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May 2022

Warming temperatures, changing precipitation patterns affecting Wisconsin’s water resources

Posted on June 30, 2022

The WICCI Water Resources Working Group suggests solutions to prepare for and minimize climate impacts to water resources, like increasing water storage across the landscape, installing green infrastructure, protecting wetlands, building outside of flood zones, and installing flood warning systems.

Posted in May 2022

Robbins accepts reappointment

Posted on May 12, 2022

Toward the end of their five-year contract period, all UW–Madison deans undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance.

Posted in May 2022, News

Nelson Institute student completes dual-degree program in Water Resources Management as a ‘triple badger’

Posted on May 3, 2022

Nelson institute graduate student Raj Grewal looks to advocate for fair water management practices through law and policy as the ‘triple badger’ completes the dual-degree program through the Nelson Institute.

Posted in May 2022, News, Water Resources Management

Nelson Institute Dean Robbins featured in BBC story

Posted on April 29, 2022

Robbins’ research on lawns was featured in a recently published BBC article, “Why Lawns May Have Had Their Day.”

Posted in May 2022, News

Conference honors teaching, legacy, and environmental studies advocacy of William Cronon

Posted on April 28, 2022

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.

Posted in May 2022, News

Monica White awarded Carnegie Fellowship

Posted on April 26, 2022

White’s research focuses on Black, Indigenous and Latinx community-based food systems that provide food security, sovereignty, and social solidarity.

Posted in May 2022, News

CCR interim director’s work to develop STEM summer camp featured in Beloit Daily News

Posted on April 26, 2022

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.

Posted in ccr, May 2022, News

Nelson Institute students and faculty earn top spot in global XPRIZE challenge

Posted on April 25, 2022

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.

Posted in May 2022, News, Students

New research by Nelson Institute Environment and Resources alum explores food choices and climate impact

Posted on April 22, 2022

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.

Posted in Alumni, May 2022, News

Nutrient pollution in surface waters is focus for latest Nelson Issue Brief

Posted on April 22, 2022

The Nelson Institute Issue Brief summarizes and conveys up-to-date scholarship from across the UW-Madison campus on key issues of environmental concern.

Posted in May 2022, News

Joshua Calhoun awarded 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award

Posted on April 20, 2022

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.

Posted in che, May 2022, News

Andrea Dutton participates in White House roundtable on climate action

Posted on April 18, 2022

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.

Posted in ccr, May 2022, News

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