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Biography
Cranmer's research focuses on barriers to deployment of renewable energy technologies with a growing focus on energy and climate justice. She uses a mix of quantitative and qualitative approaches to address challenges in renewable energy and look for ways to improve outcomes. Cranmer completed a doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and holds a Master's degree in Engineering and Public Policy from the University of Maryland. She has a Bachelor's degree in Material Science and Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Ph.D., Modeling the Economic and Environmental Value of Offshore Wind Energy, University of Massachusetts
… → 2017
Engineering and Public Policy, MEPP, University of Maryland
… → 2013
Materials Science and Engineering, BS, Pennsylvania State University
… → 2007
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Grants
- 13 Finished
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Valente Center Student Research Assistantship
Cranmer, Z. (Other)
Valente Center for Arts and Sciences
09/1/22 → 05/31/23
Project: Research
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Valente Center Student Research Assistantship
Cranmer, Z. (Other)
Valente Center for Arts and Sciences
09/1/21 → 05/31/22
Project: Research
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Valente Center Student Research Assistantship
Cranmer, Z. (Other)
Valente Center for Arts and Sciences
01/1/21 → 08/31/21
Project: Research
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Subaward: Disaster Recovery and Response Innovation through Fuel Cell Deployment
Cranmer, Z. (CoPI)
01/1/21 → 12/31/24
Project: Research
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Subaward: Disaster Recovery and Response Innovation through Fuel Cell Deployment
Cranmer, Z. (Other)
09/1/20 → 12/31/23
Project: Research
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Modeling Innovation
Cranmer, Z. & Baker, E., 2025, (Accepted/In press) Handbook of Energy Innovation. Edward ElgarResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Renewable energy as a social innovation
Cranmer, Z., 2025, (Accepted/In press) The Elgar Companion to Social Innovation and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Edward ElgarResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Use of Virtual Reality to Engage Undergraduate Students in Environmental Field Experiences
Stoner, E. & Cranmer, Z., 2025, In: Future in Education Research. 3, 3, p. 409-434Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Immersive and Inclusive Pedagogy: Examining VR’s Effectiveness in Student Learning
Shah, G., Stoner, E. & Cranmer, Z., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Investigating how social justice framing for assessments impacts technical learning
Nock, D., Cranmer, Z. & Pottmeyer, L., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: INFORMS Transactions on Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Professional Service
- 11 Professional Service
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Conference/Workshop Session Chair
Cranmer, Z. (Participant)
2022Activity: Other › Professional Service
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Conference/Workshop Session Chair
Cranmer, Z. (Participant)
2022Activity: Other › Professional Service
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Conference/Workshop Session Chair
Cranmer, Z. (Participant)
2020Activity: Other › Professional Service
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Conference/Workshop Session Chair
Cranmer, Z. (Participant)
2019Activity: Other › Professional Service
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Conference/Workshop Session Chair
Cranmer, Z. (Participant)
2018Activity: Other › Professional Service