Nick Fuhrman
Associate Dean for Outreach and Meigs Professor of Environmental Education
Dr. Fuhrman, also known as “Ranger Nick,” loves teaching and is known for bringing live animals such as snakes, turtles, alligators, and even owls into his classroom to help make class more engaging. When not teaching at the University of Georgia, he hosts a monthly nature television show titled “Ranger Nick” which airs nationally on RFD-TV and travels the U.S. speaking before audiences about the environment, teaching best practices, and inspiring behavior change.
Education
Education
- B.S., Forestry – Virginia Tech
- M.S., Forestry – Virginia Tech
- Ph.D., Agricultural Education and Communication – University of Florida
Professional Appointments
Professional Appointments
Associate Dean for Outreach, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, 2024–Present
Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, 2020–Present
Professor of Environmental Education, 2018–Present
Other Professional Experience
Other Professional Experience
Park Ranger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, 1996-2002
Awards & Honors
Awards & Honors
Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor (2020)
Areas of Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Research Interests:
Live animals (reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey) as ambassadors of educational messages
Environmental education program evaluation
Effective teaching methods
Publications
Publications
1. Copenheaver, C., Woosnam, K., & Fuhrman, N. (2023). Barriers and facilitating factors experienced by agriculture and natural resources university faculty members during the nomination process for teaching awards. Natural Sciences Education, 52.
2. Porter, J.,* Fuhrman, N., Peake, J., & Edgar, D. (2022). All-terrain vehicle safety knowledge and behaviors among 4-H’ers. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension.
3. Worley, B.,* Peake, J., & Fuhrman, N. (2022). Perceptions of agricultural extension and communication professionals regarding current, preferred, and emerging communication channels: A qualitative study. Journal of Agricultural Education, 15.
4. Woosnam, K., Fuhrman, N., & Copenheaver, C. (2021). Valuation of teaching awards and teaching excellence: Perceptions of department heads and chairs. NACTA Journal, 65, 406 – 412.
5. Gilmer, L.,* & Fuhrman, N. (2021). Student perceptions after touching vs. holding educational animals. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 2(2), 110 -124. DOI:https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v2i2.129.
6. Kelsey, K. D., & Fuhrman, N. (2020). Leadership and life skills development among 4-H club board members. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 8(2).
7. Lamm, K. W., Fuhrman, N. E., Lamm, A. J., & Carter, H. S. (2020). Adult agriculture and natural resource leadership development program participant characteristics: An evaluation of 28 programs. Journal of Agricultural Education, 61(2), 128-141.
8. Harriman, H. C.,* Fuhrman, N. E., Kelsey, K. D., & Woosnam, K. M. (2020). Forestland management and empowerment: A phenomenological inquiry into the experiences of women forestland managers in the state of Georgia, USA. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 1(2), 24-38. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v1i2.43
9. Silva dos Santos, M.,* Kelsey, K. D., Fuhrman, N. E., & Irwin, K. (2020). Animals in environmental education: Assessing individuals’ emotional reactions to interactions with wildlife. Journal of Agricultural Education, 61(4), 61-77.
10. Starling-Pollock, L.*, & Fuhrman, N. (2019). Animals reduce communication anxiety among 4-H’ers: Implications for college faculty. NACTA Journal, 63(2), 276-281.
Google Scholar Page: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eopSyIMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
