Faculty Profiles
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Article ItemHumor, storytelling, and empathy: Dr. Joe Albert on what makes a leader stand out , article
Joe Albert is a leadership coach, consultant, trainer, and Professor of Practice in Virginia Tech’s Master of Natural Resources program. We sat down with him to discuss what makes a good leader, and why it’s so important to have strong leadership in the sustainability field.
Date: Jan 10, 2023 -
Article ItemSupply chain management: three pillars for every sustainability leader , article
Supply chains are more than just products and transportation—they are dynamic systems that involve people, processes, information, and nature. Associate Professor of Practice Donna Palumbo-Miele shares the three pillars of sustainability that every supply chain leader should know.
Date: Dec 13, 2022 -
Article ItemExamining the human dimensions of sustainability with Dr. Courtney Kimmel , article
What’s a green job? According to Dr. Courtney Kimmel, every job is a green job. All it takes is critical thinking and a different way of framing the issues. “You don’t have to be a sustainability professional to be a sustainability practitioner,” she says.
Date: Nov 08, 2022 -
Article ItemA custom cohort graduate program: what makes the Executive MNR stand out , article
Personalization is essential in thoughtful teaching and effective learning. We spoke with eight faculty members to discuss what sets our Executive Master of Natural Resources program apart.
Date: Sep 20, 2022 -
Article ItemMNR students team up with international NGO to help support conservation of the endangered African painted dog , article
For over 10 years, MNR faculty member Dr. Heather E. Eves has incorporated experiential learning into her "Adaptive Management" course, with students serving as professional consultants to international conservation organizations.
Date: Sep 13, 2022 -
Article ItemFinnish Lapland: authentically inauthentic or something altogether more wicked? , article
When it comes to climate change, the Arctic displays some of its most dramatic effects. Dr. Michael Mortimer introduces us to the Finnish Lapland and the many challenges that make it a fascinating destination for students of sustainability.
Date: Aug 16, 2022 -
Article ItemThe power of individualized student development with XMNR career coach Susan Apollonio , article
Starting a graduate program without a hard science background can be intimidating, but students are offered individual guidance to understand their potential for growth and focus with Executive Master of Natural Resources alum and leadership coach, Susan Apollonio.
Date: Aug 09, 2022 -
Article ItemTourist vs. tourist: Forget future generations, what do we do now? , article
As many of us are packing our bags for summer getaways or going through pictures of recent trips, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the impacts of our travel choices. A seasoned world traveler, CLiGS Founding Director Dr. Michael Mortimer offers a perspective on the sustainability of tourism in the long term and now.
Date: Jul 19, 2022 -
Article ItemCLiGS Global Study returns with a first-time trip to the Baltic Sea , article
For the first time in two years, MNR students traveled on a Global Study trip, and to a new pairing of destinations—Finland and Estonia—where they learned about how governments and industries are transforming economies and landscapes in response to global warming.
Date: Jun 21, 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: May 10, 2022
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