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When the Heat Is on—Learn, Learn, Learn , articleWe are all under tremendous stress right now. And if you think that you don’t have any time or energy to spare for anything other than just getting through one day at a time, you are not alone. Yet, XMNR faculty member Jerry Abrams urges all of us to make an effort, even if small, and proposes activities we can engage in regularly to make ourselves and our teams and organizations better. "If you put your mind to it for a few moments each day, week, and month, your leadership ability can vastly improve during these immensely challenging times," he says.
Date: 05/21/2020 -
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Clean Water for All: How Public–Private Partnerships Work with Communities , articleWith all the rigorous hand washing everyone is doing these days, the subject of water is top of mind. Yet availability of water is not a given, globally or in the United States. Students in our Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program explore water challenges, strategies, and solutions as a focus area each year. Specifically, XMNR students examine the innovative Clean Water Partnership (CWP) in Prince George’s County, Maryland, as a case study for “partnering for water.”
Date: 05/12/2020 -
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Unplugged: Leading Online Students Beyond the Screen , articleHow many ZOOM meetings does it take to deliver a high-quality online learning experience to graduate students in environmental sustainability? Zero. Dr. Kieran Lindsey, Associate Director for Online Programs at CLiGS, talks about innovative teaching approaches our faculty have developed over the years to create a rich learning experience for students. “Once virtual educators, including Online MNR faculty, began to think outside the lecture-centric classroom box, they realized students don’t have to be looking at a screen to learn,” she says.
Date: 05/05/2020 -
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Understanding global issues is more important than ever , articleGlobal sustainability challenges affect all people on the planet and it is up to people to address pervasive issues like climate change, poverty, hunger, equitable economic development, and more. Sustainability professionals are on the forefront of that effort. To succeed, they need to understand the complexity, interconnectedness, and depth of the issues in front of them. To zero in on what different regions throughout the world are experiencing, instructors like Dr. Omchand Mahdu help students acquire the cultural and technical skill sets they need to successfully immerse themselves in these regions.
Date: 04/23/2020 -
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Time to Thrive: Leadership, Resilience, and Opportunity for Positive Change , articleWork, as we know it, has changed dramatically in recent weeks. Unemployment statistics in the United States continue to soar, trending toward the Great Depression. In these challenging times, our Lead Career Coach Jennifer Wills encourages readers to keep a positive mindset, seek opportunities for leadership, and always look for ways to remain competitive on the job market.
Date: 04/16/2020 -
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Experience necessary: U.S. Marine Corps vet, XMNR alum lands environmental dream job , articleUSMC veteran and XMNR alum Spencer Stater shares his story about how a pursuit of a meaningful career in the environment field and frustration with lack of necessary experience led him to Virginia Tech's Executive Master of Natural Resources in Global Sustainability, a year-long interdisciplinary program designed for working professionals that gave him the credentials and confidence he needed to land a dream job in his post-military career.
Date: 04/10/2020 -
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In Fact, Do Not Spill the Wine. Or the Water. Environmental Security in Mendoza, Argentina , articleGiven the vital role of water in human survival, it’s astonishing how inefficient and careless people around the world continue to be with this essential resource. Center Director Dr. Michael Mortimer examines the case of Mendoza province in Argentina, world-famous for its Malbecs, and also mostly desert. For sustainability professionals, Mendoza offers a fascinating case study in environmental security threats and opportunities.
Date: 04/03/2020 -
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Virginia Tech Executive Master’s program launches veteran into second career , articleFacing the prospect of upcoming retirement from the U.S. Navy, Ryan Donner saw an opportunity to turn his love of the outdoors into a rewarding second career. When he looked into attractive job postings in the field, however, he realized he needed a degree in natural resources. Financial support from the G.I. Bill, which provides educational assistance to service members, veterans, and their dependents, made it possible for Ryan to earn his Master of Natural Resources degree at Virginia Tech and to start pursuing a career as a Natural Resources Police Officer.
Date: 03/18/2020 -
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New Course: Innovative Water Partnerships , articleDecision-making for water sustainability is a process that involves many stakeholders every step of the way and often requires participation from the public sector, especially when the goal is new policy. Dr. Seth Brown co-teaches the Innovative Water Partnerships course, which is designed to equip students with the skills to see sustainability initiatives through from start to finish.
Date: 03/12/2020 -
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Sovereignty vs. Sanctuary: Perils of Climate Migration , articleThe story of seeking a better life in another place is not new. Today we see it all across the world, as people are leaving the countryside for the cities in search of jobs, opportunity, sanctuary, and security. But it seems that the journey to a better life is most often littered with national borders, fences, and other obstacles. In this post, Center Director Dr. Michael Mortimer discusses the impact of climate change on global migration.
Date: 03/05/2020
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