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• Annual Review Due by February 29!

  Feb 22, 2016 1:00 pm50 views

  The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences is conducting the 2016 Annual Review. As an online Master of Science candidate, it is our pleasure to help support your education plans and therefore, very important that your most current information is on file. Regardless of whether you are currently enrolled in classes or not, it is important that you submit the Annual Review.

   

  All Annual Review Forms and supplemental materials (including resume, current capstone proposal or statement of capstone interest) are due NO LATER than MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29th. Failure to submit the proper documentation may cause delays that could impede or delay course registration and/or your degree progress.

   

  If you have questions or concerns, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

• Annual Review Forms due February 28

  Feb 26, 2018 12:30 pm58 views

  This is a reminder that the 2018 Annual Review forms are due on Wednesday, February 28th. If you have not received your form, or need a second copy, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

• Annual Review PAST DUE!

  Mar 3, 2018 11:15 am8 views

  The NRES Graduate Student Handbook (p 18) clearly explains the importance of the Annual Review.

  https://nres.illinois.edu/sites/nres.illinois.edu/files/images/2016%20NRES%20Grad%20Handbook.pdf

   

  Each spring, NRES students are required to complete the Annual Review process and submit their completed forms to the department for their academic records.  Your participation is mandatory, whether you are active or inactive. (This includes students who plan to graduate this May.) 

   

  If you have not already submitted your Annual Review form, you are late. Please contact Renee Gracon (gracon1@illinois.edu) if you need a copy of the form.

• Annual Review Reminder

  Feb 12, 2016 10:45 am60 views

  Just a reminder that all students in the online M.S. program (whether active or inactive) must complete the 2016 Annual Review by February 29th. Included with the Annual Review form should be a copy of your current resume and a copy of your capstone proposal or a statement about what you intend to pursue. 

   

  All Annual Review forms should be submitted as word documents. Resumes may be submitted as pdfs.

   

  For questions about the process, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

   

• Annual Review Reminder

  Feb 22, 2018 4:15 pm46 views

  NRES Online Students! Don't forget to submit your completed Annual Review for 2018 by February 28th! The Annual Review process is mandated by the Graduate College for every student, whether on active or non-active status. If you have questions about the process or your obligations, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu

   

• Annual Review - Webinar

  Feb 6, 2015 9:45 am0 views

  The 2015 Annual Review materials were sent to all NRES online students this week. If you did not receive the information and Annual Review Form, please contact me at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

  I will provide a brief overview of the Annual Review process and an opportunity for you to ask questions about the process on Sunday, February 8, at 6:00 pm CST. You can join the meeting by going to 

  https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.19C11EA0056D5D3BC3797830F6AFA1&sid=407

  The deadline for submitting your 2015 Annual Review and auxiliary materials is February 23rd. 

  Renee

• Annual Review Webinar - tonight at 6:00 pm

  Feb 20, 2018 5:45 pm10 views

  Here is the link for tonight's webinar on the Annual Review process. Hope to see you there.

  https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/669f8e9000d5431f94a555053f895060

   

• Annual Review Webinar - Tuesday 2/20

  Feb 16, 2018 11:30 am4 views

  For NRES online students new to the program, or any other online student who has questions about the Annual Review process, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb 20th at 6:00 pm Central. This meeting is not mandatory. Please bring your questions to the meeting, or send them in advance to Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. The meeting will last about 30 minutes. 

  Here is the link to join the meeting: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/669f8e9000d5431f94a555053f895060

   

• Apologies, Other Registration Information, and Career Bulletin

  Apr 2, 2010 4:53 pm228 views

  Sorry for the multiple e-mails that went out with the difficult to read text. I was trying to get it to look reasonable and only realized too late it was sending it as an e-mail each time I tried. My apologies. Here is (hopefully) a more legible version of other registration information. And the newest NRES Career Bulletin is available at http://nres.illinois.edu/students/nres_career_bulletin. Have a terrific weekend, and I apologize again for the multiple e-mails.

• April 15th isn't only tax day! Important spring reminders.

  Apr 10, 2016 3:30 pm3 views

  April 15th isn’t only “tax day”!

   

  Friday, April 15 is the last day for graduate students to drop ALL Spring semester courses from their Spring registration without a grade of W and thus withdraw from Spring semester. Students need to complete a Withdrawal/Cancellation form and obtain their department’s signature and, in the case of International Students, a signature from International Student Scholar Services. Students considering this action are encouraged first to discuss their decision with their adviser and/or program.

   

  Friday, April 15 is the last day to drop individual full term Spring semester courses without a grade of W. Students need to complete a Late Course Change form to complete the process, but first are encouraged to discuss their decision with their adviser and/or program. Dropping a course may affect progress toward degree completion, so the decision is best done in consultation with a student’s program.

   

  Friday, April 29 is the last day to complete a master’s capstone project (or thesis) deposit. Because deposit deadlines are firm, students are strongly encouraged to submit the thesis or capstone project to the NRES office at least two weeks before the deadline in order to allow sufficient time to make and re-submit all requested format corrections. For May graduation, any corrections requested by the Department, and all required deposit materials, must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the deposit deadline.

   

  Saturday, May 14 is commencement. For further information, go to: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/commencement.

   

• Archived Recording of Annual Review 2016 Webinar

  Feb 5, 2016 8:00 am37 views

  For students who were unable to attend last evening's webinar on the 2016 Annual Review, here is the link to the recording: https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2016-02-04.1814.M.87F36996661A8600209E1FEAD763DC.vcr&sid=407

   

  Please let us know if you have any additional questions about the process. The Annual Review forms are due back no later than February 29, 2016.

   

  Renee

  gracon1@illinois.edu

• Attention Capstone students

  Dec 11, 2018 5:30 pm11 views

  A new course has been added to the Spring 2019 course offerings. NRES 516: Making Capstone Progress is designed to motivate, support, and provide extra guidance for students who are in the process of writing their capstone papers. Isolation that comes as part of being an online student can slow (or even derail) student progress unless there are weekly deadlines established. In addition, guided weekly reviews and the camaraderie of a small group of students who are in similar stages of the program will provide you with additional comfort and support. Students who are currently enrolled in NRES 503 or NRES 505 for the Spring 2019 semester will automatically be added to the Compass 2g site without needing to register for the class. Students not enrolled in capstone credit for Spring 2019 who feel they would benefit from this structured approach should register via the Self-Service portal by selecting NRES 512, CRN 69636. The synchronous class sessions will meet on Monday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. All written work generated for this class will correspond directly to your capstone. 

  Not sure you qualify for the course or need more information, please contact Renee Gracon (gracon1@illinois.edu) or Piper Hodson (phodson@illinois.edu).

• Attention capstone students who earned an "incomplete" in Fall 2016

  Apr 12, 2017 5:30 am0 views

  If you were enrolled in a capstone course during the fall 2016 semester and you have not finished the capstone requirements, please take note. The “incomplete (I)” grade you were awarded will automatically convert to an “F” at the end of the spring semester UNLESS you complete the petition to request an extension. You will find the form at: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/gsas/graduate-student-request-form. You will need to supply your name, UIN, the capstone course number and CRN, and the number of credit hours for which you were enrolled, and a brief statement indicating that you are still actively working on your capstone project. (Those who have previously petitioned for an extension do not need to re-petition.) Please take care of this before the end of the semester! For further information, contact Renée Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

• Attention May and August Graduates!

  Apr 7, 2016 7:15 pm4 views

  Commencement – May 2016

   

  Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Stadium

   

  You are eligible to participate in Commencement if you have graduated since May 2015 or expect to finish your degree requirements by May 2016.

   

  If you have 8 or fewer hours remaining and expect to complete your Master's degree requirements in August 2016, you may participate in Commencement; however, your name will not appear in the printed Commencement Program.

   

  For further information about the University Graduation Ceremony, Saturday, May 14th, go to: http://commencement.illinois.edu/  

   

  For further information about the College of ACES and NRES Departmental Ceremony and Reception, Sunday, May 15th, go to: http://graduation.aces.illinois.edu/ceremony. Masters students should register online before April 20th, at: http://graduation.aces.illinois.edu/grad_students.

   

  To Do List:   http://commencement.illinois.edu/students/index.html#todo

   

  Order Regalia by April 14th: http://commencement.illinois.edu/students/academic_attire.html#ordering

• Attention Online M.S. students - NRES needs your help

  Jan 28, 2019 4:00 pm35 views

  As a current NRES online student, we need your help!

  We are planning to promote NRES and especially the online M.S. program during the upcoming Wild Things Conference in Rosemont in February. (We hope you saw our previous Blog inviting you to join us there!)

  To promote the program we want to have a video with clips from our alumni and awesome current students playing on a computer screen at the Exhibit Hall table. Here’s what you can do - it will only take a few minutes of your time! 

  Using your I-phone or any other recording device, send us a 30-second mp4 file that we can merge with video from other alumni and online students. For tips on what to say and how to film your message, please click on "Read More". 

  Thank you in advance for supporting this project! We are counting on your help!

  Renée

   

   

• Attention Science Teachers - STEM Workshop

  May 30, 2018 3:45 pm12 views

  Announcement from ISTA - Summer Fun Begins with STEM at Fermilab – June 11

   

  Take advantage of this unique opportunity on June 11, 2018.  Participants will learn and apply the connections between STEM, NGSS, and real-world scientific investigations at Fermilab.  Hear from Fermilab scientists, engineers, and technicians regarding how the scientific process progresses from asking questions, to building and running experiments, to analyzing data. Click “Read More” for further information from the Illinois Science Teachers Association.

• August Distribution of Final Written Exam - Registration Reminder

  May 5, 2017 5:00 pm2 views

  Students who have completed the core requirements by the end of the summer semester and who wish to take the Written Final Exam in August 2017 should add their names to the Distribution List by going to: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/5283479. Be sure to include the core courses that you have taken, a phone number, and an email address where you can be reached during the semester break. The exam will be distributed on August 16th and due back no later than August 23rd.  

   

  A meeting for all those registered for the exam will be held on June 7th. For additional information or questions, please contact Renée Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

   

• August Graduation Deadline & Important Fall Information

  Jul 5, 2013 9:00 am27 views

  August Graduation Deadline

  Friday, July 5, 5:00 p.m. is the last day for students to add themselves (or for departments to add students who are unable to add themselves) to the August degree conferral list.

   

  Students who plan on having all degree requirements completed and will graduate in August 2013 should add themselves to the August degree conferral list via UI Integrate Self-Service. After logging in, click the “Graduation” tab, and then “Apply to Graduate”. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the application process.

   

  Please contact your department with any questions or if you have problems adding yourself to the list via Self-Service.

  Registration for Fall Courses

  Registration is open for Fall 2013 courses. We have an exciting line-up of fall courses, including courses from each of the 4 core areas. For a list of course offerings go to: http://nres.illinois.edu/system/files/Future_MSU_Courses.pdf

  If you intend to enroll in a capstone course for the fall semester, be sure to request permission to enroll before July 20^th by contacting Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu for assistance.

  Fall Graduation Information

  If you plan to graduate in December and need to take the written final exam, be sure to request placement on the exam Distribution List by August 1. The exam will be distributed Aug 12 and due back no later than August 19.

  Oral Capstone Presentations for NRES 505

  Oral presentations for NRES 505, the Internship option, will be scheduled on selected dates this fall. If you are planning to complete your Internship Capstone requirements and present your final project to the Graduate Committee this fall, please contact Renee Gracon throughout the fall semester to select your presentation date. You must select your date at least 3 weeks in advance of your scheduled presentation.

  Online On-Campus Event

  The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences will host the Annual On-campus Day for Online Master’s degree students on Saturday, September 14. This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet the faculty, learn more about the University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign, and network with other graduate students. The agenda is being planned. If you would like to attend and have suggestions to make on the day’s events, please contact the NRES office (nres-ssc@illinois.edu) or Renee (gracon1@illinois.edu).

  NRES Photo Contest

  Don’t forget to capture your best NRES - related moments digitally for the NRES Photo Contest. Photos/videos will be judged in three areas this year (Students in Action - Photos, Resources and Places - Photos, Research in Action -Videos). The deadline for submissions will be September 1. Further information will be provided.

  Natural Areas Conference Information

  Students are invited to participate in the Natural Areas Conference, October 1 – 4, co-hosted by the Natural Areas Association (NAA) and Chicago Wilderness.

  For more information, go to https://www.naturalareas.org/conference/2013-natural-areas-conference

  
  Enjoy the rest of your summer!

  Renee

   

  gracon1@illinois.edu

• Award and Scholarship Opportunities in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soils, and Env. Sciences

  Mar 5, 2018 12:30 pm13 views

  We are pleased to pass along the following information about Awards and Scholarships in Agronomy, Crop Sciences, Soils, and Environmental Sciences from the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA as posted on the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) website. Please follow the link for full details.  https://naaee.org/eepro/jobs/environmental-education-fellowship-1

• Bioblitz - Riverside, Illinois, May 11

  Feb 26, 2019 12:15 pm142 views

  The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences is happy to pass along this information as a courtesy for anyone interested in volunteering at the upcoming Riverside Bioblitz, May 11th, about 10 miles west of Chicago on the Des Plaines River . To learn more about the event, please click "Read more". 

   

• Biocomplexity in Natural & Agricultural Systems Symposium

  Aug 20, 2015 9:00 am5 views

  The following information was sent to us from the Danforth Plant Science Center.  

  First Joint Fall Symposium

  October 8-10, 2015

  From Darwin to Borlaug

  Biocomplexity in Natural & Agricultural Systems

   GRAD STUDENTS FREE!

  The Symposium will begin at Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Thursday afternoon, October 8, and will continue at the Danforth Center Friday morning, October 9. Friday afternoon will be open for tours of the Missouri Botanical Garden. An all-day session Saturday, October 10, will be held at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

  For more information, visit the Fall Symposium website at

  http://www.danforthcenter.org/fall_symposium

   

• Bird Chat on Twitter with Jeff Brawn and Mike Ward

  Nov 12, 2017 3:45 pm13 views

  The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful! 

  Many people enjoy watching and feeding birds, however, in some cases, birds can become a pest and in rare cases pose a threat to human health and safety. Many bird species are also becoming more common in urban areas which could contribute more conflicts between birds and humans. Join us on Nov. 16 from noon to 1:00 pm CT for a Twitter chat with ACES experts from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science. Jeff Brawn and Mike Ward will answer your questions about Canada geese, hunting season, and their research findings. 

  Use the #askACES to ask your questions live on Twitter... Or what the live stream on http://research.aces.illinois.edu ! 

• Cancellation and Refund Deadline is Friday

  Jan 11, 2011 3:15 pm173 views

  I hope this finds you excited to start spring 2011 courses next week! If you have registered for U of I courses for the spring semester but have changed your mind, please note that you have to cancel your registration of full semester courses by 5:00 pm Friday, January 14th for a full refund of tuition and fees. Follow the link to the full story for more details.

• Cancellation and Refund Deadline is Friday

  Jan 11, 2012 8:49 pm103 views

  Classes begin January 17! If you have registered for U of I courses for the Spring semester but have changed your mind, please note that you have to cancel your registration of full semester courses by 5:00pm on Friday, January 13 for a full refund of tuition and fees. For further details click the link below.

• Capstone Advising Sessions

  Aug 18, 2014 8:15 pm6 views

  Wednesday, Aug. 20th at 7:00 pm, there will be an Advising Session for students who are actively writing their Final Capstone Paper. You can join the presentation by going to

  https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.19C11EA0056D5D3BC3797830F6AFA1&sid=407 

   

  For those who are just starting their capstone project and who missed this evening's presentation, you can access the recorded Advising Session by going to: https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2014-08-18.1732.M.87F36996661A8600209E1FEAD763DC.vcr&sid=407  

  For further information or assistance, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

   

• Capstone Advising Sessions Reminder

  Aug 18, 2014 10:15 am1 views

  All students currently working on their capstone project or planning to begin their capstone project this fall should attend one of the Advising Sessions this week. For more details see the information below:

  If you enrolled during the Summer 2014 or are planning to enroll in Capstone Credit for Fall 2014 please attend the advising session on Monday, August 18, at 7:00 pm CST. Capstone requirements, expectations, and deadlines will be discussed. 

  All students who are working on their capstone project (NRES 501, 503, 505) and were enrolled in capstone credit prior to Summer 2014, including anyone who is nearing completion of their capstone project, should attend an information session on Wednesday, Aug 20, at 7:00 pm CST. This session will concentrate on expectations for the final paper, deadlines for the paper and oral presentation, and meeting all degree requirements. 

  To attend either Advising Session, please go to: 

  https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.19C11EA0056D5D3BC3797830F6AFA1&sid=407  

  For further information, contact Renee Gracon at 217-333-7738.

• Capstone Course Enrollment for Fall 2017

  Jul 11, 2017 1:30 pm4 views

  ENROLLING IN CAPSTONE CREDIT FOR FALL 2017

  Students planning to enroll in capstone coursework (NRES 501, 503, 505, or 507) for fall 2017 should request permission by completing the information request at:  https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/1485691  You will need your UIN, project title, course number, and credit hours. Please note, you must have an approved research proposal or GIAF on file in order to enroll in capstone credit. For fall capstone enrollment request permission by Aug. 15th. If you have any questions about capstone enrollment, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

• Capstone Course Enrollment for Summer and Fall 2015

  Apr 25, 2015 3:15 pm5 views

  ENROLLING IN CAPSTONE CREDIT FOR SUMMER OR FALL 2015

  Students planning to enroll in capstone coursework (NRES 501, 503, or 505) for the summer or fall 2015 semester should request permission by completing the information request at:  https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/1485691  You will need your UIN,  project title, course number and credit hours, and Research Director or Internship Supervisor's name. Please note, you must have an approved research proposal or GIAF on file in order to enroll in capstone credit. For summer capstone enrollment, please request permission by May 8th;  for fall capstone enrollment request permission by Aug. 1st . If you have any questions about capstone enrollment, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

   

• Capstone Course Enrollment for Summer and Fall 2018

  Apr 11, 2018 3:00 pm19 views

  Students who have an approved capstone project proposal (or internship GIAF) are asked to add their name to the casptone request list to obtain the proper authorization for enrollment. Here is the link to the form you need to complete.

   

  Capstone Enrollment Request - https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/485691

   

  For more information, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu 

• Capstone Defense by Catherine Wallace - April 6

  Mar 14, 2018 3:45 pm10 views

  You are invited to attend the capstone presentation by Catherine Wallace, titled "Using scanning electron microscopy to compare the pollen grain morphology of Physaria Kinggi subsp. kaibabensis and its congeners to assess hybridization" on Friday, March 6th at 10:30 am, in room 1005 PSL.

   

  You may attend virtually by going to: 

  https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/cc2684fe59c14387b05b0fd29f3892b6

   

  For more information, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

• Capstone Enrollment Request for Spring 2019

  Nov 16, 2018 3:00 pm2 views

  Students intending to enroll in capstone credit for spring 2019 should notify the department of their intentions before the end of the fall semester by completing the Capstone Enrollment Request From at  https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/485691

  In order to be eligible for registration, you must have completed at least 16 hours of academic coursework and have an approved capstone proposal on file. If you are not sure whether your proposal has been approved, please contact Renee Gracon (gracon1@illinois.edu) for assistance.

   

• Capstone: Extending the Incomplete (I) Grade -IMPORTANT MESSAGE

  Nov 16, 2017 1:00 pm7 views

  If you were enrolled in a capstone course during the spring or summer 2017 semesters and you have not finished the capstone requirements, please take note. The “incomplete (I)” grade you were awarded will automatically convert to an “F” at the end of the fall semester UNLESS you complete the petition to request an extension. You will find the form at: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/gsas/graduate-student-request-form. You will need to supply your name, UIN, the capstone course number and CRN, and the number of credit hours for which you were enrolled, and a brief statement indicating that you are still actively working on your capstone project. Please take care of this before the end of the semester! For further information, contact Renée Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

• Capstone monthly goals due July 1

  Jun 28, 2017 9:00 am4 views

  Summer is going by so quickly. It’s hard to believe that Independence Day is next week! We hope you are all enjoying the summer.

  Don’t forget, your capstone accomplishments for June and your goals for the upcoming month of July are due by July 1st. Please submit your brief report to the Compass 2g – Open Learning – Capstone Progress site. Remember, these reports are necessary as they provide the documentation we need to support your “active” status in the program and to justify extending your “incomplete’ for any capstone credit. If you have any questions or concerns about this expectation, please contact Renée Gracon (gracon1@illinois.edu). 

  We also hope that you will join us on Monday evenings for an hour of writing and some great capstone writing tips. We meet in the Virtual Office, at 6:30 pm CDT. The link to join us is:  https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.19C11EA0056D5D3BC3797830F6AFA1&sid=407

  Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

  Piper and Renée

• Capstone Monthly Status Reports are DUE!

  Mar 4, 2019 7:45 pm28 views

  Online students working on their capstone projects are required to provide a monthly capstone status report consisting of previous month's accomplishments and upcoming month's goals by the first day of each month. The February accomplishments and March goals report was due on March 1st. If you have not already submitted that status report, please do so as soon as possible! 

  If you prefer to provide your status report orally during our live session - we will be meeting in the virtual office at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5th. You can join via the Compass 2g - Open Learning site or by going to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8

  If you have any questions about whether you should be submitting reports, or need to discuss a time extension for this month, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

   

• Capstone Options Webinar Sunday, March 29th

  Mar 29, 2015 11:15 am2 views

  Join us for a presentation on Capstone Options this evening, March 29th at 6:00 pm Central Time. You can access the presentation by going to: 

  https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.19C11EA0056D5D3BC3797830F6AFA1&sid=407

  There will be ample opportunity to ask questions following the presentation.

  Renee

• Capstone Presentation - April 2 (1:00 pm)

  Mar 29, 2019 6:00 am19 views

  You are invited to attend the Master’s Defense, AMYNTHAS SPP. IMPACT ON TREE SEEDLINGS AND FOREST SOILS,   

              Speaker: Patricia Golitz Bethke

              Advisor: Meghan Midgley, Ph.D.

              Date and Time: April 2, 2019, 1:00 p.m.

              Location: The Morton Arboretum, Lisle Illinois

  Electronic link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/0503f4cdf5374de58390a6d181bac5f4 

  For more information, please contact Renee Gracon (gracon1@illinois.edu)

• Capstone Presentation - April 30th - Accelerated Glacier Retreat in Prince William Sound

  Apr 15, 2019 2:45 pm33 views

  You are invited to the capstone presentation by Dean Maraldo, “Accelerated Retreat of Coastal Glaciers in the Western Prince William Sound, Alaska”, on April 30th at 2:00 pm CST.

   

  Presentation abstract: Analysis of historical maps and multi-temporal Landsat imagery suggests most coastal glaciers in the western Prince William Sound have retreated since the end of the Little Ice Age, with an unprecedented period of accelerated retreat after 2004/06.  Area measurements for 43 glaciers were derived from digitized outlines, and lengths were calculated using a semi-automatic, GIS-based algorithm.  From 1950 to 2018, the total area of all glaciers decreased by 316 km2, with 32% of the loss occurring after 2004/06.  Declining winter precipitation before 2004/06, followed by increasing summer precipitation and annual temperatures, may have facilitated accelerated melting.

   

  To attend remotely, log in to the Compass Open Learning site or go directly using this link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/60529694b36542ff9c641d1ee40c049b . To attend the presentation in person, on campus, please contact Renee Gracon or Karen Claus for complete details.

   

• Capstone Presentation April 7th - TIME CHANGE

  Apr 5, 2017 1:00 pm1 views

  April 7 - 4:00 pm (Note time change) Michelle Lawnizak will present on her internship experience with the oology collection at the Chicago Academy of Sciences. 

   

  To join the sessions virtually, we ask that you login at least 5 minutes before the presentation begins using this link: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.19C11EA0056D5D3BC3797830F6AFA1&sid=407

   

   

• Capstone Presentation by Connie Allard: Recommendations for enhancing volunteer retention for the Missouri Stream Team

  Jul 7, 2021 9:00 am23 views

  Recommendations for enhancing volunteer retention for the Missouri Stream TeamConnie AllardWednesday, July 14, 20211:00 pm Central TimeJoin Zoom Meeting
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/88423578269?pwd=cGxKblpENXd6UHFGVWVoWEQrWnhNUT09

  Meeting ID: 884 2357 8269
  Password: NRESonline

  You must be logged into your Zoom account (the standard free account) to access this session.

• Capstone Presentation by Francis Paulino: Mapping biodiversity conservation finance in Zambia to determine if spatial patterns in funding align with the country’s biodiversity priorities and conservation needs

  Apr 16, 2021 9:00 am13 views

  Mapping biodiversity conservation finance in Zambia to determine if spatial patterns in funding align with the country’s biodiversity priorities and conservation needsFrancis PaulinoMonday, April 19, 20211:00 pm Central TimeJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://illinois.zoom.us/j/83558066981?pwd=ZERPUCtZY1hORFFjb3lWc0ZaSjRXQT09Meeting ID: 835 5806 6981Password: NRESonline
  You must be logged into your Zoom account (the standard free account) to access this session.

• Capstone Presentation by Jeff Turner - July 17th

  Jul 12, 2019 3:45 pm26 views

  Join us for a capstone presentation by Jeff Turner, “An analysis of soil conservation plans: An internship with the Guilford Soil and Water Conservation District in N.C.”, on July 17th at 1:00 pm CDT.

  To attend remotely, log in to the Compass Open Learning site or go directly using this link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/474628b98f2d4ec79076918191b8ec92. To attend the presentation on campus go to Room N-527, Turner Hall. Please try to arrive at least 5 minutes early. 

  For more information, please contact Piper Hodson (phodson@illinois.edu)

• Capstone Presentation by Joe Krischon: Effects of Mycorrhizal Inoculations on Rare Prairie Plant Establishment

  Apr 13, 2022 12:15 am44 views

  Capstone Presentation by Joe Krischon

  Effects of Mycorrhizal Inoculations on Rare Prairie Plant Establishment

  Advisors: Dr. Brenda Molano-Flores, Dr. Anthony Yannarell, and Piper Hodson

  April 20, 2022,  3:00 pm CT

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• Capstone Presentation by John Grant: Comlara Forest Rehabilitation and Autumn Olive Removal

  Aug 26, 2020 8:30 pm30 views

  M.S. Capstone Presentation John Grant Comlara Forest Rehabilitation and Autumn Olive RemovalFriday, August 28th at 2:00 pmhttps://illinois.zoom.us/j/94179639941?pwd=YXBwTHZJRVF0cE5yU2V6dFNxOURUUT09

• Capstone Presentation by Kate Drahota

  Oct 8, 2019 10:00 am12 views

  Student: Kate Drahota

  Capstone Presentation: Conservation Plan Development for Ecological Services Provided by Wet Prairie Land

  Date and Time: October 29, 2019 at 1:00 pm Central

  Location: Online https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/7ff416bac6694c95b39b8750c9b24f02

  As a volunteer for a local Conservation District and in consultation with a private landowner, land management strategies were explored toward the development of a long-term conservation plan. The SWAPA+H model was used to identify the landowner’s resource concerns as per the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s nine-step conservation planning process. Resource concerns include a decreasing duration of meadow saturation and vernal pool presence, beaver reintroduction, habitat for Greater Sandhill Cranes and Mardon Skipper butterflies, and a reduction of native species while invasive species increase. Management goals strive towards the landowner’s vision of a wet meadow sanctuary protected from future development, timber sales, recreation, hunting, and trespass beyond her lifetime.

• Capstone Presentation by Kelly Hennessey: Influencing Pro-Environmental Behaviors through Online Resources

  Apr 2, 2021 4:15 pm24 views

  Influencing Pro-Environmental Behaviors through Online Resources: An Internship with Sandia National LaboratoriesKelly HennesseyFriday, April 16, 20211:00 pmhttps://illinois.zoom.us/j/81797484987?pwd=OXN3Q0RtUHMxTlAzci9hKzlPN2x1QT09
  You must be logged into your Zoom account (the standard free account) to access this session.

• Capstone Presentation by Kerry Martens: Children as Environmental Stewards

  Oct 14, 2020 12:15 pm13 views

  Children as Environmental Stewards: Addressing the Need to Provide Innovative Low-Cost Professional Development Providing Teachers with Strategies to Assist Disadvantaged and English as a Second Language Students in Environmental Science Classroom

  Kerry Martens

  Tuesday, November 10, 2020

  5:30 pm

  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/86907543762?pwd=WmdocHEyaWtJQUxFVzJCaVFLcVZqUT09

• Capstone Presentation by Mary Richardson, March 30 at 11:00 am

  Mar 17, 2017 8:00 am8 views

  You are invited!

   

  Title: The Analysis of Water Availability Indicators and Access to Available Water in the Developing, Semi-Arid, Rural Setting.

  Presenter: Mary Richardson

  Date: March 30, 2017 at 11:00 am

  Location: Turner Hall (Room TBA)

   

  Discussions of global water problems that began in the mid- 1970’s resulted in a United Nations declaration that “…all peoples, whatever their stage of development and their social and economic conditions, have the right to have access to drinking water in quantities and of a quality equal to their basic needs.”  In 2015, 663 million people still did not have access to improved drinking water; the majority of which live in the rural, water scarce regions of lesser developed nations. This thesis used a systematic review to evaluate access to available potable water for these householders using the Republic of Kenya as a case example.  Key findings are that existing indicators focus on the physical availability of the water; they do not give metrics for the quantity or quality of the water, nor do they account for access to it.

   

  To attend the presentation virtually, go to: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.19C11EA0056D5D3BC3797830F6AFA1&sid=407

• Capstone Presentation by Matthew Drabik: Effects of Wastewater Effluent on Macroinvertebrate Communities

  Aug 17, 2021 9:00 am21 views

  Effects of Wastewater Effluent on Macroinvertebrate Communities

  Matthew Drabik

  Friday, August 27, 2021
  3:00 pm Central Time

  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/86579890904?pwd=bjVlM2FiYkh6SjJDalJPc002S1kzUT09

  Meeting ID: 865 7989 0904
  Password: 328073

  To call in for audio, find your local number: https://illinois.zoom.us/u/kemcj1sSRx

  You must be logged into your Zoom account (the standard free account) to access this session.

• Capstone Presentation by Melissa Clelland: Personality and values: How do they influence environmental concern in Alaska

  Apr 4, 2022 8:30 am6 views

  Capstone Oral Presentation by Melissa Clelland

  Personality and values: How do they influence environmental concern in Alaska

  Advisors: Dr. Carena van Riper, Dr. Adam Landon, Dr. Riley Andrade, and Piper Hodson

  April 8, 2022, 1:00 PM CST

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• Capstone Presentation by Melissa McCabe: An Audit of the Philadelphia Park System

  Apr 16, 2020 11:45 am28 views

  Melissa McCabeAn Audit of the Philadelphia Park System: How well do the parks serve minority and poor Philadelphia residents?Research Advisor: Dr. Michael KrassaWednesday, April 22nd at 10 AM CSTJoin Zoom Meeting: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/97813707926?pwd=S2NvNlBiOTFYMkRZSWhvSXBaS0JGUT09.
  Meeting ID: 978-1370-7926
  Password: NRESonline

  Parks are an essential community resource that can promote the interaction between humans and the natural world. The connection between time in nature and the positive physical and mental health benefits one can reap is being researched in various subjects, including environmental science, medicine, psychology, and city planning. With a consistently increasing urban population worldwide, the incorporation of parks in urban settings is integral in promoting healthy lifestyle choices for residents. This study investigates the equity of park accessibility and quality in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Through the adaptation of public space auditing tools and with the use of Google Earth Imagery, ArcGIS, and United States Census data, this audit suggests non-significant relationships between both the accessibility and the quality of parks and race or socioeconomic status (SES) in Philadelphia. This analysis did reveal a connection between the accessibility and quality of parks, however, regardless of race and SES.

  This institution is an equal opportunity provide.