Alumni in Focus

Behind the Binoculars

Olivia Sanderfoot came to birding looking for an “easy A,” but now shares accolades and office space with the world’s top birders.

The Transdisciplinarian

How Alberto Vargas turned interdisciplinary interests into a career-defining strength.

At the Corner of Academia and Government

Maria Daniela Castillo makes connections everywhere she goes: from cars and people to research and reality.

Every Pixel Tells a Story

Amintas Brandão Jr. works daily to protect and preserve his community — even though he’s thousands of miles away.

The Gateway Bug

Valerie Stull sought a nexus between the environment, human health, and nutrition. She found it with crickets.

Where to Start? Where You Are

Environmental educator Anne Pearce builds community by helping others connect with the natural world — wherever they call home.

What Lies Beneath

When it comes to Wisconsin’s hydrogeology, Sue Swanson is a source of knowledge and inspiration.

A River Runs through Him

Most humans are 60 percent water; Stephen Born is 100 percent.

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