seri-us.org

278 Main St., Suite 404. Greenfield, MA 01301 - phone: 413-773-9955, e-mail: seri@seri-us.org

The Social and Environmental Research Institute conducts research on a broad range of social and environmental issues, while emphasizing topics related to discursive approaches to policy and social relations to the environment. The Institute conducts applied research projects that realize the practical gains provided by theory and that act as a means to realize concrete benefits to individuals, society, and the environment.

SERI was founded in 1995 as a non-profit research institute.

Featured Projects

Influencing the behavior of snorkelers and SCUBA divers to coral reefs in Puerto Rico through positive reef etiquette messaging.
Examining predictors of public action in response to climate change
Supporting coastal communities' adaptation planning: In South Carolina we are testing a facilitated process to promote better understanding among local planners of coastal climate change stressors, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for adaptation.
Linking climate hazards, consequences, vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies: Applying a framework for planning in Massachusetts coastal communities
Do fair processes led to greater acceptance of decisions? We are exploring the connection between the process for making a decision and the satisfaction that people have with the final decision.

News and Accouncements

Human impacts from oil spills: Check out the project web page for technical reports and materials
Seth Tuler wrote a factsheet for Physicians for Social Responsibility on health risks in the US from releases of radioactivity from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors.
Download our Primer for Q Methodology!
Webler invited to present research results on coral reef tourism in San Juan.
Thomas Webler invited by US Embassy to speak at the 4th Mediation Days Meeting in Slovenia
Thomas Webler was invited to present research at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Seth Tuler gave an invited presentation on siting of renewable energy facilities at a workshop sponsored by the National Academies of Science.
MLPA case study completed
Webler presents at EPA's Sustainable & Healthy Community science workshop
Seth Tuler attended the Workshop on Coordinating R&D on Oil Spill Response in the Wake of the Deepwater Horizon in March. A summary report is available.