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Kathy knew from an early age that she wanted to be a forester. When a college recruiter told her about Duke’s 3-2 Program (three years in undergraduate studies followed by two years in graduate school to complete the MF program), she was determined to attend! At the time, no other […]
“We don’t save lives; we try to make life worth living again.” Blake came to the Nicholas School, then the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, in 1980 during a period of transition. As he recounted, the school was MUCH different in those days – largely a male, much smaller student body […]
Bridgestone Americas today announced an investment in tire sensor and data management company Tyrata, Inc. Using an automated and cost-effective drive-over solution that measures tire tread, Tyrata collects tire wear data and provides actionable, cloud-based analytics that accelerate Bridgestone’s efforts to improve fleet safety, efficiency and sustainability. “With Tyrata’s unique technology, […]
As one might suspect, a lot of things are uncertain for our Duke students given the current circumstances of the pandemic. Like many, Cameron Hawkins MEM/MBA ’22 had begun planning out her summer well in advance. In February, Hawkins was accepted to the EDF Climate Corps program where she was […]
The Nicholas School Board of Visitors have always been a significant part of the success of our school. We would like to welcome two of our newest BOV members, Barb Smit T’79 P’11 and Brad Schwartz E’79! Smit earned her B.S. from Duke in Zoology, graduating in 1979. After completing […]
Letters reconnect classmates from the Duke School of Forestry Class of 1966 Written By: Adam Tompkins and Jeni Baker As countless students and alumni can attest, the Duke experience leaves an indelible impression. The relationships they form are one of the most valuable and enduring benefits of their time here. […]
Having the chance as a Master’s student to be paired with a mentor who works in their aspiring field is an opportunity that most students could only dream of. Thanks to the Alumni Council Fellows, this is a reality for several students at the Nicholas School. The Alumni-Student Mentorship Program […]
Taking a field trip to meet with emerging leaders is one way experiential learning helps Nicholas School students expand their knowledge beyond the classroom and can positively impact the direction of their careers. When the Ocean Policy Working Group took a trip to The Pew Charitable Trust in Washington, D.C. […]
GreenBiz is the premier annual event for sustainable business leaders, and every year, students and professionals come from all over the world to hear about the latest solutions and strategies for corporate environmental sustainability practices. This year, graduate students from the Nicholas School of the Environment attended GreenBiz19 in Phoenix […]
Hurricane Florence took a toll on the Outer Banks, and the Marine Lab was among its many victims. The dock and several buildings were damaged, and some of them were unusable. Several donors have since stepped up to offer their support, providing the funding to restore the dock and strengthen […]
Our supply of coffee is directly being threatened by climate change. The $70 billion coffee industry has identified it as a significant operational challenge. Students and faculty at the Nicholas School of the Environment have been working in conjunction with Counter Culture Coffee (CCC) to discover and implement novel solutions […]