Emily Yeager's current research focuses on sustainable community and economic development with an emphasis on rural destinations. Emily currently works as an assistant professor in the Department of Recreation Sciences and directs the Crisp Small Business Resource Center at East Carolina University with a research agenda focused on sustainable community development built upon a community's unique assets and cultural nuances. Previous research has included: >Residents' attitudes towards the Atlanta Beltline Trail >Integrating geographic information systems into resident attitude research>The sustainability of hotel chains, and gender empowerment within tourism >Understanding what kinds of climate and weather tools NC Coastal tourism businesses use>NC coastal community perceptions of environmental change>How to change student's recycling habits at universities>Renewable energy use in the tourism industry >Economic Impacts of festivals on small communities. For any other inquiries or connections, please contact her at yeagere18@ecu.edu.