Mission
Statement
The objectives of the NPS
social science program are to conduct and promote
state-of-the-art social science related to the mission
of the National Park Service and deliver usable
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The role and functions of the Social Science Program
are to: provide
leadership and direction to the social science activities
of the NPS,
serve as a liaison with other programs of the NPS
and the Department of the Interior,
provide technical support to parks, park clusters,
support offices and regional offices, and
support a program of applied social science research
related to the national research needs of the NPS.
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Critical Questions for NPS Social
Science
Who
visits national parks? When do they come, where
do they come from, and what do they look for? Who
doesn't visit, and why? How
do these visitors affect national park resources?
How does park management affect the visitor experience?
How do national parks relate
to their surrounding communities? How do they
affect local, regional, and national economies?
How can threats to national parks
be minimized or reduced?
How effective are NPS educational
efforts--such as museum exhibits, guided hikes,
and ranger-led talks--and how they can be improved?
How can the parks' natural and
cultural resources be managed more effectively?
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For
more information
Contact:
Dr.
Jim Gramann
Visiting Chief Social Scientist
National Park Service
1849 C St., NW (2300)
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202-513-7189
Fax: 202-371-2131 |
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