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Article ItemExecutive MNR alum Nikki Mehta integrates technology and sustainability in her career pivots , article
Nikki Mehta, XMNR19, has worked in the tech industry for the majority of her career. Her experience in the Executive MNR program has broadened her perspective and expanded her career priorities to put sustainability at the heart of everything she does.
Date: 05/17/2022 -
Article ItemBarcelona: Contrasts and contradictions in the city by the sea , article
Barcelona is on the itinerary for two MNR Global Study experiences this year. Associate Dean Dr. Michael Mortimer talks about what makes this city a great destination for students of sustainability, as well as one of his favorite cities in the world.
Date: 05/10/2022 -
Article ItemHow to unify a hybrid workplace with purpose as the centerpiece , article
“The desire for purpose is deeply human. And a shared purpose forges common bonds among individuals and groups. Cement relationships and ensure unity in your hybrid workplace by making a clear and inspiring purpose the centerpiece,” advises Kathy Miller Perkins, organizational psychologist and one of our Career Coaches.
Date: 05/03/2022 -
Article ItemMichael Mortimer to lead College of Natural Resources and Environment initiatives in greater Washington, D.C., metro area , article
Michael Mortimer, founding director of the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability, has been named associate dean for programs and initiatives in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area for the College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE).
Date: 04/20/2022 -
Article ItemTips for eco-anxious sustainability professionals , article
As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day, many feel a profound sense of dread about our planet’s future. Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and one of our Career Coaches, shares these insightful tips to help sustainability professionals stay positive.
Date: 04/19/2022 -
Article ItemXMNR alum and military veteran Patrick Schuler reflects on the importance of leadership training , article
Patrick Schuler, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program, talks about his initial apprehension about the utility of the leadership classes in the program. A former military officer and seasoned civil servant with ample leadership experience, he shares how his perspective shifted to a broader sense of what leadership truly means, how much he still needs to learn, and the importance of doing so.
Date: 04/12/2022 -
Article ItemA new MNR (Online) course explores human security and environmental justice , article
In the fall semester, Dr. Marcy Schnitzer will offer a new course for Virginia Tech MNR (Online) students: Human Security and Environmental Justice. The course examines environmental justice issues through the lens of human security, and is part of a suite of courses focused on environmental security.
Date: 04/05/2022 -
Article ItemThree simple steps to kickstart culture change in your organization , article
“Some leaders say culture is too complex to pin down and requires the knowledge of experts, often outside of the company. On the contrary, you do not need to start with a ‘bring in the experts’ approach,” advises Kathy Miller Perkins.
Date: 03/22/2022 -
Article ItemA new course teaches sustainability students how to manage risk, rationally , article
“We face risks every day and we make decisions about which risks to ignore, which to assess and manage in systematic ways, and which to panic about,” says Dr. Paul Wagner. “This is critical for fields such as global sustainability which confront challenges of understanding, identifying, and communicating risks across cultures.”
Date: 03/15/2022 -
Article ItemMNR students to study carbon capture, geothermal energy, and more in the Land of Fire and Ice , article
Iceland, a global leader in the development of renewable energy and sustainable fisheries, is a new Global Study location for Virginia Tech’s MNR graduate students. Meet Dr. Marc Stern, the faculty lead on Global Study Iceland, and learn more about what to expect from the experience.
Date: 03/08/2022
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