Sophie Van Alsburg has always felt a deep connection to water in all its forms. Whether she’s carving through snowy slopes in winter or diving into lakes in summer, her favorite pastimes are tied to H₂O.
The Commons
A Kaleidoscope of Beings
Heather Swan didn’t have the most conventional upbringing. As a girl, she lived with her mother, an artist, and traveled between artist communities across the country.
Turning Passion into Progress
When Tiffany Clark first started as an undergraduate student, she didn’t plan on majoring in environmental studies.
Raise Your Own Nematodes
Scientists are providing growers with a DIY process to fight insect pests.
The Bright Side of AI
Third-annual Sustainability Symposium highlights the AI in sustainability.
Climate Impacts on Tribal Nations
Nelson Institute alum Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings discusses the cultural, economic, and recreational changes that will result from climate change in Wisconsin.
Where Climate Meets Health
As the nation and the world race to mitigate climate change, sweeping climate policies are emerging — and fast.
The Chronicles of Cal
Cal DeWitt considers his childhood normal — that is, except for the zoo he kept in his backyard.
Illustrating Prairie Ecology
While attending the Rhode Island School of Design for her undergraduate degree, Liz Anna Kozik became very aware of the fact that she was a Midwesterner on the East Coast.
(Don’t Fear) the Weather
Remember when you were a kid, and Halloween was so cold?
Can’t-Miss Moments from Rendezvous 2024
Rendezvous on the Terrace, the annual gathering for alumni of the Nelson Institute, looks a lot different today than when it started.
Four Things You Didn’t Know about Land Tenure
“I’ve found, over the years, that the terminology with land tenure is often kind of murky,” says Lisa Naughton, faculty affiliate in the Nelson institute’s Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE).
Fall 2024 Media Mentions
Would Jesus park in a bike lane? For Philadelphia churches, it’s a real question
Don’t Go Changing Waterfalls
Anita Thompson’s lab finds insights in climate change’s impacts on water resources.
Al Ritmo de la Confianza
“Este es un lugar al que realmente pertenezco”. Así se sentía Gloria Castillo Posada durante su infancia en Bogotá, Colombia.
Zedler vs. The Woodpecker
Paul Zedler has devoted his life’s work to studying ecosystems and teaching the next generation of environmental professionals … but it seems nature isn’t done with him yet.
The Speed of Trust
“This is a place I belong.” That’s how Gloria Castillo Posada felt as a girl growing up in Bogotá, Colombia.
Ankur Desai Named CCR Assistant Director
Professor Ankur Desai will be stepping into the role of assistant director for the Center for Climatic Research this fall.
Real-World Relevance
Energy Analysis and Policy capstone team publishes journal article on renewable natural gas.
Selling the Dream
It’s Friday night in Washington, DC’s Anacostia neighborhood. Laura Miller is outside washing her car as a neighbor stops by the yard to borrow a few hand tools.
Connect, Adapt, and Thrive
Anna Weinberg has called many different habitats home. From the rolling hills of rural Georgia to the towering mountains of Montana, she can adapt and thrive just about anywhere.
Scientific Service Provider
Naomi Louchouarn never wanted to work with water. In fact, during her master’s coursework in California where “every project was focused on either the ocean or the lack of water,” she says, “I was actively fighting working on anything water related.”
Protecting Water for the Present and Future
Water rippling. Birds chirping. Wind whispering.
What’s Your Job?
Learn how the Office of Sustainability’s Ian Aley helps campus be sustainable and successful.
An Invitation to Wonder
Explore the Waubesa Wetlands through a new documentary, screening across Madison for free though the Tales from Planet Earth film series.