Brandon T. Frensley
Associate Professor and Applied Learning Coordinator
Dr. B. Troy Frensley is an Associate Professor in the Environmental Sciences (EVS) Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Troy's research focuses on environmental education, participatory science, program evaluation, ocean literacy, and informal STEM learning. He works on interdisciplinary teams and seeks bridge research, theory, and practice to support the development and delivery of effective programs, experiences, and collaborations designed to address complex environmental issues. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and also serves as the Applied Learning Coordinator for the EVS Department. Troy has been with the Department since 2018. Learn more about Troy's teaching, research, and students here: https://frensleyb.wixsite.com/frensley-lab
Education
PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Management, Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech, 2018
M.S. in Environmental Education, Nova Southeastern University, 2011
B.S. in Marine Science, minor in Environmental Science, Coastal Carolina University, 2003
Specialization in Teaching
My teaching is broadly focused on the social sciences with an emphasis on environmental education, environmental nonprofit organizations, program evaluation/research methods, and solving complex environmental problems. I teach upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses which are hands-on, project-based, and focus on student application of evolving knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and skills.
Research Interests
Environmental Education
Program Evaluation
Participatory (Citizen) Science
Ocean Literacy
Informal STEM Learning
Social Science Theory
Communities of Practice
Adaptive Management
Motivation & Engagement
Honors & Awards
Merritt Million Dollar Club, UNCW, 2023
Rising Researcher Award, UNCW, 2023