Research Consulting

We do consulting in the following areas, with a particular focus on social and environmental topics:

  • carbon footprint and environmental mitigation strategies

  • community/participatory mapping

  • environmental impact assessment and life-cycle analysis

  • cultures, sub-cultures, and beliefs

  • survey-based and ethnographic research

  • geographic and statistical analyses

  • literature reviews

  • article and report writing

Contact emilynicolosi@gmail.com for inquiries.

Our lead researcher is Dr. Emily Nicolosi. Dr. Nicolosi has received several awards for her research in addition to grants from competitive national organizations. She is fluent in a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods, including GIS, statistical analysis, survey-based methods, ethnographic methods, participatory mapping, and participatory action research. She has published across social science disciplines in top-tier academic journals. Her research focus is on social and environmental issues, with a particular focus on grassroots climate mitigation strategies.

Dr. Nicolosi's CV - Google Scholar - ResearchGate - Academia.edu


Selected Publications:

Nicolosi, E., & Feola, G. (2016). Transition in place: Dynamics, possibilities, and constraints. Geoforum, 76, 153-163.

Nicolosi, E., & Corbett, J. B. (2017). Engagement with climate change and the environment: A review of the role of relationships to place. Local Environment, 23(1), 77-99.

Nicolosi, E., Medina, R., Feola, G. (2018). Grassroots innovations for sustainability in the United States: A spatial analysis. Applied Geography, 91, 55-69.

Nicolosi, E., French, J, Medina, R. (2019). Add to the map! Evaluating Digitally-Mediated Participatory Mapping for grassroots sustainabilities. The Geographical Journal. doi.org/10.1111/geoj.12315

Nicolosi, E. (2020). Counterspaces against the odds? The production and emancipatory potential of alternative spaces. Geoforum, 108, 59-69.