovations that advance agricultural production while maintaining a sustainable environment. Dr. Lamm has received over $75M in total contracts and grants and published over 250 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Lamm was named a Fellow of the American Association for Agricultural Education in 2023, received the 2020 Borlaug CAST Communication award, and was named a Fellow of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education in 2018.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Agricultural Teacher Education
University of Florida, FL, United States (2011)
Master of Agriculture, Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Colorado State University, CO, United States (2000)
Bachelor of Science, Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
Colorado State University, CO, United States (1999)
Awards and Honors
- Distinguished Research Award (2019)
- Journal Article of the Year (2019)
- Distinguished Manuscript (2019)
- Distinguished Manuscript, Second Place (2019)
- Distinguished Research Paper (2018)
- Distinguished Research Poster Presentation, Southern Region (2018)
- Fellow (2018)
- Outstanding Poster Presentation, Runner Up (2018)
Scholarly Works
- Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Encourage Water Conservation among Extensin Clients, Journal of Agricultural Education.
- Classifying Residents who use Landscape Irrigation: Implications for Encouraging Water Conservation Behavior, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, (2016).
- Skills Students Need in the Real World: Competencies Desired by Agricultural and Natural Resources Industry Leaders, Journal of Agricultural Education.
- Using Audience Segmentation to Tailor Residential Irrigation Water Conservation Programs, Journal of Agricultural Education.
- Diffusing Water Conservation and Treatment Technologies to Nursery and Greenhouse Growers, Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education.
Contact
Mailing Address
132 Four Towers 405 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30602
Shipping Address
132 Four Towers, 405 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30602
Stories
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