PhD candidate, Inter-disciplinary Conservation Science and Research Group, RMIT University
Alex has a background in law and environmental science, and has previously worked in various policy roles for the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments. Nearing the end of his PhD, his research explores how the strategic use of message framing can enhance conservation messages. This applies principles from various social science disciplines, including economics, psychology and communication to craft more effective biodiversity conservation messages.
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Dec 16, 2016 02:15 am UTC| Technology Nature
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