Field Notes
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African transformations—examining systematic inequality and resource management in South Africa , articleDuring a Global Study trip to South Africa, students in the Master of Natural Resources (Online) program study the complex relationships between sustainable resource management and conservation and social justice in the post-apartheid era.
Date: Aug 08, 2023 - -
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Tackling the water crisis through policymaking—a new MNR course with Jason Papacosma , articleEvery place has its own unique hydrology and set of water challenges. Understanding the complexity of water management, policymaking, and communication are fundamental pieces of a new "Water and Marine Policy" course coming to the MNR (Online) next spring.
Date: Aug 01, 2023 - -
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Treading on thin water: lessons in sustainable water management , articleThe need for water is universal, but how we access, use, and conserve water varies by region. Executive MNR graduates Eric Torraca and Victoria Yauch examine solutions for differing water management needs.
Date: Jun 20, 2023 - -
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Wildlife conservation: tracking chimpanzees in the wild forests of Uganda , articleWhile working in Uganda, Dr. Omchand Mahdu had the opportunity to go chimp tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, where he learned firsthand about our closest relatives and efforts to protect them.
Date: Apr 11, 2023 - -
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Learning science your way–inspiring young students in the field through STEAM , articleScience should be accessible to everyone, regardless of learning style. MNR professor Dr. Desiree Di Mauro takes us inside her project that is helping to shape the next generation of conservation scientists.
Date: Mar 07, 2023 - -
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XMNR alum challenges the cultural norms of open fire cooking in Latin America , articleAlex Eaton, XMNR alum, reflects on his role at StoveTeam International tackling the wicked problem of open fire cooking in Latin America.
Date: Nov 01, 2022 - -
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Oyster restoration in Lafayette River: a success story , articleOysters are a vital part of coastal health. MNR (Online) student Tom Johnson writes about the collaborative efforts focused on restoring populations, and in turn, the marine environment, along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
Date: Oct 11, 2022 - -
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MNR students team up with international NGO to help support conservation of the endangered African painted dog , articleFor 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 - -
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Stewardship’s a hoot with the nest box crew , articleIn his article for the Bay Journal, Tyler Walston, XMNR19, shares his hopes for how a simple backyard bird box can lead to a citizenry more engaged on environmental issues.
Date: Jun 14, 2022 - -
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Community-based climate change solutions: the value of public–private partnerships in water management , articleIn their class project on the Clean Water Partnership, students in the 2021 Executive MNR cohort saw an opportunity to scale up community partnerships and come up with climate adaptation solutions that community leaders could incorporate into their plans.
Date: Jan 04, 2022 -
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