Panelist 3: Dara M. Wald

Dr. Dara Wald is an assistant professor in environmental communication and sustainability in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University. Her research explores the drivers of environmental... [ view full abstract ]

Dr. Dara Wald is an assistant professor in environmental communication and sustainability in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University. Her research explores the drivers of environmental conflict, the barriers to effective environmental communication, and how technology and public engagement can be used to build consensus and encourage prosocial behavior. She is currently exploring whether computer simulations can induce perspective taking, a key component of empathy, and promote collaborative natural resource management decisions.