Virginia Tech Hokie Storm Chase team tracks deadly Oklahoma storms
The Hokie Storm Chase team stayed safely out of the path of the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on May 20, but continues to track and pursue storms in the region.
Virginia Tech Hokie Storm Chase team tracks deadly Oklahoma storms
The Hokie Storm Chase team stayed safely out of the path of the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on May 20, but continues to track and pursue storms in the region.
Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability Established in National Capital Region
To leverage its growing international programs and broadening inclusiveness of global sustainability, the college established the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability in the National Capital Region this past summer.
Kathleen Alexander’s Diverse Research Brings Sustainability to Botswana
Associate Professor Kathleen Alexander commutes from Virginia Tech to her research projects in Botswana twice a year. The wildlife ecologist and veterinarian lived in the African nation most of her adult life, focusing on infectious disease, natural resources sustainability, human-wildlife conflict, and water quality.
New Meteorology Major Generates a Storm of Interest
Student interest has been swirling like a cyclone when the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia approved the new bachelor of science degree program offering the first meteorology degree in the state.
Multi-Talented Researcher Combines Art and Science
When he’s not traveling to the Dominican Republic, Belize, or sites across Virginia as a project supervisor and research associate at the college’s Conservation Management Institute, graduate student Michael St. Germain may be found painting a mural along Blacksburg’s Draper Road.
Tree Line Ecosystems in the Rockies
Introduced species, pests, and pathogens increasingly threaten the sustainability of forests in North America.
Searching for Elusive Predators in Bhutan
Two researchers from the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences were invited to Bhutan last spring to study the country's vast biodiversity, particularly its elusive and endangered big cats.
Advancing the Science of Sustainability
The College of Natural Resources and Environment prepares the future generation of leaders to deal with the complex natural resources issues facing our planet. World-class faculty lead transformational research that complements the student learning experience and impacts citizens and communities across the state and around the world on issues of sustainability, natural resources management, and the environment.
Students Inventing a Sustainable Future
The College of Natural Resources and Environment is nationally and internationally recognized for its undergraduate and graduate education. Programs focus on managing natural resources and preserving the diversity of Earth’s physical and cultural environments. The college’s world-class faculty is dedicated to mentoring students through experiential learning toward the development of sustainable solutions to society’s natural resources-related problems.
Research for Environmental Sustainability
The College of Natural Resources and Environment is a global leader in transformational research impacting environmental sustainability. World-class faculty lead interdisciplinary teams that utilize the latest technologies to explore, investigate, and create solutions for the natural resources and environmental problems facing the world. This research creates the knowledge that future generations can build upon to help develop solutions to the world’s complex environmental issues.
Partnering for Sustainable Solutions
The College of Natural Resources and Environment’s engagement program partners with landowners and communities to provide science-based solutions to natural resources and environmental issues facing the world. Its goal is to improve the lives of the citizens of Virginia and beyond by providing information to make better decisions to sustainably manage and utilize natural resources.
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National Diversity Conference
The Future of Diversity in Our Disciplines and Careers
June 19-21, 2013
