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Rachel Carson Center Colloquium with Dr. Welch-Devine
Dr. Meredith Welch-Devine was recently invited to give a talk, “Transdisciplinary Collaboration to Understand the Past and Imagine New Futures: Pastoralism, Cultural Heritage, and Climate Change in...
ICON’s Kate Pitts receives NSF-GRFP
We are excited to share that Aoife "Kate" Pitts, PhD Student, Anthropology and Integrative Conservation, will receive a Graduate Research Fellowship from NSF! Kate says of her work: "My research...
In a new article, Amit Kaushik looks at human-animal relationships in conservation
In "Alice in Chains: Ground Staff Heroes, Conservation Realities, and Reflecting on William Cronon’s Insights," Amit Kaushik (PhD Student, ICON and Anthropology) explores the intricate human-animal...
Research by Wezddy Del Toro Orozco & colleagues looks at the use of social science research in conservation practice
ICON Student Wezddy Del Toro Orozco collaborated with other members of the Community of Practice in Human-Wildlife Coexistence (CoPCoex) on a recent paper that explores how social science research...
CICR celebrates the 2023-24 ICON graduates
Congratulations to the following students on defending their ICON dissertations this year: Behnoosh Abbasnezhad (PhD, ICON & Forestry and Natural Resources, Major Professor: Jesse Abrams):...
ICON students and alum receive Graduate School honors
Two current ICON students and one recent ICON graduate were among the select few to be recognized during the 2024 Graduate School Honors Luncheon (pictured L to R): Katie Foster (PhD in ICON &...
Upcoming Events
Sustainability Certificate 10th Anniversary Kickoff: Reading with Ron Balthazor
Wednesday, August 26, 4:30-6:00 PM
Celebrate 10 years of UGA's interdisciplinary Sustainability Certificate with a reading by the program's founding director, Ron Balthazor, from his new work, A Book of Seasons. Light refreshments will be served; sponsored by the Sustainability Certificate, the Office of Sustainability, and the Department of English.
Auditorium, Odum School of Ecology
ICON Happy Hour
Friday, August 28, 5:00-7:00 PM
Creature Comforts (downtown). All are welcome to attend.
Conservation Seminar: “Building a Future for Old-Growth Forests"
Monday, August 31, 1:15 PM
Sarah Adloo, Executive Director, Old Growth Forest Network, and ICON alum. Odum School of Ecology Auditorium (Room 201). All are welcome to attend.