Eric A Jensen
Associate professor
Sociology
The University of Warwick
United Kingdom
Biography
Dr Eric Jensen is currently working as Associate Professor in Department of Sociology in University of Warwick.He has two main research specialisms: Public engagement, and media. He also contributes to the development of impact evaluation methodology and social change theory. His research on the impacts of public engagement cuts across a wide range of settings, from zoos to conservation training programmes to museums (e.g. Natural History Museum, University of Cambridge Museums) to festivals (e.g. Cambridge Science Festival and the Cheltenham Festivals).
Research Interest
Dr Eric Jensen has two main research specialisms: Public engagement, and media. He also contributes to the development of impact evaluation methodology and social change theory. His research on the impacts of public engagement cuts across a wide range of settings, from zoos to conservation training programmes to museums (e.g. Natural History Museum, University of Cambridge Museums) to festivals (e.g. Cambridge Science Festival and the Cheltenham Festivals).
Publications
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Kerr A. Genetics and society: A sociology of disease. Routledge; 2004 Jun 24.
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Jensen E. Evaluating children's conservation biology learning at the zoo. Conservation biology. 2014 Aug 1;28(4):1004-11.
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Moss A, Jensen E, Gusset M. Probing the Link between Biodiversityâ€Related Knowledge and Selfâ€Reported Proconservation Behavior in a Global Survey of Zoo Visitors. Conservation Letters. 2017 Jan 1;10(1):33-40.
