Ibe, Raymond Obinna2025-05-062025-05-062022-11Ibe, R. O. (2022). Investigation of the effects of science and technology on environmental impact assessment (Unpublished Master's Thesis). Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeriahttps://repository.futo.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14562/1824This thesis is for the award of Master of Science (MSc.) in Project Management TechnologyThis research work deals on the effects of Science and Technology on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Principally EIA is a predictive tool. Different professionals are involved in EIA and each and everyone has his own view about what should be done or not to ensure that the original aim of EIA as a predictive and decision making tool is achieved. The issue of Science and Technology input in EIA, its effectiveness stimulated this research. The conventional response in this area has been to place emphasis on strengthening existing EIA practice and procedure. It is revealed that the effectiveness of EIA is influenced mainly by six (6) key factors namely, Method and quality of data collection, Research time, legislative backing, information management, laboratory/research results and project funding. Factors like Capacity Building, Education for Participants, Guidance and Procedure for the Conduct of EIA, Continuous Research Training for Project Managers and Technical Staff and Follow up Mechanism have also been implicated for the improved quality and precision of an EIA . Non-probability convention was applied to select the respondents. The researcher self – administered copies of questionnaire to 115 respondents.A Five – Point Likert summated type scale was used to collect primary data and Regression analysis to analyze the data. The researcher also used Analysis of variance table (ANOVA) to establish differences between groups. Finally Spearman Rank Correlation coefficient was applied to test the hypothesis. The results show that there is a significant relationship between Science and Technology and the effectiveness of EIA. Based on the findings The researcher emphasized that substantial improvements can be made with the contribution of science and technology to environmental Impact assessment. It is recognized that analysis within impact assessments will always be limited by the knowledge base either already established or obtainable in the appropriate period. In conclusion of the study, the researcher recommended the upgrading of EIA practice through effort at conceptualization, more effective study, planning and a common realistic expectation through a focused applied Science and Technology Research Programme.enAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 InternationalEnvironmental impact assessmentscience and technologyeducation of participantsresearch programmeDepartment of Management TechnologyMaster’s Thesis