Nick is a mixed-methods social scientist focused on parks and public spaces. His research focuses on better understanding the values these places provide to individuals and society, as well as the values we ascribe to them. Nick previously worked as a faculty member at the University of Illinois-Champaign and a postdoctoral fellow at Penn State University. He holds degrees from Penn State University, the University of New Hampshire, and American University. Beyond his academic work, Nick is an avid hunter committed to the principles and practices of an ethical, low-impact harvest.
