Lucy Whitmore

Project focus: The Fellow will develop civically oriented research projects focused on topics like climate and health communication, civic engagement and climate action, and social connection and resilience.

Lucy Whitmore (she/her) is particularly interested in using mixed-methods and interdisciplinary approaches to support well-being in the face of the climate crisis, especially among young people. Her program of research focuses on how real-world features of people’s environments (e.g., social networks/connections, surrounding natural and built environments) influence behavior, decision-making, and well-being. Prior to joining the lab, Lucy received a B.S. in cognitive science from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed her Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Oregon.