Duke Environment@DukeEnvironment

@DukeU's Nicholas School of the Environment is committed to a multi- and interdisciplinary study of the environment.

 Durham, NC
Based in United States
nicholas.duke.edu
Joined January 2009
What if offshore wind farms could support marine life and fisheries? New research led by Brian Silliman outlines a roadmap for "ecotech," which draws inspiration from nature to solve environmental, economic and social challenges. nicholas.duke.edu/news/intro…
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A state government leader. A Disney sustainability manager. A timberland investor. This Earth Day, the latest Nicholas Narratives features seven alumni reflecting on their Duke journeys and where they are now. 🌎💙 duke.is/earthday
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Duke researchers and students traveled across Nepal, from Lumbini to Lo Manthang, to explore how climate change is impacting people and communities. Read the latest Nicholas Narrative: nicholas.duke.edu/narratives…
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The late coastal geologist Orrin Pilkey frequently spoke about the dynamic nature of N.C.'s barrier islands. In this essay, Pilkey's son Charles explores the geologic processes that formed those islands and other ocean features less visible to the eye: duke.is/wlb
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Our newest faculty members, who joined us in January, are already making a positive impact at Duke. We’re excited to highlight Jason Donaldson, Liyin He and Kimberly Marion Suiseeya, who bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the Nicholas School. #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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Congrats to Rachel Carson Scholars Lizzy Glazer and Dhruv Rungta for being selected @NOAA Hollings Scholars! They will receive a two-year scholarship, paid summer internship opportunities and funding to participate in two national scientific conferences duke.is/4/e2pt
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Congrats again to all our graduates! Check out our commencement recap for photos and videos from our festivities: duke.is/5/j548
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High-Achieving Undergraduates Collect Awards at Nicholas School Diploma Ceremony: duke.is/9/jawy
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Proud of the students we honored at today's undergraduate recognition ceremony. Congratulations on this great achievement! 🎓 #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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Give it up to the Class of 2024! #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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Join us in congratulating of our newest Ph.D. graduates! #WeAreDukeEnvironment
Stanback Dean Lori Bennear and PhD graduates at the 2024 Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony

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Jessica Levasseur was the student speaker at the 2024 Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony

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Excited to celebrate commencement this weekend! Get more details about our recognition ceremonies, including student speakers: PhD/graduate students: duke.is/7/m39n Professional students: duke.is/m/6bqa Undergrad students: duke.is/8/2fmq
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Congrats to Martin Smith and Toddi Steelman for being among the seven @DukeU faculty elected fellows of AAAS! today.duke.edu/2024/04/seven…
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Faculty member Ryan Emanuel (@WaterPotential), a member of the Lumbee tribe, shares insights about Indigenous survival and resilience in the face of radical environmental changes. Listen now: duke.is/on-the-swamp
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Congratulations to our majors who presented their graduation with distinction projects at the 2024 Spring Symposium! #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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As part of the 2024 Spring Symposium, MEM, DEL-MEM and MF students are presenting their master’s projects, which allow them to apply the skills and knowledge they’ve acquired in the classroom to projects tackling real-world environmental challenges. Congrats to all presenters!
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From restoring hope, to how fishers respond to climate challenges and the work of the Cassar Lab, get caught up on all our research + impact news from February: mailchi.mp/nicholas/research… #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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We had the honor to host Jane Lubchenco, @OregonState University Distinguished Professor and former @NOAA administrator, on Thursday for the 2024 Ferguson Family Lecture, titled “Making Waves: Science, the Planet and Our Future."
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MEM/MBA student Ross Fly writes about his experience pursuing a dual degree: "If for no other reason, the decision to pursue the MEM/MBA program has paid off by enabling me to build relationships with more people at Duke." duke.is/5/sq9d
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"What makes Duke unique is the people I'm surrounded by. Their passion and their zeal inspires me to consistently work for something that I really believe in." MEM/MPP student Keanu Valibia's impact was highlighted as part of the Duke Centennial. piped.video/5GWm0iQ9Q1k?si=pU92…

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Xavier Basurto was honored with the “Distinguished Mexican Award” by @ConsulMexRlm. The award honors Mexican citizens who live outside the country and contribute to the prestige and good image of Mexico through their professional or personal work. Congratulations, Xavier!
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As part of a long-term creek restoration in Duke Forest, local freshwater mussels are being reintroduced to New Hope Creek. @NCWildlife biologists led Nicholas School MEM students in acclimating and relocating 1,000 Notched rainbow mussels (Villosa constricta) to their new home.
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Fall looks good on Grainger Hall 💙🍂 #WeAreDukeEnvironment 📷: Christy Thompson
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Duke's Water Innovation Leadership Development (WILD) program is accepting applications through Nov. 20. Full scholarships available for travel & tuition. Learn more:nicholas.duke.edu/academics/…
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Miss any research and impact news from the Nicholas School recently? We've got you covered with our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/nicholas/research…
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The Nicholas School celebrated International Housekeepers Week with an appreciation lunch. Thanks for all you do! #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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Field Day has been moved to Grainger Hall! With rain and lightning in the forecast, we cannot safely have Field Day outdoors. We'll still have lunch in Grainger Hall today from 12-2:30 p.m.!
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Duke Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management (DEL-MEM) students toured the Duke Forest's Shepherd Nature Trail as part of their place-based session and orientation. #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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So excited to welcome our newest graduate students to our community! Can’t wait to watch our students grow into environmental leaders and innovators. #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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Our Water Innovation Leadership Development (WILD) Program, designed for rising leaders in water services management, is seeking new fellows! Full scholarships are available for all program fellows. Applications are due Nov. 20! duke.is/p/8gbk
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Drones are an emerging technology transforming the field of environmental science. Our new course will help you explore how drones can be used by environmental research teams in their conservation work: coursera.org/learn/drones-fo…
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Celebrating the Class of 2023! #WeAreDukeEnvironment #Duke2023
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Congratulations to our graduating professional students! #WeAreDukeEnvironment #Duke2023
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We celebrated our PhD graduate students at a recognition ceremony Friday. We're so proud of this great achievement!
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On Thursday, we recognized our graduating International Master of Environmental Policy students at a ceremony in Grainger Hall. The iMEP program brings @DukeKunshan students to @DukeU to take courses at both the Nicholas School and @DukeSanford during their final semester.
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We're excited to celebrate our graduates! Check out this week's recognition ceremony schedule: duke.is/wsc4r #Duke2023
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How can we address plastic pollution? At Duke, we're taking an interdisciplinary approach to find solutions: "Having so many bright minds working together around this issue is really exciting!" duke.is/5dyx7 piped.video/watch?v=hLkCK7o9…
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Practitioner-in-Residence @CathFlowers, who was recently named to @TIME's 100 Most Influence People list, explains why she invites young people @DukeU to get involved in environmental justice issues: "Students are a key in helping us solve these problems" piped.video/watch?v=uYGXW_fS…

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Ecologist Nicolette Cagle explores how snakes are crucial to a ‘natural balance’ today.duke.edu/2023/04/snake…
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Join us for a screening of the new documentary film, Plastic Earth, on April 20 at the Nasher Museum of Art. The film follows a concerned mother's exploration of the plastics problem and possible solutions. A panel discussion follows the screening. pulse.ly/judmgdqf5y
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Undergraduate seniors defended their Graduation with Distinction theses and presented their research posters, as well as Sustainability Engagement Certificate online portfolios, in Grainger Hall. #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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Nic School admitted students met current students, faculty, staff + alumni, and took in the sights around Grainger Hall, West Campus & Duke Forest at campus visit day today. Hope to see you back in the fall! #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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Celebrated Dean Urban, who will retire from the Nicholas School faculty in June, by having him give the 50th Henry J. Oosting Memorial Lecture in Ecology. Urban shared his landscape ecology journey and a sampling of his highly cited scholarship. #WeAreDukeEnvironment
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During spring break, undergraduate and graduate students in Jim Clark's course on ecological diversity and climate change are in South Africa to get a firsthand look at the impacts of climate change on biodiversity. Follow along on their class blog: duke.is/ce343
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Great to have Nobel Laureate Steven Chu on campus and in conversation with Dean Toddi Steelman for the 2023 Ferguson Family Distinguished Lectureship.
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Great to have Practitioner-in-Residence Catherine Coleman Flowers (@CathFlowers) on campus this week sharing her expertise, experience and passion for environmental and social justice with our students, faculty and staff.
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The Duke Endowment has awarded the Nicholas School $10 million to support our vital work in educating future environmental leaders and finding solutions to climate change and other complex environmental challenges. More details: today.duke.edu/2023/01/new-1…
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Tim Johnson will serve as one of Duke's fellows in the 2023 @theACC Academic Leaders Network. Fellows will have opportunities to engage with peers across the ACC and discuss issues and trends in higher education. facultyadvancement.duke.edu/…
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The Nicholas School hosted its fall 2022 Master's Project Symposium and end-of-year celebration. Congrats to all our students graduating this month!

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This #GivingTuesday we want to THANK YOU for your support over the past years. Your gifts to the Nicholas School help our students become the environmental leaders our world needs for a better tomorrow piped.video/QHP-V8J5sLE
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