Student Spotlights
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Fostering science curiosity to advance sustainability , articleCan fostering interest and curiosity in science help us put aside our biases and come together to solve wicked problems, like climate change? MNR (Online) student Ellen Haggerty explores the tools we can use.
Date: Sep 05, 2023 - -
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Rationality and risk: examining media portrayals of environmental racism , articleSocial justice is incomplete without environmental justice. MNR (Online) student Andrew Staltari examines media portrayals of these injustices in African American communities as the first step in understanding how society can learn from and respond to the historic and ongoing environmental threats.
Date: Jul 18, 2023 - -
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MNR student and Federal Wildlife Officer Adrian Hunter on enforcing wildlife protection with empathy , articleAs a Federal Wildlife Officer, MNR (Online) student Adrian Hunter is a voice for wildlife. In this interview, Adrian shares how he monitors a large patrol zone and engages all stakeholders while enforcing wildlife laws.
Date: Jun 13, 2023 - -
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Wanted: systems leaders for the circular economy transition , articleExecutive MNR student Brian Kaye shares insights on the current state of the circular economy and how his understanding of excellence in sustainability leadership has evolved as a result.
Date: May 09, 2023 - -
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An XMNR student reflects on psychological resilience to climate anxiety , articleThe end of year can be a great time to reflect: on the lessons we've learned from the past, as well as our plans and hopes for the future. As a part of a classroom discussion on psychological resilience in the face of the continuing climate crisis, XMNR student Chris Gibson reflects on the topic by sharing a story of lessons learned early in his career.
Date: Dec 20, 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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Global sanitation efforts gone to waste , articleWhy is it important to consider culture when solving a sustainability challenge? Kate Leftin, a student in the Executive MNR program, describes her findings from a case study focused on Community Led Total Sanitation in India.
Date: Aug 23, 2022 - -
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MNR alum and 2022 commencement speaker Roxanne Paul launches Earth Day Symposium, new recycling practices on campus , articleAfter her retirement from Virginia Tech in June, MNR alum Roxanne Paul, the graduate student commencement speaker for Virginia Tech’s Washington, D.C., ceremony, plans to continue her work as a climate activist through volunteerism.
Date: May 24, 2022 - -
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Finding work–life–school balance: Tips from our students , articlePlan ahead, carve out work time each day, and believe in yourself: MNR students share pro tips for thriving in an online graduate education program designed for working professionals.
Date: Feb 01, 2022 -
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