Doctoral dissertations
McDade, K. (2008) Greener grass?: Factors related to reducing environmental impacts of lawn care companies. [1]
Scheuer, C.W. (2007) Adoption of residential green building practices: Understanding the role of familiarity. [1]
Kearney, A. (1997) Some implications of cognitive map theory for environmental problem solving and decision making. [2]
Duncan, A. (1997) Source reduction in context: A conceptual framework and field study of waste prevention behavior.
Lee, Y.J. (1992) Determinants of recycling behavior in office environments: A case study in Taiwan. [3]
NOTES:
[1] Co-chaired with Rachel Kaplan, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
[2] Co-chaired with Stephen Kaplan, UM Department of Psychology.
[3] Co-chaired with Robert Marans, UM College of Architecture and Urban Planning.
Master's projects
Duvall, J., Gruelle, M., Hopkins, M. and Wolske, K. (2005) Revitalizing Riverside: Community Perspectives on Enhancing an Urban Park. [1]
Rom, N. and Smith, J. (2004) An Evaluation of Environmentally Responsible Behavior in the Lake Baikal Region of Russia.
McMillan, T. and Higgs, A. (2003) Designing sustainability education into a residential high school. [1]
Dotzour, A.; Houston, C.; Manubay, G.; Schulz, K. and Smith, J. (2002) Promoting conservation behavior at the Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL.
Mitsos, M.; Speiser, J.; Leach, W.; Morrow, C.; Graham, M.; Watts-Hull, R.; and Simpkins, D. (1995) Common property resource management: An integrative research seminar. [2]
Boerschig, S.; Carney, S.; Dillenbeck, A.; Elster, M.; Horst, S.; Kleiner, B.; and Thomson, B. (1992) Recycling in multi-family dwellings: Increasing participation and decreasing contamination.
Duncan, A.; Frank, J.; Gill, N.; McCormack, F.; Rothman, S.; Shenot, J.; Shotkin, A.; and Zweizig, M. (1991) Individual source reduction behavior: A study of the effects of environmental and economic motivational information.
NOTES:
[1] Co-chaired with Rachel Kaplan, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
[2] Co-chaired with Bobbi Low and Thomas Princen, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
Master's theses
Levine, K. (2006) Some benefits of nearby nature for hospital visitors: Restorative walks in Nichols Arboretum.
Poux, D. (2005) Volunteerism in the GM Green mentor program.[2]
Pereira, E. (2004) Design and human well-being: A Detroit case study.
Clark, C.F. (1998) Internal and external influences on behavior: Provision of environmental public goods through green electricity consumption. [1]
Irvine, K. (1997) Stewardship in the management of private forests: Some psychological dimensions. [2]
Nagar, O. (1996) Green events management: Applying waste reduction strategies at the University of Michigan athletics facilities. [3]
Comeau, W. (1996) Green events management: Applying waste reduction strategies at the University of Michigan athletics facilities. [3]
Carlson, J. (1996) Green events management: Applying waste reduction strategies at the University of Michigan athletics facilities. [3]
Ochterski, J. (1996) Why we protect land: Motivations underlying real estate donations to land conservancies. [6]
Lawson, D. (1994) The effects of volume-based pricing on residential solid waste collection. [4]
Susskind, Y. (1994) Patterns and predictors of environmentally responsible behavior of ninth graders.
Gilbert, M. (1994) Forest management on Colorado’s western slope: Past, present and future. [5]
Wynne, R.(1994) The emperor’s new eco-logos?: A critical review of the scientific certification systems "Environmental Report Card" and the "Green Seal" certification mark programs.
Kearney, A. (1993) Promoting ride sharing: A cognitive perspective on the effect of information on knowledge structure.
McCann, L. (1992) Unearthing the land ethic: A study of farmer's values, beliefs and practices. [6]
Sullivan, S. (1992) Unearthing the land ethic: A study of farmer's values, beliefs and practices. [6]
Hartman, J. (1990) Organizing "Recycle UM": A University of Michigan student group.
Rothdeutsch, K. (1989) A guide to integrated waste management.
NOTES:
[1] Co-chaired with Michael Moore, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
[2] Co-chaired with Rachel Kaplan, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
[3] Co-chaired with Jonathan Bulkley, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
[4] Co-chaired with Richard Porter, Department of Economics
[5] Co-chaired with Julia Wondolleck, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
[6] Co-chaired with Donna Erickson, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
Honor's theses
Emmett, B. (2003) Neighborhood Design and Psychological Well Being. [1]
Schaffer, K. (2003) An Exploration of Green Building Committees and Housing Markets across the U.S. and their Effectiveness. [2]
Pierce, K. (1999) Motivations for membership in a voluntary simplicity group.
NOTES:
[1] Co-chaired with Donna Erickson, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
[2] Co-chaired with Tim Fort, Ross Business School