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Colby Parkinson
Graduate Student
Summary Statement

Colby is studying outdoor recreation and tourism behavior as well as the health benefits of outdoor areas using mixed methods and big data approaches.

Department
  • Graduate Student
Education
  • B.A. in Public Relations & Strategic Communications, minor in Sociology, American University
  • M.S. in Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University
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Affiliations

Adviser:  Bing Pan

Interests

Research interests include Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Health, Human Behavior, and Methods