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Category Archives: restoration
Summer 2020 Course Preview for SUST 361 Urban Ecology
This coming summer semester (2020) the Sustainability Studies program will offer an exciting field-based course, SUST 361 Urban Ecology, taught by Prof. Graham Pickren at the Chicago Campus. This five-Saturdays course introduces students to the research methods and practices of … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, cities, conservation, courses, ecology, education, faculty, parks and public land, restoration, Roosevelt, science, students, wildlife
Urban Ecology Field Lab – Summer opportunity 2019
Hi folks, I am once again serving as the Program Coordinator for the Urban Ecology Field Lab, a summer research/mentorship program at the Field Museum of Natural History. We’re doing important research on biodiversity, soil/water relationships, and social engagement and … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, cities, conservation, ecology, education, internships, museums, parks and public land, research, restoration, science, students
Sustainable RIVER REU – Paid internships, now accepting applications
The Sustainability Program at the University of South Dakota is offering a NSF REU program this summer titled “Sustainable RIVER (Remediating InVasives to Encourage Resilience).” Sustainable RIVER is a full-time, paid, undergraduate research opportunity. In the Sustainable RIVER project, the … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, conservation, ecology, education, fellowships, research, restoration, science, students, water, wildlife
Summer 2019 Course Preview for SUST 361 Urban Ecology
This coming summer semester (2019) the Sustainability Studies program will offer an exciting new field-based course, SUST 361 Urban Ecology, taught by Prof. Graham Pickren at the Chicago Campus. This five-Saturdays course introduces students to the research methods and practices … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, cities, conservation, courses, ecology, education, faculty, parks and public land, restoration, Roosevelt, science, students, wildlife
Alum Diana Ramirez (BA ’17) Publishes Article on Burnham Wildlife Corridor
Diana Ramirez, who graduated from RU in May 2017 as the university’s first double-major in Sociology and Sustainability Studies, has just published an article in the Chicago news publication, South Side Weekly. Her October 10th essay, “Scavenging the South Lakefront,” … Continue reading
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Fall 2017 Course Preview for SUST 350 Service & Sustainability at Eden Place Nature Center
This coming fall semester (2017) the Sustainability Studies program once again offers a unique transformational service learning course, SUST 350 Service and Sustainability, at the Chicago Campus as well as online. Taught by SUST professor Mike Bryson, the course theme … Continue reading
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Calling all Future Conservationists: Doris Duke Program at UM Seeks Applicants for Summer 2017 Program
Applications for the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program hosted by University of Michigan are now officially open. This unique program is committed to diversifying the conservation workforce by training the next generation of land, water, and wildlife professionals among traditionally underrepresented … Continue reading
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