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Article ItemOMNR alum Megha Khadka strives to ensure a sustainable future for the Gulf Coast , article
Online MNR alumna Megha Khadka imagines a sustainable future for the Gulf Coast of the United States in her new role at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Date: Nov 09, 2021 -
Article ItemOMNR student Adrian Hunter helps U.S. Forest Service operate more sustainably , article
Even 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 -
Article ItemCareer Coaching Series: What certification should I get if I want to work in sustainability? , article
If you’re confused by certifications in the sustainability field, you’re not alone. Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and one of our Career Coaches, offers a practical guide to navigating the certification landscape.
Date: Oct 12, 2021 -
Article ItemConsidering a career in sustainability? Start here. , article
The 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 -
Article ItemXMNR alum Tony Deyerle lands dream job as solar farm developer , article
Executive MNR alum Tony Deyerle talks about how the Virginia Tech graduate program helped him land his dream job in renewable energy, working as a project developer for Sun Tribe Development, a clean energy company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.
Date: Sep 21, 2021 -
Article ItemConsider your culture: MNR students learn to reflect on social norms in environmental decision-making , article
How 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 -
Article ItemXMNR alum Brian Macnamara promotes sustainability, collaboration in the hospitality industry , article
Brian Macnamara, who has worked as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Host Hotels since 2007, says the Executive MNR program helped him discover ways he could incorporate sustainability into business practices in the hospitality sector.
Date: Aug 17, 2021 -
Article ItemHelping the Everglades’ mangrove forests survive climate change , article
There is some hope for mangrove survival if conservationists and managers plan effective climate change adaptation strategies and incorporate them into existing conservation plans to get the most bang for the buck, reports Online MNR student Noelle Chantarasap.
Date: Aug 10, 2021 -
Article ItemDaniel Dydek forges a new career path, combining diverse professional skills, personal interests, and a passion for sustainability , article
Online 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 -
Article ItemMapping ocean plastic: OMNR student Anne Usher partners with nonprofit to stem flow , article
Online MNR Student Anne Usher recently served as an advisor to OpenOceans Global, a marine nonprofit organization devoted to modeling the flow of plastic into the ocean. Anne credits the graduate program with giving her a much stronger understanding of the science of climate change and coastal and marine environments.
Date: Jul 20, 2021
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