Treves will receive support for his research, titled “Non-lethal predator control evaluated with gold-standard experiments.”
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Andrea Hicks named first Hanson Family Fellow
This fellowship is made possible thanks to a generous donation from the Lewis P. Hanson family through the Hanson Family Fund for Sustainability Research, a fund that supports faculty and student sustainability-related research as well as an annual sustainability-related public lecture.
UW–Madison engineering student finds purpose in multidisciplinary education, discovers passion for people, health, and the environment
Ana Diges, a senior majoring in materials science and engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is building a rich and purposeful education by pursuing multiple certificates and participating in a variety of educational programs.
Looking to the stars, Nelson student dreams big while pursuing environmental studies and astrophysics majors
Maicen Stuart has always had a passion for the natural world. Growing up in Bountiful, Utah, a small city just north of Salt Lake City, Stuart spent much of his youth hiking and exploring the …
Nelson Institute professor Steve Ventura retires
During his time with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ventura’s roles have ranged from student to director of the Nelson Institute Land Tenure Center and Chair of the Land Resources program (now Environment and Resources).
Nelson Institute Dean co-authors paper that warns of “green sacrifice zones,” calls for non-colonial climate action
Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies Dean, Paul Robbins, and senior research fellow at Pompeu Fabra University, Christos Zografos, are co-authors of the recently released paper, “Green Sacrifice Zones, or Why a Green New Deal Cannot Ignore the Cost Shifts of Just Transitions.”
Nelson PhD student receives United Nations fellowship, joins hundreds of scientists working on environmental report
Nelson Institute Environment & Resources (E&R) PhD student Elizabeth Berg was recently awarded a fellowship from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to work on the sixth edition of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6).
Nelson Institute graduate student combines conservation and community outreach in Sarawak, Malaysia
Nelson Institute Environment & Resources graduate student Olivia Cosby is working to combine conservation and community outreach while conducting fieldwork in Sarawak, a state located on the island of Borneo, Malaysia with diverse ecosystems, rainforests, and protected …
UniverCity Alliance speaker series inspires collaboration, aims to improve cities and local governments
The UniverCity Alliance (UCA) is hosting a fall speaker series that brings together researchers, practitioners, students, and community members to share ideas and address issues related to building sustainable and healthy communities.
From coffee to biodiversity: Nelson Institute study reveals how coffee farms influence tree species diversity in India
In a study recently published in the “Annal of American Association of Geographers,” scientists in the U.S. and India report that plant and animal biodiversity in the Western Ghats region of India is contingent upon the growing conditions of local coffee plantations.
Nelson Graduate cohort works to protect diverse water habitat, helps guide conservation of Waubesa Wetlands
A cohort of graduate students within the Nelson Institute’s Water Resources Management (WRM) program recently published a report that provides key insights on protecting the Waubesa Wetlands, a 371-acre state natural area located on the southwestern shore …
Nelson PhD candidate maps nearly one-third of the world’s croplands, rural and farming communities stand to benefit
Aparna Phalke, a PhD candidate in the Nelson Institute Environment and Resources (ER) program, recently received international recognition for her work in developing a high-resolution cropland area map of Europe, the Middle East, Russia, and Central Asia.
Nelson Institute alumna working with Google, LinkedIn and Project Drawdown to create powerful climate change solutions
Nelson Institute alumna, Elizabeth Bagley, is at the forefront of developing sustainability and climate change solutions by connecting the public to the world of complex ecosystems.
2020 Nelson Institute Alumni Award Winners
Nelson Institute alumni are at the forefront of important efforts around the world. Such impactful work is deserving of recognition, which is why the Nelson Institute is proud to honor outstanding alumni.
Nelson Institute alumnus connecting environment and community with Iowa DNR
For Nelson Institute alumnus Steve Hopkins, pursuing a career in environmentalism was an easy choice. Hopkins grew up learning about animals, gardening, and the outdoors from his grandparents who had a cattle farm in Missouri. He credits his grandparents with introducing him to his passion and ultimately leading him to his current position with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Nelson Institute offers online Conservation Standards course
Conservation Essentials, a one-of-a-kind online course in conservation management is now being offered by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
‘Multispecies Justice’ conference highlights Indigenous knowledge, student research
In early March, a couple hundred gathered at the Pyle Center on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to participate in a graduate student conference highlighting social and environmental justice. The conference was hosted by The …
UniverCity Year program garners national attention for work in Monona
The UniverCity Year (UCY) program, which is administered with support from Nelson Institute affiliate faculty and staff, was recently featured in an article on the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities – Network (EPIC-N) website. …
Recent Nelson grad follows passion for people, sustainability, and the planet
Nelson Institute alumna Jackie Millonzi’s passion for sustainability began as a freshman in high school, when she took a humanities course that opened her eyes to major environmental issues such as pollution and climate change. …
Alumna leads the way with Conservation Standards
As a senior researcher at the Research Center for Endangered Species National Institute of Ecology in the Republic of Korea, Nelson Institute alumna Anya Lim works on a wide variety of conservation planning projects. Whether the project …
UW-Madison Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment supports the Wisconsin Rainfall Project
In recent years, the number of heavy rainfall incidents has increased. What was once considered a 100-year storm is now a frequent occurrence. As such, many cities are looking to better understand extreme rainfall statistics …
Research aiming to protect biodiversity receives UW2020 grant award
As climate change, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species threaten the health of ecosystems around the world, many scientists warn that the planet is in the midst of a mass extinction, in which species are being …
Alumnus continues to be inspired by Nelson Institute experience decades after graduation
Throughout his career, Nelson Institute alumnus Warren Buchanan has continued to pursue an interdisciplinary approach to science. A lesson he says he learned during his time as a graduate student with the Nelson Institute in …
Nelson alumnus devotes nearly three decades to protecting vital water resources
Steve Jann was a senior at the University of Michigan when he first discovered his passion for water. As an undergraduate studying natural resources, he enrolled in an aquatic ecology course where he had the …
Nelson Institute Associate Professor Holly Gibbs featured in The Economist
Holly Gibbs, an associate professor in the Nelson Institute Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) and Department of Geography, was recently featured in The Economist. The article, titled “How big beef and soya …