Dr. Laura M. Arpan is the Theodore Clevenger Professor of Communication and Director of Doctoral Studies in the School of Communication at Florida State University. Dr. Arpan’s research examines risk perceptions, human motivation and responses to pro-environmental messages, interventions, and related technologies. Her projects focus on the effectiveness of promotional messages and outreach efforts designed to encourage sustainable behaviors such as energy conservation and efficiency. Recent work has examined Americans’ attitudes toward energy conservation and sustainability, factors enhancing the effectiveness of information campaign messages promoting energy-use-reduction and sustainability
Dr. Laura M. Arpan is the Theodore Clevenger Professor of Communication and Director of Doctoral Studies in the School of Communication at Florida State University. Dr. Arpan’s research examines risk perceptions, human motivation and responses to pro-environmental messages, interventions, and related technologies. Her projects focus on the effectiveness of promotional messages and outreach efforts designed to encourage sustainable behaviors such as energy conservation and efficiency. Recent work has examined Americans’ attitudes toward energy conservation and sustainability, factors enhancing the effectiveness of information campaign messages promoting energy-use-reduction and sustainability
Amy Kim, Ph.D.
Dr. Amy A. Kim's research focuses on effective project delivery of sustainable infrastructure. While studies on sustainable solutions and planning strategies are important, less is known about the actual implementation process and the complex decisions that occur during the maintenance and operation phase. In particular, there is much to learn about the dynamic considerations and disruptive change that occurs in existing infrastructures and to its people, not just now but into the future. To that end, Dr. Kim has been studying effective change management strategies and long-range forecasting relevant to greening the built environment.
Recent research involved identifying critical success factors, project sequencing, return-on-investment, team performance and decision making, communication strategies, and organizational and facility change management practices.
Selected Publications
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McCunn, L., Kim, A., and Lew, J. (Accepted 2/5/2018). Reflection on retrofit: Organizational commitment, perceived productivity and controllability in a building lighting project in the United States. Energy Research & Social Science
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Kim, A., McCunn, L., and Lew, J. (2017). Successful Change-Management Practices for Retrofit Projects: A Case Study. Journal of Management in Engineering, V33 (4), 05017001-1-8. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000519
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Wang, S., Kim, A., and Johnson, E. (2017). Understanding the Deterministic and Probabilistic Business Cases for Occupant Based Plug Load Management Strategies in Commercial Buildings. Applied Energy, 191, 398-413.
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Kosonen, H., and Kim, A. (2017). Advancement of behavioral energy interventions in commercial buildings. Facilities, 35(5/6), 367-382.
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Wang, S., Kim, A., and Reed, D. (2017). Embedded Distribution Systems for Resilient, Sustainable Buildings. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 139(1), 011005.
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Kim, A., Anderson, S., and Haberl, J. (2016). “Current Industry Methods of Quantifying Energy Service Projects: Key Findings and Lessons Learned.” Journal of Architectural Engineering, 22(2), 04015015.
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Kim, A., Haberl, J., and Anderson, S. (2016). “Comparison between Current Industry Methods and an Energy Simulation Model for Quantifying Energy Service Projects.” Journal of Architectural Engineering, 22(2), 04015016.
Interesting Facts
I am fascinated by saltwater tropical fish and coral. I would have wanted to design and build exotic aquariums and habitats if I didn't become a teacher!