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  • Written Final Exam - August 2019 Distribution - Register now

    Apr 14, 2019 5:45 pm3 views

    Students who have completed at least one course from each of the four Core Areas are eligible to take the written final exam. The next distribution will be August 14th. The exam will be due back one week later. If you are interested (and eligible) in taking the exam in August 2019, and have not already done so, please add your name and pertinent information to the Distribution List at: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/5283479

     

    For more questions about the exam or your eligibility, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

  • Recording Available - Bethke Defense

    Apr 3, 2019 7:15 pm12 views

    The recording of the capstone defense by Tricia Bethke, titled: 

    AMYNTHAS SPP. Impacts on Tree Seedlings and Forest

    is available for viewing. Please contact Renee Gracon (gracon1@illinois.edu) if you would like the link.

  • Priorities of the IEPA under the Pritzker Administration Seminar

    Apr 3, 2019 5:45 pm119 views

    The Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals is hosting "Priorities of the IEPA under the Pritzker Administration" seminar on April 10, 2019. Click through to the article for full information.

  • Volunteers needed for Bioblitz - Riverside, Illinois

    Mar 29, 2019 6:15 am24 views

    The Village of Riverside, Illinois, is hosting it's first annual Bioblitz to be conducted along two miles of trails adjacent to the Des Plaines River on May 10 and 11th. The purpose of this event is to collect baseline species information for this 150-years old community with more than 40% green space and abundant wildlife. Volunteers are needed. 

    For more information go to www.riverside.il.us or contact Cathy Maloney, Chair, Landscape Advisory Commission, Village of Riverside, at Cjmaloney1@ameritech.net.  

  • Monthly Goals and Accomplishments due April 1 (live reporting 4/2)

    Mar 29, 2019 6:15 am3 views

    Students working on their capstone projects are required to provide a monthly status report and identify goals for the upcoming month. This brief document should be submitted via the Compass 2g - Open Learning - Capstone Progress webpage no later than April 1st. In lieu of a written report, students may opt to report orally during the monthly capstone progress meeting, Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00 pm CST using the NRES Virtual Office link located on the Capstone Progress website, or by going to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8. For any questions, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

  • 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)

  • Watershed Application of Agriculture's Conservation Planning Framework (ACFP) - Workshop

    Mar 21, 2019 11:00 am32 views

    Watershed Applications of the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF)

    April 1-2, 2019, Nashua IA

     

    Calling all watershed coordinators and planners!

    Iowa State University Extension is hosting a training workshop specifically designed for watershed coordinators on the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) April 1st and 2nd in Nashua, IA. The training was developed by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center along with UW Extension, the North Central Region Water Network, Purdue University, and ISU.

    ACPF is a precision conservation tool that leverages high-resolution geo-spatial data to create output maps which are used to identify site-specific opportunities to install conservation practices across small watersheds. At the workshop, you’ll learn:

    What ACPF is and how it fits into water resource planning and implementationHow the ACPF can improve the effectiveness of your conservation workHow to work with a GIS technician to develop effective mapsHow to explain the details of the assumptions behind each of the ACPF tools to farmers and community stakeholdersHow to use ACPF output maps to engage diverse stakeholders

    No GIS expertise is needed.  In addition to watershed coordinators, this training is perfect for supervisors, decision-makers and private consultants who work closely with watershed practitioners. Attendees will have the opportunity to work alongside instructors to develop a work-plan for incorporating ACPF into their work.

    Registration is just $40! Space is limited so sign up before it’s too late.

     

    Learn more and register at https://acpf4watersheds.org/watershed-applications-of-acpf-training-workshop/

  • NRES Online Student Presentation - Tricia Bethke

    Mar 21, 2019 7:45 am17 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

    RSVP for onsite participation at tbethke@mortonarb.org by March 29, 2019

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

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

  • Lunch with Graduate Seminar Speaker Friday 3/15 on campus

    Mar 14, 2019 3:45 pm7 views

    Hello NRES Grad Students:

     

    Please sign up no later than 3/13/19 by 4:00 p.m. at the link below if you are going to attend the lunch this Friday, 3/15/19 with speaker Dr. Jonathan Bauer at 12:00 p.m. in room N-527. The title of Dr. Bauer's presentation at 3:00 will be "Can we predict the outcomes of ecological restoration?" Be sure to sign up if you are going to attend, so there will be enough food for everyone.  Thank you.

     

     

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AY2fBr8MvzRsyidWIaTdD9nvTVg73I1fYfOVMFZbtO0/edit#gid=0

     

     

    Carol Preston

    Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

    W-503 Turner Hall

    333-2770

    preston1@illinois.edu

  • 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.

     

  • Wild Things 2019 was a huge success!

    Feb 26, 2019 12:30 pm22 views

     A heartfelt thank you to all of the NRES alumni and current online students who played such a vital role in our success at Wild Things. Alumni Stacey Libra, Eleanor Schumacher, Mark Krivchenia, and current NRES students Claudia Boothe, Elwood Dumke and Tricia Bethke presented information about their capstone projects to rooms packed with listeners! Alum Kurt Dreisilker, Alumni Aaron Parks, Nancy Kreith, Jeff Weiss, Mark Krivchenia and current students Amy Osterman, Claudia Boothe, and Elwood Dumke volunteered at the Exhibit Hall table and did a super job talking with the many conference attendees and potential new students. The following alumni and current students provided video testimonials that were part of a continuous feedloop highlighting their capstones and the NRES program: Scott Brown, Kevin Hagen, Mark Krivchenia, Christine LePine, Michael Nosbisch, Aaron Parks, Mary Richardson, Eleanor Schumacher, Lydia Scott, Lyn Shirley, Tyler Steury, Catherine Wallace, Tomas Ward, and Josh Yellin. (My sincere apologies if I have forgotten to mention anyone!) We were happy to meet up with many former friends and NRES alumni throughout the day. Wild Things was a great opportunity for 2600 conservationists and preservationists to gather in support of volunteer stewardship the Chicagoland wilderness. We were honored to be part of this outstanding Conference! Thank you to all who attended and participated. 

  • 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". 

     

  • Annual Review 2019 Past Due

    Feb 18, 2019 12:30 pm18 views

    All NRES online students, regardless of whether they are currently enrolled in classes or not, are required to complete the Annual Review each spring. If you have not already submitted your review materials, please do so this week. Failure to successfully complete the Annual Review process will put a "hold" on your academic files which will inhibit your ability to register for classes and access your transcripts. If you have questions about the process or need an additional copy of the Annual Review form, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

     

     

  • REMINDER - Annual Review due by 2/15

    Feb 12, 2019 12:00 pm47 views

    Completing the Annual Review process is required of all NRES students (both active and inactive) each spring. This year's Annual Review materials (form, resume and information about capstone experience) are due no later than February 15th at 5:00 pm. Failure to complete the Annual Review will result in a "hold" being put on your academic records which may impede your ability to register for future classes until the Annual Review process has been completed. Please complete your Annual Review promptly and submit it via email this week!

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

     

  • NRES Polo Shirts for Sale

    Feb 11, 2019 8:45 pm93 views

    NRES will be placing an order for blue polo shirts with an orange NRES/UIUC logo. If you would like one of these shirts, your cost will be $19.00. We need your size and order confirmation no later than Wednesday, February 13 at 5:00 pm. Shirts will be available for pick up on campus or at the Wild Things Conference in Chicago. Please contact Renee (gracon1@illinois.edu) or Piper (phodson@illinois.edu) if you want to place an order. 

     

  • Wild Things Attendees - please read!

    Feb 7, 2019 12:30 pm14 views

    Hi Everyone,

    Wild Things is less than two weeks away! We are busy preparing for the day and hope you excited about all the day has to offer. Here are some important messages:

    1) NRES will be sponsoring a table in the Exhibit Hall to promote the online program. We need volunteers to hand out literature about the program and talk to interested people. If you can spare a half-hour, please add your name to the sign up sheet at: 

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SYrV7frS9F_I281_kvdBLCLkbWolFsKqD8A76La-j5s/edit?usp=sharing

    2) After the event (6:00 pm), we will be gathering at Five Roses Pub near the Conference Center. You can leave your car in the Conference Center parking lot and walk over with us. This is not an official University function. It is an opportunity for current students, alumni and friends to get-together. We'd love to have you join us. If you are planning to go to Five Roses with us, please let Renee know so that we can give the restaurant an approximate head count. 

    3) A couple of people have indicated that they may want to carpool to the Conference Center (or home). If you are looking to carpool, or need a ride, please let me know and I will share the information with those who are interested. 

    4) Polo Shirts with the NRES logo will be ordered and available at the Wild Things event. You must notify (by Weds 2/13) Piper or Renee if you want to buy a shirt. The cost is $19.00.  

    Looking forward to seeing you all on February 23rd. 

    Renee (gracon1@illinois.edu)

     

  • ISTA Events in March and April

    Feb 7, 2019 11:15 am0 views

    The Illinois Science Teachers' Association asked us to pass along information pertaining to their upcoming events. Please note: 

    Friday, March 1 - The 2019 Life Science Institute, to register go to: https://lista.wildapricot.org/event-3112042

    Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 - NGSS Storytelling, for more information go to: www.czs.org/teacher-classes

    Friday, April 5 - Three Dimensional Assessments, for more information go to: www.czs.org/teacher-classes

     

  • Live Session - Monthly Capstone Progress (Status)

    Feb 4, 2019 8:30 pm17 views

    If you haven't submitted your January accomplishments and February goals for your capstone work, please do so asap. (It was due February 1.) If you prefer to join the live session to report your progress, we are meeting on February 5th at 7:00 pm CST in the Virtual Office. We look forward to your reports. 

    If you have any questions or need an extension, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu

     

  • Capstone Students - Monthly project status due Feb 1

    Feb 1, 2019 11:45 am3 views

    Hi Capstone Students,

    January flew by and as the calendar rolls to February I wanted to remind you that your report summarizing the January accomplishments and upcoming (Feb) month's goals is due. If you prefer to report your status via the live reporting session, it is scheduled for February 5th at 7:00 pm CST. You may enter the session via the Compass 2G Open Learning - Capstone Progress portal, or you may use this guest link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/e9cfc161c816470aa40b8d204ab761aa

    If you have any questions, please email me at gracon1@illinois.edu.

    We are looking forward to your status report!

    Renee

  • Registration for Wild Things ends 2/9

    Jan 31, 2019 11:45 am14 views

    Just a reminder that the registration deadeline for attending attend the Wild Things Conference in Rosemont, IL on February 23 is next week. February 9th is the last day to get tickets to this popular event! https://wildthings2019.sched.com/tickets

     

     

  • 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

     

     

  • Wild Things Conference 2019 - come join us!

    Jan 24, 2019 2:00 pm62 views

    2019 Wild Things Conference: For People and Nature

     

    We are eager to announce that several current NRES students and alumni will be speaking at the Wild Things Conference, on February 23, between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018.

     

    For more information about the conference and registration information, please click on "Read More".

  • Important Information for May Graduates

    Jan 17, 2019 9:15 am43 views

    Students planning to graduate in May 2019 should be aware of the following information pertaining to deadlines - please "Read More". 

     

  • NEW COURSE - Spring 2019

    Jan 3, 2019 2:30 pm8 views

    Announcing NEW COURSE!

    Designed to guide and support students with limited prior exposure to genetics,

    NRES 499: Conservation Genetics is an interdisciplinary study of the dynamics of gene pools within populations of species with an emphasis on promoting genetic diversity and reducing the risk of species extinction. Topics will include natural selection, genetic variation and drift, mutations and interbreeding, the effects of landscape fragmentation and invasive species on metapopulations, and conservation strategies to safeguard selected priority species. This course would appeal to persons involved in animal and plant sciences, ecologists, wildlife managers, and evolutionary and developmental biologists. 

    Dates/Time:  Thursday 6:30-9:30 pm

    Instructor: Dr. Lynn Anderson-Carpenter, Adjunct Assistant Professor

    Credit Hours: 3 (CRN 69542)

     

  • Spring Course Registration

    Jan 3, 2019 2:15 pm5 views

    The spring semester starts January 14th… Register for your spring semester courses today!

    You can preview the schedule of spring courses by going to: https://uofi.app.box.com/s/wn8b0pqb0x7m0mo349qw

    To register for classes, go to: https://apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice/. Please make sure you register in time to acquire any required texts.

    For those who are eligible for capstone credit, be sure to request authorization for enrollment by going to: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/485691

  • Spring 2019 Course Registration

    Dec 17, 2018 4:45 pm16 views

    Don't forget to register for your spring courses before the holidays! The new semester starts January 14th! 

    Also, we have a new course added for students working on their capstone project. NRES 512: Making Capstone Progress is designed to motivate, support and provide extra guidance to student who are in the process of writing their capstone paper. The class will meet Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. For more information, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

    Wishing you all a very safe and happy winter holiday! 

    Renee

  • 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).

  • Planning to enroll in capstone credit for Sp 2019?

    Dec 4, 2018 5:45 pm1 views

    Students with an approved capstone proposal who are planning to enroll in capstone credit for spring 2019 should add their name to the authorization request list https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/485691 by the end of the fall semester. If you are not sure you are eligible to enroll in capstone credit, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu for confirmation of your eligibility.

  • Sp 2019 Written Final Exam - Distribution List

    Dec 4, 2018 5:00 pm3 views

    Students who have completed at least one course from each of the 4 core areas are eligible to take the written final exam. The next opportunity for the exam is January 4th. If you have not already done so, and want to take the exam, please add your name to the Distribution List via https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/5283479. There will be a preparatory meeting for all persons on the list on Thursday, December 13th at 7:00 pm. The link for the closed session will be sent only to those whose name appears on the distribution list. 

    If you are not sure whether you are eligible to take the written final exam, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu 

  • Planning to take the Written Final Exam in January?

    Nov 27, 2018 7:45 pm5 views

    If you are planning to take the written final exam in January 2019 and have not added your name to the exam distribution list, please contact Renee Gracon (gracon1@illinois.edu) immediately for important information! 

  • Spring Courses Webinar - link to recording

    Nov 20, 2018 9:00 am4 views

    Hi Everyone,

    Many of you have requested the link to the recording of the spring course webinar. You may access the recording by going to: https://us-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/03eda3c174ef4fb9b6b90114058203ea

    Please contact Piper or Renee if you have any additional questions about future offerings.

    Renee

  • Spring Courses Webinar - tonight!

    Nov 19, 2018 5:15 pm6 views

    Don't forget to log in to this evening's Spring Courses webinar at 7:00 pm Central. We hope to see you there.

    Renee

    https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c75bbcd432114f5d94b7a24f226dd35b

     

  • 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.

     

  • Reminder for students with an "incomplete" capstone grade

    Nov 16, 2018 2:45 pm2 views

    If you were enrolled in a capstone course during the spring or summer 2018 semester(s) 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. (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.

     

  • Written Exam Distribution List - important information

    Nov 16, 2018 2:00 pm3 views

    Students who have completed the core requirements by the end of the fall semester and who wish to take the Written Final Exam in January 2019 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 January 4th and due back no later than January 11th.

     

    Students whose names appear on the list will be invited to a workshop on "tips for taking the exam" in December. 

     

    For additional information or questions, please contact Renée Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

     

     

  • From Research to Entrepreneur - Presentation 11/15

    Nov 14, 2018 10:30 am3 views

    Don't miss the opportunity to attend Josh Yellin's presentation on building partnerships and acquiring funding for non-profit organizations. Josh is the co-founder of Urban Rivers (www.urbanriv.org), a non-profit organization in the Chicago region focused on improving urban habitats and encouraging public access to nature. 

    Date: Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:00pm

    Link to Presentation: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/1b1b1d20b161429fbf923e81825e7c92

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

  • Spring Course Webinar - Mon. 11/19

    Nov 14, 2018 10:30 am4 views

    Please join us Monday, November 19th at 7:00 pm for a glimpse at the spring course offerings. There are new courses and traditional favorites being offered this spring. Not sure which one to register for? Piper and Renee will provide information and answer questions about each during this webinar.  

    Date: Monday, November 19

    Time: 7:00 pm Central

    Link to join presentation: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c75bbcd432114f5d94b7a24f226dd35b

     

  • From Research to Entrepreneur - NRES Presentation

    Nov 12, 2018 12:00 pm52 views

    In August 2013, Crain’s Business Weekly did an article on Josh Yellin’s capstone project - to construct a floating island on the Chicago River as part of an effort to transform the North Branch from a heavily polluted and dying body of water to an oasis for wildlife. (Crain article: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130831/ISSUE01/308319967/could-this-biologist-save-the-chicago-river)

    Since then, Josh has become the co-founder of Urban Rivers (www.urbanriv.org), a non-profit organization whose mission is to revitalize/develop the Wild Mile that will include floating islands, forests, public walkways, and kayaking docs along the Chicago Riverfront to connect urban residents to nature. Through partnerships with many organizations including Patagonia, The Chicago Botanical Garden, BioHaven, Inc., and the Shedd Aquarium, this project will provide access to nature within the city limit.  

    Learn about this man behind-the-scenes and his vision for bringing life back to urban waterways. Josh will talk about the many challenges of starting a capstone project on limited funds, how to find financial support, and how to go ‘From Research to Entrepreneur’, in his presentation of the same title.

    Date: Thursday, November 15th

    Time: 7:00 pm Central

    Presentation Topic: From Research to Entrepreneur

    Presenter: Josh Yellin

    Link to join webinar: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/1b1b1d20b161429fbf923e81825e7c92

     

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

  • Veterans Day Thank You

    Nov 12, 2018 11:30 am0 views

    All:

     

    As you may know, the NRES, ACES, and UIUC community includes veterans among its faculty, staff, grad students and undergraduates.  Please join me in thanking our veterans and expressing appreciation for their service!

     

    Jeff Brawn

    Head, NRES

     

  • Spring 2019 Courses

    Nov 6, 2018 8:00 am47 views

    Monday, Nov. 19th at 7:00 pm Central, we will provide information about upcoming NRES online Spring Courses. Please join the presentation using this link:  https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c75bbcd432114f5d94b7a24f226dd35b

     

    For additional questions about registration or enrollment, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

     

     

  • Capstone Presentation - Correlation of precipitation and river discharge of inform flood management plans

    Nov 1, 2018 4:00 pm9 views

    You are invited to virtually attend the capstone presentation by Peter Matthew Parys, titled: 

    INTERSHIP STUDY: CORRELATION OF RIVER DISCHARGE AND PRECIPITATION IN SELECTED COUNTIES OF THE ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT, IOWA, TO INFORM FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLANS

    To be held on Nov. 9th at 11:00 am CST. To attend the live presentation, go to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/de1eecfd557d427483a1e4f39c8661a6 and login with your NET ID. 

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

  • Graduate of NRES Online MS Program Named to Northwest Indiana's 20 Under 40 List

    Oct 30, 2018 10:45 pm22 views

    Natalie Johnson, who graduated with her M.S. in NRES in 2016, is Executive Director of Save the Dunes. Learn more about Natalie by clicking on the post title (on the blog) or "read more" (in email).

  • Graduate Student Appreciation Week

    Oct 23, 2018 12:00 pm30 views

    This is Graduate Student Appreciation week. The NRES faculty and staff of the online M.S. program send you best wishes and thank you for the impact you have on the program and contributions you make through your academic and professional lives. 

     

  • Written Final Exam - January 2019

    Oct 19, 2018 2:00 pm8 views

    Students who have completed at least one course from each of the four core areas are eligible to take the written final exam. The spring distribution date is January 4th. The completed exam will be due back on January 11th. Students requesting permission to take the exam will be invited to a webinar with tips for how to prepare for the exam. To register your intention to take the exam in January, put your name on the distribution list at: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/5283479

     

    The next opportunity after the January exam will be August 2019.

     

    If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

  • Online Annual Event - a Huge Success

    Oct 15, 2018 9:45 am5 views

    The October 11, online student's Annual Event and evening with the Faculty was a huge success. Thank you to all of our wonderful faculty members who gave so generously of their time to chat with our students and share their insights on coursework and capstone projects. One of the key takeaways from the evening is that your capstone is about "will and skills". Selecting a project that is of great interest to you and making sure you have (or are willing to acquire) the necessary skills to implement the project are the two most critical things when making your capstone choice. All of the faculty encouraged online students to reach out to them with questions "inside" and "outside" of class. They also encouraged students to read prolifically and volunteer with organizations in the field to build skills.  

    Thank you, too, to all who attended. Your valuable input will help us provide better service to the online community. For example, we are investigating the idea of an NRES social media group where students can share biographical information and work experience as well as derive support through networking opportunities for the online M. S. program. We will also be looking for ways to better describe course pre-requisites, so students can determine before enrolling if they have the foundation to be successful in a course. 

    I you were unable to attend the Annual Event and would like to view the recording, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

     

  • Illinois Assoc. of Environmental Professionals meeting and presentation on environmental pollutants

    Oct 9, 2018 3:45 pm21 views

    The NRES department is happy to pass along this announcement from the Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals to our online students. 

    Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the world since the 1940s. Most of these chemicals are bio-accumulative and are extremely hard to remediate - and they are being found everywhere. Learn from our esteemed panel how these chemicals will impact your industry or clients, what other states and US EPA are doing about them, and what's next for Illinois. 

    If you are an online student and would like more information about this meeting in DesPlaines, IL, please click "read more" to view the complete announcement. 

     

  • Ever wonder what the faculty expects from online graduate students?

    Oct 9, 2018 2:45 pm11 views

    Join us virtually on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for the Annual Online Student Event. The faculty panel will address that question and many more! Learn about upcoming courses, skills that work best for virtual learning, some tips for finding a capstone project, and information that may help you launch your next (NRES-related) career. ALL ONLINE NRES STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Here is the link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/7188a6a266114f98af240321ba520dfa

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

  • Puzzled by finding a Capstone Project?

    Oct 9, 2018 2:45 pm16 views

    Join us virtually on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for the Annual NRES Online Student Event. The faculty panel will address how to find a capstone project, what projects are best suited for online students, how to approach a faculty member to serve on your committee, and much more! ALL ONLINE NRES STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Here is the link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/7188a6a266114f98af240321ba520dfa

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

  • Live too far to come to campus? Join us for an NRES virtual tour!

    Oct 9, 2018 2:45 pm26 views

    Unable to visit campus? Join NRES online student, Ann Dangles, and Online Advising Specialist, Renee Gracon, as they tour some of the prominent University of Illinois spots. Join us virtually tonight, Oct. 11, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for the Annual NRES Online Student Event. Two faculty panels will be presenting information on being a successful online student and how to master the capstone project. In addition, learn more about current trends in NRES careers. This is a webinar you won’t want to miss.  ALL ONLINE NRES STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Here is the link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/7188a6a266114f98af240321ba520dfa

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

  • ANNUAL NRES Meeting for ALL Online Students - Oct. 11

    Oct 5, 2018 1:30 pm106 views

    Hi Everyone,

    The Annual Online Event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 11, from 7 – 9 pm. There will be two faculty member panels eager to share with you their perspectives on being successful graduate students and doing Master’s level research. Some of the topics to be covered include how to be successful in upcoming courses, managing and optimizing time, skills that work best for online learning, how to approach a faculty member with potential capstone project ideas, faculty expectations for graduate researchers, and much, much more. Check out more information about the evening, how to access the webinar, and the agenda by clicking on "READ MORE".