Robbins’ research on lawns was featured in a recently published BBC article, “Why Lawns May Have Had Their Day.”
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Conference honors teaching, legacy, and environmental studies advocacy of William Cronon
A day-long conference, “Common Places: Keywords for a More Than Human World,” on April 30 will honor Professor Emeritus William Cronon, who held the position of Frederick Jackson Turner and Vilas Research Professor of History, Geography, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison before his recent retirement.
Monica White awarded Carnegie Fellowship
White’s research focuses on Black, Indigenous and Latinx community-based food systems that provide food security, sovereignty, and social solidarity.
CCR interim director’s work to develop STEM summer camp featured in Beloit Daily News
Michael Notaro, interim director and senior scientist with the Center for Climatic Research was recently highlighted in an article in the Beloit Daily News where he shared information about an NSF grant that is supporting development of a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) camp for autistic students.
Nelson Institute students and faculty earn top spot in global XPRIZE challenge
Nelson Institute faculty and students are part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison team Earth RepAIR and among the top 60 groups, and one of only 21 teams focusing on direct air capture, in the XPRIZE competition, a $100 million global challenge funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation.
New research by Nelson Institute Environment and Resources alum explores food choices and climate impact
Nelson Institute Environment and Resources alumna Clare Bassi led a new study, which was published recently in the Journal of Cleaner Production, as a master’s student.
Nutrient pollution in surface waters is focus for latest Nelson Issue Brief
The Nelson Institute Issue Brief summarizes and conveys up-to-date scholarship from across the UW-Madison campus on key issues of environmental concern.
Joshua Calhoun awarded 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award
Associate Professor, English, and Center for History and the Environment faculty associate, Joshua Calhoun, is among only a dozen faculty members across campus selected to receive a Distinguished Teaching Award.
Andrea Dutton participates in White House roundtable on climate action
Nelson Institute affiliate and Department of Geoscience Professor Andrea Dutton recently participated in a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy roundtable on climate action.
Nelson Institute PhD student pens guest column highlighting Earth Day
Nelson Institute Environment and Resources (E&R) PhD student Audrey Stanton has written a guest column “Tips for Grads: Making every day Earth Day” for the GradConnections Weekly, the graduate student newsletter.
A quarter century of leadership in the private sector reinforces the value of Nelson degrees for alumni duo
For alumni Binks and Judy Colby-George, the Nelson Institute is where it all began.
Nelson Institute students participate in global study on urban environmental change and adaptation
Nelson Institute students and researchers participated in a global study investigating the impact of urbanization on biological evolution.
Nelson associate scientist identifies a new climate model around melting polar ice
Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research associate scientist Feng He is among the researchers highlighted in a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change.
Edge Effects magazine reaches one million views
The editorial board at Edge Effects is celebrating a major milestone during spring semester 2022.
Dean Paul Robbins discusses cranes on WORT FM
On April 5, Nelson Institute Dean Paul Robbins joined WORT FM guest host Richelle Wilson for a special discussion on cranes.
Nelson Institute affiliate is lead author on UN climate report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a report urging a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
First of its kind Nelson Institute summer course addresses eco-anxiety
A new course through the University of Wisconsin–Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies is teaching students to build a path towards resiliency and wellbeing in the face of climate change and eco-anxiety.
Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies to host Earth Day 2022: Water on the Rise
Explore the inextricable link between life and water during the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies Earth Day learning event, Water on the Rise.
Researchers solve mystery behind Antarctica’s lopsided sea ice cycle
For decades, scientists have watched as the sea ice cover around Antarctica slowly grows over several months each year, and then mysteriously disappears at a rapid rate.
Nelson Institute PhD student named Planetary Health Campus Ambassador & IIASA Scholar
Nelson Institute Environment and Resources (E&R) PhD student Thomas Leffler has been selected as a Planetary Health Campus Ambassador with the Planetary Health Alliance.
Nelson Institute affiliate Wendy Turner expands knowledge of wildlife disease ecology
Understanding and improving the mitigation and management of pathogens shared among wildlife, livestock, and humans, is the inspiration for Nelson Institute affiliate Wendy Turner’s research.
New UW–Madison research projects to benefit Great Lakes
Wisconsin Sea Grant recently announced that two Nelson Institute affiliate research projects have been selected to receive funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Study showcases need for improved data surrounding Wisconsin wolf hunts
Assumptions and gaps in population and reproduction data could lead to near local extinction for Wisconsin gray wolves according to a new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers.
Nelson Institute affiliates discuss the future of fossil fuels on WPR
Nelson Institute affiliate and La Follette School of Public Affairs Professor Greg Nemet and Nelson Institute affiliate and Professor, Jonathan Patz are featured in a Wisconsin Public Radio story discussing the future of energy.
Vaishnavi Tripuraneni receives Teaching Assistant (TA) Award for Exceptional Service
Nelson Institute graduate student Vaishnavi Tripuraneni has been awarded a University of Wisconsin–Madison Teaching Assistant (TA) Award for Exceptional Service.