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@DukeU's Nicholas School of the Environment is committed to a multi- and interdisciplinary study of the environment.
Durham, NC
Joined January 2009
From coral reefs to rainforests, tropical ecosystems in Belize were immersive classrooms for students in the marine ecology travel course, led by Brian Silliman. Dive into their experience:
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When it comes to seafood imports, developing countries get more nutritional bang for their buck, according to a new study published by Nicholas School environmental economist Martin Smith and colleagues.
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A Duke walkway slab of Pennsylvania Bluestone may offer a new window into the past. Learn why these fossilized footprints, in particular, caught the attention of Alexander Glass:
370-million-year-old tracks unearthed on a West Campus paver stone spark a Duke paleontologist’s quest to uncover the fossil’s story. “Something walked here – with legs…”. @DukeEnvironment @DukeU .
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RT @DukeMarineLab: Greg Merrill, Ph.D.’25, joined PBS North Carolina to discuss the impact of plastic pollution on marine mammals. He also….
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A Duke-led analysis of satellite data reveals ocean waters are getting greener at the poles and bluer near the equator. If the trend continues, it could reshape marine food webs and impact global fisheries.
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Avner Vengosh, Erika Weinthal and Ginger Sigmon are part of a team looking to establish an interdisciplinary platform for research and education of critical minerals. The project was selected as one of three new hubs funded through the provost’s office.
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New Vengosh Lab study finds unique chemistry in critical lithium deposits.
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Congrats to all our graduates! Check out our recap from last weekend's celebrations.
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Congrats to Andrew Dominguez, Chris Hachtman and Kirsten “Kat” Taylor for receiving the Virlis L. Fischer Award for Academic Achievement.
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The Nicholas School of the Environment honored several students with awards for academic excellence and 22 students who earned Graduation With Distinction.
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Congrats to Ph.D. students Rebecca Hoehn and Conner Lester for receiving the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Manuscript.
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Ahead of Duke University’s 2025 commencement ceremony, the Nicholas School of the Environment will recognize undergraduates during a ceremony on Saturday.
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The Nicholas School of the Environment will honor more than 182 graduates receiving master’s degrees at tomorrow's Professional Student Recognition Ceremony.
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The Nicholas School will honor 29 graduates during the Ph.D. Graduate Students Recognition Ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday.
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A new floor-to-ceiling artwork enlivens Grainger Hall with vibrant colors and symbols that reflect the Nicholas School’s role in Duke history.
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Dalia Patiño-Echeverri joined forces with Jesko von Windheim to launch GridSeer, an AI-driven software and analytics platform that provides smarter forecasting and robust risk analysis.
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Congrats to faculty members Nicolas Cassar and Brian McAdoo for receiving named chair titles from the Bass Society of Fellows for excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship.
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Kimberly Marion Suiseeya, associate professor of environmental policy, studies how historically marginalized groups affect and are affected by environmental policies, and how researchers influence environmental justice.
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Lyin He, assistant professor in the Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy, uses data from satellites and other remote-sensing instruments to understand how climate change affects crop production and human health.
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Wildlife ecologist Jason Donaldson brings extensive field research experience in South Africa and East Africa to his role as assistant professor in the Division of Environmental Natural Sciences.
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