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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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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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Alums exemplify cross-sector leadership, collaborate to restore stream , articleThree Virginia Tech Executive MNR alums unexpectedly found themselves collaborating on a project to restore a stream in Fairfax County, VA. Rachael Holland, Chad Heflin, and Kyle Hatterick discuss how the training and skills gained from the XMNR program have not only benefited them in their distinct career paths but also contributed immensely to them working together on this project.
Date: Dec 14, 2021 - -
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OMNR student Adrian Hunter helps U.S. Forest Service operate more sustainably , articleEven though pandemic staff shortages and wildfire emergencies have forced Adrian Hunter to dial back his coursework, the Online MNR student continues to apply what he’s learning in his courses to his work in the U.S. Forest Service, helping the organization to operate more smoothly and sustainably
Date: Oct 19, 2021 - -
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Considering a career in sustainability? Start here. , articleThe term “sustainability” can mean different things to different people, but that’s actually a good thing for professionals looking to start or pivot to a career in sustainability. Executive MNR alum Tiffany Rozell shares a perspective from her own experience.
Date: Oct 05, 2021 - -
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Consider your culture: MNR students learn to reflect on social norms in environmental decision-making , articleHow culturally competent are you? Recognizing the importance of cultural context in sustainability issues, the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability (CLiGS) administers a standardized cultural competence assessment to all graduate students in degree programs to help them recognize and improve blind spots.
Date: Aug 24, 2021 - -
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Daniel Dydek forges a new career path, combining diverse professional skills, personal interests, and a passion for sustainability , articleOnline MNR alum Daniel Dydek was looking for a way to put a diverse set of skills and professional experiences—spanning creative writing, bicycle mechanics, oil and gas, and military service—to use in conservation and sustainability. He talked to us about the importance of recognizing opportunities and being comfortable with complexity.
Date: Aug 03, 2021 -
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