Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Philip Nyhus and three Colby graduates are named authors on an article, “An Assessment of South China Tiger Reintroduction Potential in Hupingshan and Houhe National Nature Reserves, China,” in the February 2015 issue of the …
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Prof. Travis Reynolds Co-leads Bioversity International Panel in Rome
Assistant Professor Travis Reynolds co-led a panel on “How to Frame Your Policy Problem“.
Bioversity is the international center for the study and conservation of agro-biodiversity under the United Nations. Their mandate includes studying, conserving and promoting indigenous …
Stream Team Capstone Video
Want to understand further what the Stream Team Senior Capstone focused on this semester, then check out this great video produced by one of their team members.
ES Faculty and Student Research Published in Marine Policy journal
Two ES Faculty and ES Colby Alum (Class of 2014) are published in Marine Policy
Adaptive capacity of co-management systems in the face of environmental change: The soft-shell clam fishery and invasive green crabs in Maine
• Loren McClenachan, Assistant …
Cecil Brooks ’17 Attends AfroLatino Forum Conference in NYC
AfroLatino Forum Conference was the latest in a series of meetings held in
New York City to bring together researchers, students, and artists alike for discussions
pertaining to the myriad of issues faced by marginalized communities in Latin America as …
Cassandra Smith ’15, Attends Public Health Law Conference
Below is a reflection from Cassandra Smith ’15.
From October 14 to October 18, I traveled to Atlanta, GA for the biannual Public Health Law Conference. The conference theme this year was the Intersection of Law, Policy, and Prevention. As …
Lakes Studies Featured in Portal of Outstanding Undergrad Research
Among a half dozen exemplary undergraduate research initiatives featured on the homepage of the Undergraduate Research Commons is the Colby Environmental Assessment Team. The team, part of the Environmental Studies Program’s capstone experience, has students take an intensive research course
Colby hosts Mainstreaming Local Food to Institutions conference
On Tuesday, October 14 Colby College hosted over 100 people at Mainstreaming Local Foods to Institutions conference. There were great discussions around the tables between farmers, activists, and institutions. For more about the conference visit, http://www.mainefarmlandtrust.org/mainstreaming-local-food-to-institution/…
ES Majors Attend Peoples Climate March in NYC
The Environmental Studies Program was pleased to support the efforts of over 30 of our majors to attend the The Peoples Climate March on September 21 in New York City. For more about the march you can visit many media …
Terry Tempest Williams to be Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Fellow in Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies Program is pleased to announce that Terry Tempest Williams will be the Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Fellow in Environmental Studies for 2014. Ms. Williams will be on campus October 1- October 3. In addition to the time …