Guardian of the Green
From a young age, Aryn Swann knew she wanted to save the world.
Breaking Down Borders
“When I was young, I never walked on roads,” says Induja Gandhiprasad, a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in environmental conservation.
A Painted Purpose
David Kuvawoga has held a deep connection to the environment since birth.
Building a Sustainable Community
Imagine a community where people work together to preserve natural resources, protect their watershed, and learn about the importance of conservation.
EC Graduate and Board of Visitors Member Helps connect People to Urban Green Spaces
Hidden among the pavement and large buildings of many urban areas are small but sacred green spaces. From a young age Angélica Sánchez-Mora was able to appreciate both urban and rural living. Now, she works to help connect those living in urban spaces to the slices of nature around them.
A Welcome Return
Caitlin Williamson’s connection with the Nelson Institute runs deep, having graduated with the very first cohort of students to complete the environmental conservation (EC) master’s degree in 2015.
EC and EOI Cohorts Finish 15-Month Programs
As summer comes to a close, so does the 2021–22 Environmental Conservation (EC) and Environmental Observation and Informatics (EOI) cohorts.
EC Student Aspires to a Role in Conservation Planning Despite Facing Adversity
Nelson Institute environmental conservation (EC) master’s student Carrie Lovelace has persevered through some of life's toughest challenges while completing her degree.
Environmental Conservation MS Student Hopes to Create Change Through a Career in Policy
Starting her career by writing about environmental issues, Mary Kate McCoy found herself wanting to do more to support conservation efforts.
Guardian of the Gulf; Nelson student to expand coastal water cleanup initiative to the Great Lakes
From the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, Nelson Institute student Lisa Scobel is working to keep waterways free of plastic pollution.
Back to her roots: graduate student continues her passion for environmental conservation at the Nelson Institute
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Student discovers passion for One Health approach in Environmental Conservation program
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Environmental Conservation student helps create framework to guide environmental justice work
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Environmental conservation graduate student one of six students from United States invited to attend SWIMM workshop
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Professional degree a new tool for conservation leaders
The professional master's program in environmental conservation will provide practical skills and on-the-ground training to those wanting to advance in environmental fields.
