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    Andy Lepp

    Clone of Andrew P. Lepp

    Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
    Professor
    Contact Information
    Email:
    alepp1@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-672-0218
    Fax:
    330-672-4106

    Biography

    I am interested in helping students achieve their career goals, particularly in professions related to park management, environmental education, and natural resource conservation. Before earning my PhD, I worked for the US National Park Service, the US Forest Service, and served as US Peace Corps Volunteer in Uganda’s national park service (Africa).

    In addition to teaching, I am an active researcher with interest in the human dimensions of natural resource management, international tourism, and sustainable development. I am also very active researching a range of issues centered on new media (e.g., smartphones, social media, esports) and human behavior.

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    Expertise

    Available to speak on topics related to new media (e.g., smartphones, social media, internet, esports) and human behavior (e.g., academic performance, physical activity, recreation, tourism) and experience (e.g., anxiety, boredom, enjoyment).

    Education

    B.S., Mathematical Economics, Wake Forest University,
    M.S., Natural Resource Management, Oregon State University, and
    Ph.D., Recreation, Parks and Tourism, University of Florida

    Research Methods

    Scientific Method

    Awards/Achievements

    • Presidents Faculty Excellence Award
    • One of twenty-nine KSU faculty members to be named in the top 2% of researchers worldwide in their respective disciplines
    • SAGE Open's Most Read Journal Article Award for “The relationship between cell phone use and academic performance in a sample of U.S. college students.”

    News Stories

    Forbes: Students Viewed This Type Of TikTok 412 Billion Times—And It’s Not Porn,, VOX: Your phone is ruining your vacation,, Inside Higher Ed: Online Students Multitask More (Not in a Good Way),, TIME: Do You Use Your Cell Phone a Lot? It Might Be Making You More Anxious,
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