PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
*Denotes student
81. Sikorsky, K.* & Sharp, R.L. (accepted). The use of drones for recreational impact monitoring of public lands. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Knoxville, TN. April 27-30.
80. Jackson, S.*, Brunson, M.*, Sikorsky, K.*, Doeblin, D.*, & Sharp, R.L. (accepted). A case study of Cimarron National Grassland: Gaging visitor patterns. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Knoxville, TN. April 27-30.
79. Nettles, J.*, Jackson, S.*, Dagan, D.*, Brownlee, M.J.T, & Sharp, R.L. (2019). Wildlife viewers’ and anglers’ preference for bear interactions at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Pathways: Human Dimensions of Wildlife. Estes Park, CO. September 22-26.
78. Brunson, M.* & Sharp, R.L. (2019). Not your Father’s Canyon?: Historical, Current, and Future Perspectives of Visitor Use at Grand Canyon National Park. Biennial Conference of Science & Management on the Colorado Plateau & Southwest Region. Flagstaff, AZ. September 9-12
77. Brunson, M.*, Sharp, R.L., Reigner, N. (2019). Managing for the long run: Managing trail runners in Grand Canyon National Park. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Rapid City, SD. May 6-9.
76. Dagan, D.*, Sharp, R.L., & Brownlee, M.T.J (2019). Can Social Media be Used to Understand Backcountry Visitors? National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Rapid City, SD. May 6-9.
75. Cribbs, T.W. & Sharp, R.L. (2019). How Important is Solitude in Wilderness? A Case study of Wilderness and Non-Wilderness River Users on a National River. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Rapid City, SD. May 6-9.
74. Sikorsky, K.* & Sharp, R.L. (2019). If You Build It, Will they Come? - The Development of a Visitor Monitoring Protocol for a New State Park. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Rapid City, SD. May 6-9.
73. Vayer, V., Larson, L., Lee, K., Peterson, N., Ahlers, A., Sharp, R.L., Irwin, K., Woosnam, K., Keith, S., Farmer, J., Metcalf, E., Van Deelen, T., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bruskotter, J., Stedman, R., Siemer, W., Rodriguez, S., Springer, M., Graefe, A., Mueller, T., Kelly, M., Winkler, R., Romulo, C., & Quartuch, M. (2019). A changing face for hunting? Insights from college campuses across the United States. The National Environment and Recreation Research Symposium. Annapolis, MD. April 7-9.
72. Larson, L., Vayer, V., Lee, K., Peterson, N., Ahlers, A., Sharp, R.L., Irwin, K., Woosnam, K., Keith, S., Farmer, J., Metcalf, E., Van Deelen, T., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bruskotter, J., Stedman, R., Siemer, W., Rodriguez, S., Springer, M., Graefe, A., Mueller, T., Kelly, M., Winkler, R., Romulo, C., & Quartuch, M. (2019). The conservation funding crisis: What solutions do college students support? The National Environment and Recreation Research Symposium. Annapolis, MD. April 7-9.
71. Perry, B., Cribbs, T., Sharp, R.L., & Borwnlee, M.J.T. (2019). Visitors’ preferecnes for crowding conditions in wilderness and non-wilderness stretches of the Buffalo National River. 41st Annual Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Athens, GA. March 24-26
70. Nettles, J.*, Perry, E., Brownlee, M.J.T., & Sharp, R.L. (2019). (In)Stabilty of visitors’ thresholds for crowding at Cumberland Island National Seashore. 41st Annual Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Athens, GA. March 24-26
69. Sharp, R.L. (2019). How bad is it? Are conditions in parks and protected areas as bad as we think? 41st Annual Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Athens, GA. March 24-26
68. Noren, K., Sharp, R.L., Ricketts, A., & Skibins, J. C. (2018). Stakeholder attitudes towards and wildlife acceptance capacity for elk in Kansas. Pathways to Success – Europe: Integrating Human Dimensions into Fish and Wildlife Management Conference. Goslar, Germany, September 16-19.
69. Pettengill, P., Sharp, R.L., Reigner, N., & Manning, R. (2018). The Grand Canyon corridor trails: Crowding, conflict, search and rescue, waste treatment, and trialing ruining?. 9th International Conference on Monitoring and Management of Visitors in Recreational and Protected Areas. Bordeaux, France. August 28-31.
68. Verbos, R., McPartland, S. Sharp, R.L. & Brownlee, M.J.T. (2018). Data Collection and Planning Process: Case Studies from the National Park Service. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Snowbird, UT. June 17-21.
67. Peterson, B.*, Brownlee, M.J.T., & Sharp, R.L. (2018). Comparing crowding norms across different visitor groups at Buffalo National River. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Athens, GA. March 25-27.
66. Skibins, J.C. & Sharp, R.L. (2018). Evaluating visitor support for restricting brown bear viewing at Katmai National Park and Preserve. National Environment and Recreation Research Symposium. Annapolis, MD. April 8-10.
65. Sharp, R.L. (2018). The importance and application of social science research in protected area management. 78th Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference. Milwaukee, WI. January 28-31. [Invited]
64. Fitz, M., Wood, R., Sharp, R.L., & Skibins, J.C. (2017). Webcams increase awareness, appreciation, and understanding of wildlife conservation and National Parks. National Association for Interpretation National Conference. Spokane, WA. November 14-18.
63. Stayton, B.*, Larson, L.R., Sharp, R.L., & Ahlers, A.A. (2017). Students’ beliefs about conservation: Implications for the future. Pathways 2017. Estes Park, CO. September 17-20.
62. Skibins, J.C. & Sharp, R.L. (2017). Binge-watching bears: Comparing online and onsite viewing experiences. Pathways 2017. Estes Park, CO. September 17-20.
61. Ahlers, A.A. & Sharp, R.L. (2017). Undergraduates' understanding of agricultural impacts on wildlife: A case for wildlife conservation education. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference. Purdue University, IN. June 28-July 1.
60. Peterson, B., Brownlee, M.J.T., & Sharp, R.L. (2017). Using GPS visitor tracking to evaluate visitor travel patterns at Cumberland Island National Seashore. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Scottsdale, AZ. May 1-4.
59. Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2017). Right of way? Equity and economics of off-highway vehicle use. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Scottsdale, AZ. May 1-4.
58. Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M.J.T., Manning, R.E., Marion, J. & Whittaker (2017). Advancing the practice and discourse of visitor capacity in park.” George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Norfolk, VA. April 3-6.
57. Brownlee, M.J.T, Sharp, R.L., Hallo, J., Leung, Y., Reigner, N. & Skibins, J. (2017). Visitor use management: Innovative approaches that inform management solutions (organized session). George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Norfolk, VA. April 3-6.
56. Maples, J.N., Sharp, R.L., Gerlaugh, K., & Gillespie, B. (2017). Keeping the rocks clean: Leave No Trace adherence among rock climbers in the Red River Gorge. Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting. Greenville, NC. March 31.
55. Stayton, B.*, Larson, L.R., Sharp, R.L., & Ahlers, A. (2016). Colleges and universities: A promising “habitat” for hunter recruitment and retention? Southeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. Baton Rouge, LA. October 16-19.
54. Sharp, R.L. & Lemieux, C.J. (2016). Parks and protected area management in an era of rapid climate change through integrated social science. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Houghton, MI. June 22-26.
53. Maples, J.N., Gillespie, B., Gerlaugh, K.*, Clark, B.* & Sharp, R.L. (2016). Climbing out of regional poverty: The economic impact of rock climbing in the Red River Gorge, KY. Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA. April 13-16.
52. Sharp, R.L., Skibins, J., Algrim, S.* (2016). Planning for use: Understanding horseback riding use patterns at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Annapolis, MD. April 3-5.
51. Bradley, C.*, Riley, T.*, Sharp, R.L., & Bradley, M.J. (2016). Impact of environmental education on youth's environmental knowledge and stewardship. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 20-22.
50. Johnson, A.*, Bradley, M.J., & Sharp, R.L. (2016) Managing wild hog populations through permitted hunting. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 20-22.
49. Neustat, G*., Bradley, M.J., & Sharp, R.L. (2016). Public opinions on managing black bear populations in southeast Oklahoma. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 20-22.
48. Sharp, R.L. & Kurtz, J.* (2016). Understanding the gap: Profile development for recruitment and retention of college age hunters. Pathways Kenya 2016. Nanyuki, Kenya. January 10-13.
47. Bradley, M.J., Sharp, R.L., & Barber, M. (2015). Who is not at the table? Discussing the diversification and future membership in KRPS. Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society Annual Conference. Lexington, Kentucky. November 17-20.
46. Sharp, R.L., Kurtz, J.* & Bradley, M.J. (2015). Recruiting the next generation of hunters: Identifying barriers and constraints to participation for college students. The Wildlife Society Annual Conference. Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA. October 17-21.
45. Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2015). A methodological evaluation of an environmental education survey. National Recreation and Parks Association Congress. Las Vegas, NV. September 15-17.
44. Liu, H., Sharp, R.L., & Bradley, M.J. (2015). Attitudes of park visitors toward wildlife and black bear management: A case study of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Annapolis, Maryland. April 12-14.
43. van Riper, C.J. & Sharp, R.L. (2015). Recreation, values and stewardship: Rethinking why people engage in pro-environmental behaviors in protected areas. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Oakland, CA. March 30 – April 2.
42. Sharp, R.L., van Riper, C.J., Kyle, G.T., Wallen, K. & Absher, J. (2015). An investigation of value orientations and Leave No Trace Behaviors among white water rafters. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Oakland, CA. March 30 – April 2.
41. Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2015). Coal town to trail town: A grassroots approach to nature based tourism for rural communities. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Oakland, CA. March 30 – April 2.
40. Bradley, M.J., Sharp, R.L., Liu, H., Woolery, J.*, & Stephanie McSpirit (2015). From government to grassroots: Rural and natural resource tourism in Kentucky. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Annapolis, Maryland. April 12-14.
39. Kurtz, J.*, Sharp, R.L., Bradley, M.J., & Wilder, M. (2015). On the trail of student participants: Seeking to identify barriers to hunting and create a hunter recruitment profile for college students in Kentucky. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 22-24.
38. Cantrell, C.*, Sharp, R.L. & Clark, B. (2015). Understanding motivations for college student participation in campus based adventure programming. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 22-24.
37. Hunter, J.*, Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2015). Recognizing and crafting sustainable economic opportunities: Natural resource recreation and tourism for Kentucky municipalities. University of Kentucky Appalachian Research Community Symposium and Arts Showcase. Lexington, Kentucky. March 7.
36. Sharp, R.L. (2014). 21st century protected areas: The interface of social science, natural systems & community engagement. Cumberland Plateau Scientific Research Meeting. Big South Fork National Scenic River and Recreation Area, Rugby, TN. October 29. Keynote Address.
35. Fisher, E.*, Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2014). Identifying the benefits of service learning: A pilot study. National Recreation and Parks Congress. Charlotte, NC. October 14-16.
34. Sharp, R.L., Cleckner, L. & Bradley, M.J. (2014). One size fits all, or does it? Does education impact boaters’ perceptions of aquatic invasive species in the Finger Lakes region of New York State? Pathways 2014: Integrating Human Dimensions into Fisheries and Wildlife Management. Estes Park, CO. October 5-9.
33. Bradley, M.J. & Sharp, R.L. (2014). Preparing tomorrow’s advocates: An environmental education and service-learning project. Kentucky Association of Environmental Education Conference. Lexington, Kentucky. September 12-13.
32. Bradley, M.J., Liu, H., Chalkidou, T.V., Sharp, R. L. (2014). An exploratory study to compare birders in the United States and Greece. World Leisure Congress. Mobile, Alabama. September 7-12
31. Bradley, M.J., Sharp, R.L., & McSpirit, S. (2014). Moving towards an outdoor recreation based economy: A collaborative effort in Elkhorn City, Kentucky. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. San Francisco, California. May 13-16.
30. Bradley, M.J., Sims, S.*, Liu, H., & Sharp, R.L. (2014). Identifying social justice barriers in Kentucky’s Appalachia region state parks. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Cooperstown, New York. April 6-8.
29. Lakes, R.M.*, Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2014). Facilitating manager’s decisions by understanding levels of support for black bear management options at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Ashville, NC. March 30 – April 1.
28. Scott, S.L., McSpirit, S., Bradley, M.J. & Sharp, R.L. (2014). Report from a Tourism-Based Development Project in Elkhorn City, Kentucky: A Community-University Collaboration. Appalachian Studies Conference. Marshall University, Huntington, WV. March 28-30.
27. Bradley, M., Sharp, R.L., McSpirit, S. & Scott, S. (2014). Diversifying a local economy through recreation and tourism in eastern Kentucky. Association for Humanist Sociology Midwest Regional Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. February 8.
26. Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M. (2013). Visitors and visitor use impacts: A love/hate relationship. Southeastern State Parks Programs Seminar. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, KY. December 9-13.
25. Bradley, M & Sharp, R.L. (2013). Partnering with academic departments: Mutual benefits of student service learning and parks & recreation departments. Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society. Hebron, KY. November 12-14.
24. Bradley, M., Wilder, M. & Sharp, R.L. (2013). Tools for review and assessment of environmental education programs. Kentucky Association for Environmental Education Conference. Lake Barkley State Park, KY. September 13-14.
23. Sharp, R.L. & Doucette, N.* (2013). Preparing the next generation of protected area employees: Opportunities for students, agencies and universities. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Denver, CO. March 10-15.
22. Doucette, N.* & Sharp, R.L. (2013). Visitor experience considerations in transportation planning for protected areas. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Denver, CO. March 10-15.
21. Sharp, R.L., Larson, L. & Green, G. (2012). How to educate visitors about invasive species: A case study at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Cooperstown, NY. April 1-3.
20. Stewart, S., Confer, J., Bristow, R., Sharp, R.L. & Larson, L. (2012). Aspects of climate change in parks and recreation. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Cooperstown, NY. April 1-3.
19. Larson, L. R., Sharp, R. L., & Green, G. T. (2012). Comparing the effects of two invasive species education programs at Cumberland Island, Georgia. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Auburn, AL: February 26-28, 2012
18. McChesney, J., Gerkin, M., Jones, S. & Sharp, R.L. (2012). Service-learning in the recreation & park administration department. Quality Enhancement Program Showcase. Richmond, KY. February 7.
17. Larson, L.R., Sharp, R.L. & Green, G.T. (2011). Visitor attitudes toward and preferences for invasive species management on Cumberland Island National Seashore. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Lake George, NY. April 10-12.
16. Sharp, R.L., Cahill, K., Cole, D., Bacon, J. & Pilcher, E. (2011). Putting user capacity in perspective: The need to integrate user capacity into the larger framework of visitor use management. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. New Orleans, LA. March 14-18.
15. Park, L., Sharp, R.L & Tucker, E. (2011). Park planning and visitor-created horse trails: When recreationists take facility installation into their own hands. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. New Orleans, LA. March 14-18.
14. Freimund, W., Sharp, R.L. & Cahill, K. (2011). The importance of intimate access to cultural sites: Chaco Culture NHP. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. New Orleans, LA. March 14-18.
13. Sharp, J., K. Cahill, S. Stutzman & Sharp, R.L. (2011). Protecting wilderness qualities: The marriage of the wilderness character and user capacity frameworks. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and cultural Sites. New Orleans, LA. March 14-18.
12. Sharp, R. L. & Green, G. T. (2010). How attitudes and knowledge influence visitor support for control of invasive species on Cumberland Island National Seashore. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Corpus Christi, TX. June 6-10.
11. Sharp, R. L. (2009). Do visitors know or care about invasive species in the NPS? George Wright Society Conference. Portland, OR. March 1 – 5.
10. Sharp, R. L. & Green, G. T. & Hendrick, R. (2009). Visitor knowledge of invasive species at National Parks. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Research Symposium. Athens, GA. February 26 – 27.
9. Stehn, S., Crisfield, E., Moorman, M., Pope, B., and Sharp, R. L. (2009). Preparing the next generation of protected area managers: The 2008 Park Break Program. George Wright Society Conference. Portland, OR. March 1 – 5.
8. Moorman, M., Espinoza, E., Kim, M., Padilla, A., Sharp, R. L., Thompson, T., and Wong, W. (2009). Civic engagement: What does it mean to us? A perspective from the attendees of the Park Break! 2008. George Wright Society Conference. Portland, OR. March 1 – 5.
7. Sharp, R. L. & Miller, C.A. (2008). Getting the engine started: Motivations for participation in a university outdoor recreation program. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Lake George, NY. March 31 – April 2.
6. Sharp, R. L. (2007). Experiential wilderness? Association for Experiential Education International Conference. Little Rock, AR. November 8-11.
5. Sharp, R. L. and Strack, J. (2007). Beyond traditional ideas of wilderness in outdoor recreation. Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference. Asheville, NC. November 1-3.
4. Sharp, R. L. & Miller, C.A. (2007). Wild, wildness and wilderness at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Lake George, NY. April 14-17.
3. Sharp, R. L. (2006). Leadership in the workplace. The 13th Annual Southern Tier West Local Government Conference. Houghton, NY. May 18.
2. Sharp, R. L. (2006). Challenge of, by, for choice: Whose choice is it anyway? Association of Experiential Education Northeast Regional Conference. Bolton Valley, VT. April 7-9.
1. Sharp, R. L. (2004). Opinions about challenge by choice held by undergraduate and graduate students in outdoor education academic programs at Georgia College & State University. Georgia College & State University Research Symposium. Milledgeville, GA. May 2.
POSTER PRESENTAIONS
*Denotes student
33. Doeblin, D.* & Sharp, R.L. (accepted). Above the surface of Mammoth Cave National Park. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Knoxville, TN. April 27-30.
32. Brunson, M.* & Sharp, R.L. (accepted). Evaluating alternative variables on visitor perceptions of crowding through the use of photographic visual methods. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Knoxville, TN. April 27-30.
31. Jackson, S.*, & Sharp, R.L. (2019). The captivating wonder of the natural world: How faith influences connections to nature. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Rapid City, SD. May 6-9.
30. Sharp, R.L., Cribbs, T.W., Brunson, M.*, Jackson, S.*, & Sikorsky, K.* (2019). Don’t forget about your Grasslands and Trails! An examination of visitor use at Cimarron National Grassland and the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Rapid City, SD. May 6-9.
29. Sharp, R.L., Mailey, E., & Jackson, S.* (2018) Examining the objective and subjective benefits of physical activity at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Kansas Environmental Education Conference. Lawrence, KS. November 2-3.
28. Larson, L.R., Lee, J. K., Peterson, N., Ahlers, A. Sharp, R.L., Irwin, K., Woosnam, K, Keith, S., Farmer, J., Riley, S., Henderson, C., Metcalf, E., Van Deelen, T., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bruskotter, J., Siemer, W., Stedman, R., Springer, M., Graife, A., Rodriguez, A., & Romulo, C. (2018). Hunting and fishing participation among college students: Future implications for wildlife conservation. The Wildlife Society Annual National Conference. Cleveland, OH. October 7-11
27. Dagan, D.*, Clark, M.*, Blacketer, M.*, Wilkins, E.*, Beck, L.*, Benedetti, A.*, McHugh, K.*, Noss, C.*, Sizek, J.*, Wheeler, I.*, Sharp, R.L., Powell, R.B. (2018). Using Google Trends to forecast visitation and proactively manage visitors at three NPS units: Park break 2018 products. Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Snowbird, UT. June 17-21.
26. Brunson, M.*, Cribbs, T.W., Dagan, D.*, Kelly, A.*, Noren, K. & Sharp, R.L. (2018). From no one to everyone? An assessment of Little Jerusalem Natural Area, KS and recommendations for management. Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Snowbird, UT. June 17-21.
25. Dagan, D.*, Sharp, R.L., & Walendziak, N. (2018). Longitudinal variation in environmental impacts at rock climbing areas in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Athens, GA. March 25-27. (Awarded best poster)
24. Blair, J.*, Giordano, T.*, & Sharp, R.L. (2018). Differences between visitor profiles and experiences between the North and South Units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Athens, GA. March 25-27.
23. Kim, M.K. & Sharp, R.L. (2018). Clifty Wilderness campsite impact analysis: Geographically weighted regression model approach. Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Snowbird, UT. June 17-21.
22. Bradley, M.J. & Sharp, R.L. (2017). Resident perceptions of black bear population management. National Outdoor Recreation Conference. Scottsdale, AZ. May 1-4.
21. Peterson, B., Brownlee, M., & Sharp, R.L. (2017). The application of GPS visitor tracking to determine seasonal ranger presence at Cumberland Island National Seashore. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Norfolk, VA. April 3-6.
20. Algrim, S.*, Sharp, R.L., Skibins, J.C. (2017). On the beaten path: Exploring the potential for conflict between management action and horse riders at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Norfolk, VA. April 3-6.
19. Cribbs, T.*, Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M.J.T., & Peterson, B.* (2017). Temporal and spatial distribution of visitor use and associated impacts at Buffalo National River. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Norfolk, VA. April 3-6.
18. Mayorga, M.*, Cable, T.T., Skibins, J., Sharp, R.L., & Holloway-Libell, J. (2017). How authentic does it seems to you? Scale development of perceptions of authenticity at Costa Rican World Heritage Sites. National Association of Interpreters Conference. Los Cabos, Mexico. March 19-24.
17. Jones, J.* & Sharp, R.L. (2017). Visitor characteristics, barriers, and experiences at Tuttle Creek State Park Kansas. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 19-21.
16. Stayton, B.*, Larson, L.R., Sharp, R.L., & Ahlers, A. (2016). Hunting-related attitudes and behaviors of college students: Implications for wildlife conservation. The Wildlife Society 23rd Annual Conference. Raleigh, NC. October 15-19.
15. Lakes, R.M. & Sharp, R.L. (2016). An examination of intrinsic existence value towards wildlife of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium tourist: Evaluating the impacts of Behind the scenes programming. Association of Zoos & Aquariums Annual Conference. San Diego, CA. September 7-11.
14. Stayton, B.* & Sharp, R.L. (2015). An assessment of state and federal protected areas: Current conditions and non-traditional funding opportunities. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 22-24. (Awarded best poster)
13. Hunter, J.*, Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2015). Music and mountains: Increasing natural resource recreation and tourism in Paintsville, Kentucky. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 22-24.
12. Woolery, J.*, Bradley, M.J., & Sharp, R.L. (2015). Measuring outcomes of an environmental education experiences: A mixed-methodology study of middle school students in central Kentucky. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 22-24.
11. Sharp, R.L., Lakes, R.*, Bradley, M.J. & Liu, S. (2014). Visitor perceptions of black bears: What attitudes predict support for different management actions. Cumberland Plateau Scientific Research Conference. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Rugby, TN. October 29.
10. Bradley, M.J., Sims, S.*, Liu, H., & Sharp, R.L. (2014). Social equity and public space access in Appalachian Kentucky. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 30-April 1.
9. Bradley, M.J., Sharp, R.L., Gum, C.*, McSpirit, S., & Scott, S. (2014). Diversifying a local economy in Eastern Kentucky: An Elkhorn City case study. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 30-April 1.
8. Bradley, M.J., Richardson, J.* Liu, H., Wu, I. & Sharp, R.L. (2014). Park visitors’ acceptance of America’s Great Outdoors initiative: A pilot study. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference. Asheville, North Carolina. March 30-April 1.
7. Mayo, E.* & Sharp, R.L. (2014). An exploration of visitor perceptions of crowding at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Posters at the Capital. Frankfort, KY. February 27.
6. Mayo, E.* & Sharp, R.L. (2013). Evaluating environmental education programming: A case study at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Kentucky Recreation and Park Society. Hebron, KY. November 12-14.
5. Depillo, S.*, Cleckner, L. & Sharp, R.L. (2013). Finger lakes institute watercraft steward program: Survey 2013. Presented to the Finger Lakes Institute. Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY. September 21.
4. Hoskins, R.G.* & Sharp, R.L. (2012). Do college students care about the environment: Assessing recycling attitudes and behaviors in a university setting. Kentucky Recreation and Park Society. Frankfort, KY. November 12-14.
3. Sharp, R.L., Larson, L.R. & Brownlee, M.T.J. (2012). Public attitudes toward invasive species management at Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado. North America Congress for Conservation Biology. Oakland, CA. July 15-18.
2. Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M. & Larson, L. (2012). Visitors’ climate change beliefs and perceptions of resources at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Cooperstown, NY. April 1-3.
1. Sharp, R. L., Green, G. T. & Hendrick, R. (2009). Visitor knowledge of, attitudes towards, and support for control of invasive species at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Southeast Recreation Research Symposium. Athens, GA. February 22 – February 24