Hey everyone, my name is Garrett Schlein and I'm currently a rising junior at the University of Richmond. This summer I am working in conjunction with the Center for Civic Engagement and the Jepson School to research how individuals and collectives perceive and implement environmental policy. In particular, my studies will focus on the James River Watershed and the greater metropolitan Richmond vicinity.
The purpose of this blog is to give you insight into my studies, progress, and findings. I hope to create a photo journal as well to give you a first hand glimpse at my studies and the watershed. I will be updating over the course of the summer so check back frequently.
"What Moves Us?"
What moves us to join with others to protect and sustain our environment? Are our motivations self-centered, originating only from indivdual desires, or are we sometimes motivated by group-level, civic concerns?
When asked "what moves us," it is imperative to understand the motivation of ones actions in relation to the environment. The very essence of life; the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the land we utilize is the very fabric of defining the role of society. Therefore the question this research plans to address is how group and community level dynamics affect relationships to the local environmental action and policy. It suggest that one answer to the question "What moves us?", is "our groups and communities".
About Me
- Garrett Schlein
- I'm currently a rising senior at the University of Richmond. This summer I will be doing research from May 12th-August 1st.
1 comment:
WOW!!!!You are doing a GREAT job on your project.I wrote a short poem about you today called GarBear! I CAN'T wait to share it with you! Everthing is going PERFECT in NJ.... I REALLY REALLY (i could go on forever)MISS YOU!!!!(come back pleeaaassseee)
My Love,
Jax
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