Environmental Sciences

Eleventh Annual UW-Platteville Indigenous Peoples' Day Lecture

Christine O Bellport — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:43:17 +0000

Eleventh Annual UW-Platteville Indigenous Peoples' Day Lecture

Thursday, October 9 | 6–8 p.m. | Boebel Hall Room 104

Enjoy an evening with Moira Villiard, a multidisciplinary artist whose vibrant work uplifts underrepresented stories and fosters healing through public art across the Great Lakes. She grew up on the Fond du Lac Reservation and is a Fond du Lac direct descendant. Villiard blends murals, animation, illustration and community exhibitions and engagement to explore the intersections of history, identity and resilience.

Christine O Bellport Fri, 09/19/2025 - 11:43

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University professor leads breakthrough research in prestigious scientific journal

Christine O Bellport — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:47:00 +0000

University professor leads breakthrough research in prestigious scientific journal

Dr. Evan Larson and a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous collaborators illuminate how cultural fire stewardship shaped resilient ecosystems in the Great Lakes region.

Christine O Bellport Thu, 09/04/2025 - 06:47

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Isbister receives 2025 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award

Christine O Bellport — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:24:36 +0000

Isbister receives 2025 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award

Dr. Dong Isbister is being recognized for her impactful work in Women's and Gender Studies, mentoring students and advancing inclusive education across campus and beyond.

Christine O Bellport Sun, 08/24/2025 - 10:24

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College of Liberal Arts and Education students and faculty study around the globe during 2025 Winterim semester

Christine O Bellport — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:28:54 +0000

College of Liberal Arts and Education students and faculty study around the globe during 2025 Winterim semester

Three groups of students from the College of Liberal Arts and Education embarked on once-in-a-lifetime study abroad experiences in England, Italy and the Galápagos Islands, enriching their academic and cultural perspectives.

Christine O Bellport Fri, 03/07/2025 - 11:28

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Dornak selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program

Alison S Parkins — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:18:55 +0000

Dornak selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program

Dr. Lynnette Dornak, associate professor of environmental science and society, has been selected for the 2024-2025 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program. She is one of two UW-Platteville faculty members selected for the Universities of Wisconsin program this year.

Alison S Parkins Thu, 07/11/2024 - 13:18

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Out of the classroom and into the stream: How fish sampling teaches UW-Platteville biology students conservation

Christine O Bellport — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:26:32 +0000

Out of the classroom and into the stream: How fish sampling teaches UW-Platteville biology students conservation

Biology students learn a unique way to test the health and well-being of a local stream on the UW-Platteville campus. Electrofishing amps up the education process by taking students outdoors and into a real-world scenario.

Christine O Bellport Tue, 06/25/2024 - 14:26

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Estate gift will ensure new opportunities in environmental science, conservation

Alison S Parkins — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:04:35 +0000

Estate gift will ensure new opportunities in environmental science, conservation

Terrence Ingram’s lifelong passion for nature propelled him through a celebrated career in conservationism that spanned more than 60 years. Now, his recent estate gift to the UW-Platteville Foundation will ensure opportunities for the next generation of students to continue his work in this field.

Alison S Parkins Fri, 04/05/2024 - 11:04

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UW-Platteville welcomes more than 200 participants to Prescribed Fire Conference

Alison S Parkins — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:48:00 +0000

UW-Platteville welcomes more than 200 participants to Prescribed Fire Conference

UW-Platteville recently hosted the 2024 Prescribed Fire Conference, welcoming over 200 people from across the state who all share an interest in the vital use of prescribed fire to preserve the rich, biodiverse landscape of Wisconsin and the Driftless region.

Alison S Parkins Fri, 02/09/2024 - 10:48

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UW-Platteville hosting 2024 Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Conference

Stephen Kelley — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:38:10 +0000

UW-Platteville hosting 2024 Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Conference

91��-Platteville's Department of Environmental Sciences and Society will host the 2024 Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Conference at UW-Platteville on February 2-3.

Stephen Kelley Tue, 01/23/2024 - 08:38

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With EPA internship, Barnes paves her way to dream job years before graduation

Alison S Parkins — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:28:30 +0000

With EPA internship, Barnes paves her way to dream job years before graduation

For Lindsey Barnes, working at the Environmental Protection Agency was always a “dream job.” With a passion for the environment and a desire to make a meaningful impact, the junior from Cedar Rapids, Iowa set her sights on that future goal – never imagining she would achieve it two years before graduating college.

Alison S Parkins Thu, 09/28/2023 - 08:28

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