Climate Action, Student Awards

Vivian Liu – 2023 Udall Scholar

ENVS rising senior, Vivian Liu, has been named a 2023 Udall Scholar, the 4th in Emory's history. Vivian is pursuing a BS in ENVS on the Social Science & Policy track. Vivan's award is in recognition of research and advocacy work focused on preserving natural landscapes and uplifting marginalized communities. Read the full story in… Continue reading Vivian Liu – 2023 Udall Scholar

Student Awards, Student Research

2023 Hickcox Award

Every year it is our honor to choose an ENVS graduating senior who displays significant leadership, presence and service within the ENVS department and Emory community. The Hickcox Award is named in honor of ENVS distinguished Emeritus Professor (and Waffles King), C. Woodbridge Hickcox, or Woody as we know him. Every year it is a… Continue reading 2023 Hickcox Award

Student Awards, Students in the News

McMullan Award honors Clare McCarthyโ€™s work as a changemaker

May 1, 2023 We invite you to read the full story on Clare's award in Emory News. Story by April Hunt and photo by Kay Hinton. Congratulations, Clare!

Student Awards, Student Field Research

Amazon Field Research Trip Reflection – Spring 2023

By: Anyssa Fernandez, 23C When most people ask a typical college student what they plan to do over spring break, they don'tย expect a senior to say they are going to spend it doing field work. I on the other hand was more than willing to spend my 10 days exploring and researching the Amazon Rainforest.… Continue reading Amazon Field Research Trip Reflection – Spring 2023

Student Awards

2022 Lester Scholarship Recipients

We are excited to celebrate the ENVS seniors awarded the 2022 Lester Scholarship. These seniors represent the very best of ENVS - academic excellence, leadership and fostering community within the department and the greater Emory community. Please join us in congratulating these students! Clare McCarthy 23C ENVS BS/4+1 BS/MPHFavorite ENVS course: 131! It was the… Continue reading 2022 Lester Scholarship Recipients

Student Awards, Student Research, Students in the News

ENVS rising junior, Nick Chang, receives NOAA Hollings Scholarship

Congratulations to ENVS rising junior, Nick Chang 24C, on receiving the NOAA Hollings Scholarship. Anyone who knows Nick, knows that his curiosity and scholarship are unparalleled - we are so lucky that he has found his home in ENVS. With Professor John Wegner and Professor Eri Saikawa as mentors, watch out for Nick - this… Continue reading ENVS rising junior, Nick Chang, receives NOAA Hollings Scholarship

Student Awards, Student Research

2022 Hickcox Award Winner – Olivia Milloway, 22C

Every year it is our honor to choose an ENVS graduating senior who displays significant leadership, presence and service within the ENVS department and Emory community. The Hickcox Award is named in honor of ENVS distinguished Emeritus Professor (and Waffles Thursday King), C. Woodbridge Hickcox, or Woody as we know him. Every year it is… Continue reading 2022 Hickcox Award Winner – Olivia Milloway, 22C

Student Awards

2021 Hickcox Award Winner – Panisara Jaijongkit, 21C

Every year it is our honor to choose an ENVS graduating senior who displays significant leadership, presence and service within the ENVS department and Emory community. The Hickcox Award is named in honor of ENVS distinguished Emeritus Professor (and Waffles Thursday King), C. Woodbridge Hickcox, or Woody as we know him. Every year it is… Continue reading 2021 Hickcox Award Winner – Panisara Jaijongkit, 21C

Student Awards, Student Research

Congratulations to the 2021 Lester Scholarship Recipient, Olivia Milloway 22C

The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction. โ€“ Rachel Carson Please join us in congratulating ENVS rising senior, Olivia Milloway 22C, on receiving the Lester Scholarship. We are honored to recognize Oliviaโ€™s gifts as a scholar… Continue reading Congratulations to the 2021 Lester Scholarship Recipient, Olivia Milloway 22C

Internships, Student Awards, Student Research

Congratulations to the Green Internships Career Fund Awardees

Like so many opportunities in the summer and fall of 2020, the expectations of an internship experience shifted. Along with fluctuating expectations, paid internship opportunities became scarce. In late summer 2020, a generous donor stepped forward, providing funding to the Department of Environmental Sciences to support students with internships focused on the green sector. We… Continue reading Congratulations to the Green Internships Career Fund Awardees