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Students As Catalysts For Large Landscape Conservation, Philip J. Nyhus Jan 2014

Students As Catalysts For Large Landscape Conservation, Philip J. Nyhus

Philip J. Nyhus

Colleges, universities, and research institutions are important innovators and partners in many large landscape conservation initiatives. Students are essential but often under-recognized constituents in these endeavors. A conference on Students as Catalysts for Large landscape Conservation was held in 2013 at Colby College to explore this topic. Participants came from 12 states, 3 countries, and 19 institutions. This paper summarizes insights from the conference and associated meetings of the Conservation Catalyst Network, including how and why students engage in large landscape conservation, benefits to students and practitioners, and remaining challenges. Land conservation and policy is replete with legacies of innovative …


Tigers, Wolves, And Moose, Oh My: Challenges And Opportunities For Promoting Undergraduate Research In Environmental Studies With Gis, Philip J. Nyhus, F Russell Cole, David H. Firmage Feb 2007

Tigers, Wolves, And Moose, Oh My: Challenges And Opportunities For Promoting Undergraduate Research In Environmental Studies With Gis, Philip J. Nyhus, F Russell Cole, David H. Firmage

Philip J. Nyhus

No abstract provided.


Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Research On Maine Lakes, Philip J. Nyhus, F Russell Cole, David H. Firmage, Daniel Tierney, Susan W. Cole, Raymond B. Phillips, Edward H. Yeterian Jan 2007

Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Research On Maine Lakes, Philip J. Nyhus, F Russell Cole, David H. Firmage, Daniel Tierney, Susan W. Cole, Raymond B. Phillips, Edward H. Yeterian

Philip J. Nyhus

No abstract provided.


Developing And Implementing An Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Symposium At A Small Liberal Arts College, Philip J. Nyhus, F R. Cole, D H. Firmage, E H. Yeterian Aug 2002

Developing And Implementing An Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Symposium At A Small Liberal Arts College, Philip J. Nyhus, F R. Cole, D H. Firmage, E H. Yeterian

Philip J. Nyhus

No abstract provided.


Enhancing The Integration Of Research And Education Using An Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Symposium, Philip J. Nyhus, F Russell Cole, David H. Firmage, Edward H. Yeterian Jan 2002

Enhancing The Integration Of Research And Education Using An Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Symposium, Philip J. Nyhus, F Russell Cole, David H. Firmage, Edward H. Yeterian

Philip J. Nyhus

No abstract provided.


Enhancing Education Through Research In The Environmental Science Laboratory: Integrating Gis And Project-Based Learning At Colby College, Philip J. Nyhus, F Russell Cole, David H. Firmage, P S. Lehmann Dec 2001

Enhancing Education Through Research In The Environmental Science Laboratory: Integrating Gis And Project-Based Learning At Colby College, Philip J. Nyhus, F Russell Cole, David H. Firmage, P S. Lehmann

Philip J. Nyhus

No abstract provided.