Sadie Hundemer
Assistant Professor
Bryant 117A
1772 Stadium Road
PO Box 112060
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-273-2574
shundemer@ufl.edu
Dr. Sadie Hundemer is an assistant professor of agriculture and natural resources communication in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) at the University of Florida.
Hundemer earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University in 2001. Following her graduation, she led communication initiatives in industry, government, and at the University of West Florida (UWF). Hundemer completed her master’s degree in Environmental Science from UWF in 2014 then, in 2021, received her doctorate from the University of Florida in Forest Resources and Conservation, specializing in human dimensions and natural resources communication.
Hundemer’s research focuses on mitigating partisanship in agriculture and natural resources, drivers of attitudes and behaviors, and scientist ethics. Her research strongly positions agencies and stakeholders to move biophysical research into practice, increase behavior adoption, and create durable change.
The Ethics of Expertise research lab, led by Hundemer, is conducting research on scientists’ public impact goals, the perceived appropriateness of different forms of outreach, and perspectives on the role of science and scientists in a democracy.
Hundemer’s courses on communication theory and partisanship management prepare students to navigate conflict and promote collaboration toward mutually beneficial actions.
Awards & Honors
2023 Archer Early Career Seed Grant- learn more about the project here!
2020 National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant
2022 Outstanding Dissertation Award, Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida