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Publications

Peer-reviewed publications:

Pennisi, L. In review. High Impact Practices to Integrate Extension and Teaching Appointments. Journal of Extension 6/1/19.

Lackey, N.Q. and Pennisi, L. (2019). Ecotour Guide Training Program Characteristics and Methods: A Case Study from the African Bush. Resubmitted 1/6/19 Journal of Ecotourism.

Nadal, J., Ponz, C., Margalida, A., and Pennisi, L.  (2019). Ecological markers to monitor migratory bird populations: integrating citizen science and transboundary management for conservation purposes. Submitted to the Journal of Environmental Management 2/7/19.

Gilmore, T.E, Korus, J., Pennisi, L., Martin, D., Pekarek, K. (2019). Needs Assessment: Watershed Science for Water-Resources Directors submitted to the Journal of Extension, 57(4), Article 4RIB7. https://joe.org/joe/2019august/rb7.php

Pennisi, L. and Lackey, N.Q. (2018). A Multi-Year Evaluation of the NaturePalooza Science Festival. Journal of Extension. 56, 7. https://www.joe.org/joe/2018december/rb4.php

Pennisi, L., Lackey, N.Q., Meendering, K. and Brandle, J. R. (2018). Resident Perceptions of a Proposed Environmental Education Center and Demonstration Farm. Journal of Extension. 56, 7. https://www.joe.org/joe/2018december/rb2.php

Pennisi, L., Lackey, N.Q., and Holland, S.M. (2017). Can an immersion exhibit inspire connection to nature and environmentally responsible behavior? Journal of Interpretation Research. 22, 2, https://www.interpnet.com/NAI/nai/_publications/JIR_v22n2_Pennisi.aspx

Chan, J., Pennisi, L., & Francis, C. 2016. Resilience due to social ecological refuges: Reconnecting in community gardens in Lincoln, Nebraska. Journal of Ethnobiology. 36, 4, 842-860.

 

Hoffman, C., Pennisi, L. & Burbach, M.  2015. A mixed methods approach to assessing success in transitioning waster management institutions: A case study of the Platte River Basin, Nebraska. Ecology & Society, 20, 1.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-07367-200154

 

Pennisi, L. and Holland, S. M. In review. Thematic analysis of our relationship with nature. Submitted to the Human Ecology Review.

 

Barbuto, J. E., Bryant, S. & Pennisi, L. (2010). Testing the intergenerational differences in mental boundaries. Psychological Reports, 106, 2, 1.5.

 

Barbuto, J. E., Finch-Weltmer, D. & Pennisi, L. (2010). Locus of control, sources of motivation, and mental boundaries as antecedents of leader-member exchange quality. Psychological Reports, 106, 1, 175-188.

Pennisi, L.A., Holland, S.M. and Stein, T.V. (2004).  Achieving Bat Conservation Through Tourism. The Journal of Ecotourism. 3,3, 195-207.

 

T. V. Stein, C. B. Denny and L. A. Pennisi (2004). Using Visitors Motivations to Provide Learning Opportunities at Water-Based Recreation Areas.  Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 11 (5) 404-425.

Extension Guides and Reports:

Pennisi, L. Kil, N. (2013). Open Fields and Water Program Effectiveness in Nebraska, Prepared for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

 

Vantassal, S., Hygnstrom, S., Ferraro, D. & Pennisi, L. (2013). Dealing with Skunks. NebGuide, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g1769.pdf

 

Ferraro, D., Pennisi, L., Hygnstrom, S., & Vantassal, S. (2013). Z-mag:  Bats in and around Structures. NebGuide, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska.

http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=1549

 

Pennisi, L. and Vantassel, S. (2012).  Selective Bird Feeding: Deterring Nuisance Wildlife from Bird Feeders.  Extension Circular, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/ec1783.pdf

 

Ferraro, D., Pennisi, L., Hygnstrom, S., & Vantassal, S. (2012). Bats in and around Structures. NebGuide, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g1667.pdf

 

Pennisi, L., Major, A.L. & Winder, A. (2011). Effective Graphic Design. NebGuide, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g2031.pdf  

 

Pennisi, L., Gunawan, Y., Major, A.L. & Winder, A. (2011). How to Create An Effective Brochure. NebGuide, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g2028.pdf

 

Pennisi, L. & Niemeyer, S.M. (2010). E-Cycling: A Green Guide to Electronics Recycling, Purchasing  and Donation. NebGuide, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g2027.pdf

Pennisi, L. (2010). Greening the Hospitality Industry. NebGuide, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g2026.pdf

 

Reise, M. & Pennisi, L. & Major, A. (2010). Using Social Media to Market your Business. NebGuide, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g2029.pdf

 

DiPietro, R.B., & Pennisi, L. (2008). Nebraska's Hospitality and Tourism Industries: Education and Experience. NebGuide, Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g1858.pdf

 

Monroe, M.C., Pennisi, L., McCaffrey, S. and Mileti, D. (2005). Social science to improve fuels management: A synthesis of research relevant to communicating with homeowners about fuels management. GTR NC-267. St Paul, MN:  USDA, Forest Service, North Central Research Station.

http://www.treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/13821

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