I am a doctoral student in the Developmental Science program and a Colombian Fulbright grantee. Previously, I did a Master’s degree in Psychology at Universidad Nacional de Colombia. I am interested in exploring children’s understanding of the natural world and how those understandings impact their concern for environmental harm and their attitudes towards environmental conservation. Currently, I am examining children’s anthropomorphic attributions to natural entities (e.g., Earth) and its impact on environmental moral reasoning. Additionally, I am exploring children’s and adults’ concept of nature and particularly  whether they conceive humans as part of nature.  My research aims to inform environmental education strategies in the United States and Colombia.
Contact lpizzab@bu.edu