Becca Nixon , Ph.D

Climate Social Science Specialist Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative

Areas of Expertise

Social science research methods Rural and agricultural livelihoods Policy and planning Climate adaptation decision-making

Bio

Becca is the Climate Social Science Specialist with the Climate Impacts Group and the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative. Becca uses a climate justice lens and mixed social science methods (i.e., qualitative and quantitative approaches) to examine climate adaptation decision-making processes and outcomes. In this work, she has partnered with local governments and community organizations throughout North America and Asia on topics including flooding, green infrastructure, agricultural systems, and coastal planning.

Becca holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University in environmental social science and a dual master’s degree from Iowa State University in sustainable agriculture and community and regional planning. You can often find her exploring nearby streets and trails on long runs or in search of the best local donut spot.

Research Interests

Co-production of climate knowledge and action 

Climate adaptation and resilience across scales (i.e., individual, household, community, region) 

Interdisciplinary assessments of climate impacts and adaptation