Assistant Professor
Old Dominion University
2015 Student Recreation Center
Norfolk, Virginia 23505
Email: czajchow@odu.edu
Phone: 757-683-5078

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Research Disciplines:

• Air Resources/Climate
• Conservation Planning
• Environmental Education
• Interpretation/Recreation
• Outdoor Recreation

Research Interests:

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Air Quality, Parks and Protected Areas, Visitor Use Management, Outdoor Recreation, Behavioral Economics, Social-Ecological Systems, Tourism

View Chris's CV

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Biographical Sketch

Dr. Chris Zajchowski is an Assistant Professor of Park, Recreation, and Tourism Studies. His interdisciplinary research explores human dimensions of natural resource management, particularly in parks and protected areas which experience degraded air quality. Additional research interests include visitor use management, behavioral economics, social-ecological systems, and diverse methodological approaches to leisure research.

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Education

• 2018     PhD     University of Utah, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
• 2011     MS        Minnesota State University, Mankato, Experiential Education
• 2007    BA         Colby College, Independent Studies and Environmental Studies

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Ongoing and Recent CESU Projects

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