Center for Integrative Conservation Research
The Center for Integrative Conservation Research (CICR) inspires new visions for conservation and environmental decision-making by putting pluralism into practice.
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ICON student named Mountain Sentinel Fellow
Eileen Joseph, PhD student in the Integrative Conservation and Forestry and Natural Resources Program, was recently accepted into the Moving Mountains Fellowship, offered by the Mountain Sentinels Alliance. Eileen's work considers to what extent ecotourism...
ICON internship looks at “Vultures in the void”
Asif Ali Sandeelo is a PhD candidate in the Integrative Conservation (ICON) and Anthropology program. As part of his ICON internship with IUCN Pakistan, he recently published an article ("Vultures in the void: Climatic factors, lack of food availability and habitat...
David Hecht, ICON PhD, receives Young Alumni Award from Luther College
David Hecht, PhD (ICON and Anthropology 2022), is the recipient of the Young Alumni Award from Luther College, located in Decorah, Iowa. Dr. Hecht will deliver the 2026 Commencement Speech at Luther College later this month. ICON celebrates this outstanding...
Upcoming Events
ICON PhD Program Orientation
Thursday, August 13, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Annual orientation for our new students, with lunch and networking to follow!
210 River Rd. 2nd Floor, Room 232












