Sustainability science was conceived in the late 20th century in order to develop and evaluate theories through empirical analysis about the complex and evolving relationship between people and their environment. For millennia humans have modified their environments in order to support life. These modifications have gradually grown in scale, so that humans have now become… Continue reading What is Sustainability Sciences?
Andriana Miljanic (C'17) is spending part of her summer in Crested Butte, Colorado as part of Professor Brosi's field research team. She is documenting her experience for us in mini-blog posts and pictures each week. We are thrilled to follow along with Andriana as she studies in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Blog post 1:… Continue reading Field Season at Rocky Mountain Biological Lab
As a rising junior from Miami, Florida, Jennifer Fundora began her undergraduate career with the intention of majoring in International Studies. “My parents are originally from Cuba and my visits back to their hometown led me to dream of becoming the first US ambassador to Cuba” says Fundora. But after taking a freshmen seminar with… Continue reading Jennifer Fundora (C’18) – Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow
Emory College senior Camilla Schramek was named one of 10 Fulbright Study/Research Scholar recipients for the 2016-2017 school year in Denmark. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects. A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country… Continue reading 2016 Fulbright Scholar – Camilla Schramek (C’16)
Recently we caught up with ENVS alumna Rae Wynn-Grant (C'06). Rae's story is a familiar one here in the department - students who arrive at Emory considering one academic path, discover ENVS and then find themselves on an academic trajectory they had not even imagined. Rae's story is a testament to the individual attention that… Continue reading ENVS Alumna, Rae Wynn-Grant (C’06): PhD research and career in conservation science
Thinking about a summer internship? You can use your internship experience to fulfill your independent study requirement for the ENVS major. Sara Kuhn, a current senior in environmental sciences, was looking for opportunities to expand her interest in horticulture this past summer and ended up in Washington, DC as an intern with the Smithsonian Gardens… Continue reading Summer Internship = ENVS Independent Study Course Credit
It is always a pleasure to catch up with alumni and we are so pleased to profile Emory alumna, Jennifer Hoffner. Jenny's experience at Emory is a testament to Emory's commitment to a personalized academic experience. Her journey at Emory to create an experience that was meaningful, both personally and academically, is inspiring. We hope… Continue reading Protecting America’s Rivers: ENVS alumna, Jenny Hoffner (C’91)
Growing up in Tampa, FL, André Delva (C’13) was looking for a chance to spread his wings when he applied to colleges and universities as a high school student. Applying to schools up and down the east coast, Emory University was a school to which he applied on a whim and lucky for Emory, it… Continue reading André Delva (C’13) Awarded Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
A double major in Environmental Sciences and Biology, Kristen Cross graduated in 2013 from Emory and has recently been accepted into medical school. As she embarks on her next step, she was gracious enough to share some of the experiences that made her time at Emory in the Department of Environmental Sciences meaningful. 1. How… Continue reading Next stop, medical school: ENVS alumna, Kristen Cross (C’13).
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