Chandler (Chan) Smith’s journey from an environmentally conscious undergrad at Duke to a pioneer in environmental management is a testament to his passion for the field and his commitment to giving back to the community that helped shape his future. Chan graduated with a BA in 1972, just before embarking […]
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Eric and Laura Sorkin’s story is as sweet as it gets. After meeting at the Nicholas School, where they studied for their Master of Environmental Management, the couple has used their passion for sustainable landscapes to rise to the top of the organic maple syrup industry, all while navigating the […]
In conjunction with the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, the Nicholas School is hosting a social for our alumni who majored in toxicology, ecotoxicology, and related areas. Join Maxwell Leung, PhD’12 and other alumni for a casual happy hour on March 11 at 8:30 p.m. UTC. The event will take […]
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. […]