DoctorateFaculty of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability

Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement

Welcome to the ultimate frontier of environmental communication! I am Prof. Dr. Margaux Laurent. As a professor and a pioneering force in the field of Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement, I bring a unique blend of communication expertise and digital insight to the study of environmental advocacy. I am honored to lead the Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement (Ph.D.) program at Nexier University.

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Level: Doctorate
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media; Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues, Foster Public Engagement, and Build a Culture of Sustainability.

Practical focus

Research in Digital Humanities, Science Communication, Digital Storytelling, Leadership in Public Engagement, Policy Advising.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

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Success journey

Internships in technology companies or environmental organizations
Roles as digital humanities researchers or science communicators
Consultancy in advanced digital environmental humanities and public engagement
Support roles in academic research projects on digital environmental humanities

Career opportunities

Director of Environmental Humanities for research institutions or NGOs
Science Communicator for environmental organizations or public outreach programs
Digital Storyteller for environmental causes
Researcher in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement

Jobs and projects

Cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating environmental studies, humanities, and digital media
Developing strategic thinking for environmental communication and public engagement
Enhancing problem-solving through the analysis of complex environmental communication challenges
Critical thinking for a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

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What you gain
- Mastering advanced practical skills in Research in Digital Humanities and Science Communication.
- Gaining expertise in Digital Storytelling and Leadership in Public Engagement.
- Developing problem-solving abilities for complex Policy Advising.
- Cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating environmental studies, humanities, and digital media at an advanced level.
Skills you build
- Mastering AI-powered techniques for environmental narrative architecture.
- Applying advanced research to digital environmental humanities and public engagement.
- Interpreting and analyzing complex environmental issues and their implications for public engagement.
- Identifying optimal narrative pathways and simulating audience emotional responses.

Listed courses

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Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement

01Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media
1. FoundationsFoundations of Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media
  The learner can master advanced practical skills in Research in Digital Humanities and Science Communication, as applied to Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media.
  The learner can gain expertise in Digital Storytelling and Leadership in Public Engagement, as applied to Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media.
2. MethodsMethods in Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media
  The learner can develop problem-solving abilities for complex Policy Advising, as applied to Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media.
  The learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating environmental studies, humanities, and digital media at an advanced level, as applied to Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media.
3. ApplicationApplication of Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media
  The learner can master AI-powered techniques for environmental narrative architecture, as applied to Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media.
  The learner can apply advanced research to digital environmental humanities and public engagement, as applied to Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media.
02Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues
1. FoundationsFoundations of Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues
  The learner can interpreting and analyze complex environmental issues and their implications for public engagement, as applied to Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues.
  The learner can identify optimal narrative pathways and simulating audience emotional responses, as applied to Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues.
2. MethodsMethods in Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues
  The learner can apply a method from Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues to a new documented context.
03Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability
  The learner can explain the core terms of Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability.
2. MethodsMethods in Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability
  The learner can apply a method from Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foster Public Engagement and Build a Culture of Sustainability to a new documented context.
04Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning
1. FoundationsFoundations of Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning
  The learner can explain the core terms of Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning.
2. MethodsMethods in Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning
  The learner can apply a method from Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Ethical Implications of AI in Environmental Campaigning to a new documented context.
05Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Culture and Our Relationship with Nature to a new documented context.
06Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies
1. FoundationsFoundations of Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies
  The learner can explain the core terms of Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies.
2. MethodsMethods in Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies
  The learner can apply a method from Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Advanced Digital Humanities and Environmental Studies to a new documented context.
07Science Communication and Public Engagement
1. FoundationsFoundations of Science Communication and Public Engagement
  The learner can explain the core terms of Science Communication and Public Engagement.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Science Communication and Public Engagement.
2. MethodsMethods in Science Communication and Public Engagement
  The learner can apply a method from Science Communication and Public Engagement to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Science Communication and Public Engagement for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Science Communication and Public Engagement
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Science Communication and Public Engagement against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Science Communication and Public Engagement to a new documented context.
08Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy to a new documented context.
09Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement
1. FoundationsFoundations of Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement
  The learner can explain the core terms of Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement.
2. MethodsMethods in Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement
  The learner can apply a method from Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Case Studies in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

My expertise spans the intricate domains of Leading Research at the Intersection of Environmental Studies, Humanities, and Digital Media; Investigating New Ways to Communicate Environmental Issues, Foster Public Engagement, and Build a Culture of Sustainability. My work seamlessly integrates environmental studies, humanities, and digital media. I am widely recognized for my contributions, with publications like "The Narrative of Climate Change: Digital Storytelling and Public Perception" and "AI for Cultural Heritage Interpretation in Environmental Advocacy" listed on these platforms. I hold prestigious memberships as a "Director of Environmental Humanities" at the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society and a "Co-Chair" of the UNESCO Ad Hoc Expert Group on Digital Ethics for Environmental Data. My thought leadership is evident through my seminal works and participation in high-level global policy debates on climate literacy, environmental justice, and the role of digital culture in shaping our relationship with nature, frequently featured in publications like Environmental Humanities or Science Communication.

Applied mentorship

My expertise lies in understanding and navigating the technical challenges of digital environmental humanities, focusing on Research in Digital Humanities, Science Communication, Digital Storytelling, Leadership in Public Engagement, and Policy Advising. I focus on the practical implementation and application of theoretical concepts, explaining complex interdisciplinary topics in a clear and concise manner. I guide my students through the challenging integration aspects of different fields and ensure they grasp the nuances of combining disparate data types, fostering a detail-oriented and methodical approach.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

R / 01

Professor research lens

Book: "Digital Earth Narratives: Environmental Communication and Public Engagement in the AI Age." This book represents a definitive work for leading research at the intersection of environmental studies, humanities, and digital media. It covers investigating new ways to communicate environmental issues, foster public engagement, and build a culture of sustainability.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement." Published in the International Journal of Environmental Communication, this article presents pioneering research at the intersection of environmental studies, humanities, and digital media. It investigates new ways to communicate environmental issues, foster public engagement, and build a culture of sustainability, exploring digital storytelling, interactive media, and AI-powered educational tools for environmental literacy and advocacy.

Article: "AI for Personalized Environmental Education: Tailoring Climate Narratives to Diverse Audiences." This article details the application of AI algorithms for personalized environmental education. It explores how AI can analyze individual learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and existing beliefs to tailor climate narratives, educational content, and engagement strategies, thereby making environmental science more accessible and persuasive for diverse audiences and fostering greater public understanding and action.

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "From Climate Anxiety to Action: The Role of Digital Storytelling in Inspiring Environmental Engagement." This blog post academically explores how compelling digital storytelling, leveraging multimedia (e.g., interactive documentaries, immersive VR experiences, data visualizations), is becoming a powerful tool to translate complex climate science into emotionally resonant narratives that inspire public engagement and action, moving beyond fear to foster hope and solutions. It discusses the psychological impact of different narrative approaches and highlights successful digital campaigns that have motivated individuals and communities to participate in environmental initiatives.

Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "The Algorithmic Narrator: If AI Writes Our News, Is Truth Still Objective? The Existential Threat to Journalism and Critical Thought." This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial future where advanced AI systems autonomously generate news articles, journalistic reports, and even entire documentaries, dynamically adapting content to individual reader preferences or emotional states. It questions whether AI, despite its efficiency, can truly uphold journalistic ethics, verify sources with human judgment, or offer a nuanced, objective portrayal of truth. It raises profound and disturbing ethical questions about the future of human journalism, the erosion of critical thinking in a world of personalized 'truths,' and the potential for AI to become a powerful tool for pervasive narrative control. It invites a heated and existential debate on the future of an informed public and the very definition of 'truth' in an age of automated information creation.

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Mentor practice lens

My contributions focus on understanding and navigating the technical challenges of digital environmental humanities:

"Digital Humanities for Environmental Justice: Bridging Data and Narrative" (Academic Article).

"Science Communication in the Age of Social Media: Strategies for Impact" (Review Article).

"Public Engagement Models for Climate Action: A Global Perspective" (Policy Brief).

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

I possess a remarkable "superpower": Environmental Narrative Architect. When a student proposes a new digital storytelling project for environmental awareness, I can instantly use the GAF engine to generate multiple narrative pathways, integrate relevant scientific data visualizations, and simulate audience emotional responses. This tool optimizes the narrative for maximum impact, empathy, and behavioral change, allowing for powerful and ethically resonant environmental communication.

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

I possess a remarkable "superpower": Public Discourse Modeler. When students are analyzing public engagement on environmental issues, I can instantly activate a GAF-powered "Public Discourse Modeler." This tool analyzes online conversations, news coverage, and social media trends, simulating the impact of various communication strategies on public opinion, policy debates, and collective action, providing insights for effective public engagement.

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Margaux Laurent

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Nompumelelo Molefe

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Internships in technology companies or environmental organizations

Roles as digital humanities researchers or science communicators

Consultancy in advanced digital environmental humanities and public engagement

Support roles in academic research projects on digital environmental humanities

Director of Environmental Humanities for research institutions or NGOs

Science Communicator for environmental organizations or public outreach programs

Digital Storyteller for environmental causes

Researcher in Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement

Cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating environmental studies, humanities, and digital media

Developing strategic thinking for environmental communication and public engagement

Enhancing problem-solving through the analysis of complex environmental communication challenges

Critical thinking for a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of Digital Environmental Humanities and Public Engagement

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