- Invited Talk at Osnabrück UniversityMany thanks to Dr. Laura Herzog and Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl for inviting me to give a presentation at the Osnabrück University (14. January 2026). Title: “Fast-Track Procedures to Mitigate Climate Change: Are We Really Accelerating Towards Sustainability? – A Perspective Informed by a Relational Approach” In my talk, I discussed fast-track procedures as a globallyContinue reading “Invited Talk at Osnabrück University”
- 6th Conference on Park Research SwitzerlandAt the 6th Park Research Switzerland Conference (6. Tagung Parkforschung Schweiz), October 2025, I presented findings from one of my Marie-Curie Fellowship case studies in the United States: Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then discussed what we can take from this case for the Swiss context, in particular, howContinue reading “6th Conference on Park Research Switzerland”
- From the Arizona desert (USA) to Lake Lucerne (Switzerland)I’m happy to share that I’ve started a new chapter as a Lecturer in Sustainability at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Institute of Business and Regional Economics, Competence Centre Regional Economy. At HSLU, I’m excited to I look forward to continuing collaborations, connecting with new colleagues and students, and working with partnersContinue reading “From the Arizona desert (USA) to Lake Lucerne (Switzerland)”
- Thesis Project Reflections: My Experience Working with Dr. Elke KellnerSydney Lewis When I started my senior year of college, I had a daunting task before me: spending the next year of my studies writing an honors thesis. I had been intimidated by it since the start of college, but after Dr. Elke Kellner agreed to supervise my project, I was not afraid anymore. IContinue reading “Thesis Project Reflections: My Experience Working with Dr. Elke Kellner”
- SURE Team Embarks on Field Expedition at Grand Canyon National ParkSydney Lewis On a Friday morning in April 2023, our research team, led by Dr. Elke Kellner, embarked on a 5-hour drive to Grand Canyon National Park. We set out to collect interview data from tourists at the park, with the goal of adding further qualitative data – and the unique perspective of tourists –Continue reading “SURE Team Embarks on Field Expedition at Grand Canyon National Park”