Gaelin Rosenwaks MEM’04 knew the world had many capable scientists working hard to answer the big environmental questions. What they needed, she saw, was help communicating what they are doing to a broad audience. So Gaelin founded Global Ocean Exploration, a company that brings research science into homes and classrooms through film, […]
Daily Archives: October 12, 2017
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Lenovo’s Environmental Management System (EMS) reflects the multinational technology company’s commitment to design and manufacture environmentally conscious products in facilities that minimize the environmental impact on their surroundings and to continually improve its performance in this area. As part of this EMS, Lenovo sought to develop water risk maps for […]
Patrick Bean MEM’08 appreciates how well the Nicholas School prepared him for his career in energy policy. He is equally grateful for the financial aid he received to help make his Duke environmental education possible. “At Duke, I was able to learn from the best in the field and build […]
Beth Israel Deaconess (BID) Medical Center has a very strong, award-winning sustainability program at its main campus in Boston, but as the BID healthcare system grows, the organization wants to strategically expand this program to its network of community-based hospitals. Recently, BID Environmental Sustainability Program Manager Elise Vergnano enlisted a […]
As director of the Southern Group of State Foresters, Tim Foley MEM’09 helps southern states and territories grow the value of their forests and facilities. The proud alumnus also helps the Nicholas School grow by volunteering his time and experience to help today’s students. While Tim was working at the […]
Brenda Foos and Kira Jacobs, both MEM’97, couldn’t wait to return to campus for the Nicholas School Reunion in April. Rallying their fellow classmates to gather back in Durham further fueled their excitement. “We thought it was important to get everyone from our class together after 20 years to reconnect and […]