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
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master’s of Science (M.Sc.)
Bachelor’s of Science (Science Education)
Associate Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Michigan State University
Rachel J.C. Fu, Ph.D., CHE
Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management
Director: Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute (EFTI)
Political Science and Environmental Studies
Lyon Institute of East Asian Studies (France) / Chuo University (Tokyo)
Lecturer in Energy, Environment and Society
Science Technology and Innovation Studies
School of Social and Political Science
University of Edinburgh, UK
Graduate Program Director
Professor, Civil Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Building Design and Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Department Head & Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept.
South Dakota State University