The Seedfield Podcast season 2, Episode 8 photo

To Find Solutions to Our Most Global Problems, We Must Go Into the Field

Solving global problems requires looking at the whole picture—and sometimes that means getting your hands dirty. In this conversation with environmental studies experts Jim Jordan and Dawn Murray, we hear why their work often involves studying across disciplines—and across the globe. They are clear about the benefits they see from studying in different environments all around the world—from gaining a deeper understanding of the problems our planet faces to creating meaningful connections across cultures.

Kim Langmaid ‘09

Kim Langmaid ‘09 (New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) was named Mayor of the town of Vail, Colorado and will serve a two-year term. She was unanimously elected by her…

Jacqueline Swett ‘08

Jacqueline Swett ‘08 (New England, MA in Dance/Movement Therapy) has opened a private practice in Fryeburg, Maine. A licensed clinical professional counselor, she works with clients to address issues such…

Shameika Hanson ’20

Shameika Hanson ‘20 (New England, MS in Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development and Climate Change) has been elected to the American Society of Adaptation Professionals’ (ASAP) Board of Directors. Hanson, a…

Thomas Wessels

Thomas Wessels, Professor Emeritus at New England and founder of the master’s degree program in Conservation Biology, had his latest book New England’s Roadside Ecology published by Timber Press.  The…

Alan Verdi ‘03

Alan Verdi ‘03 (New England, MS) was recently appointed Vice President of Sales for AlertOps, a leader in the Incident Management Software market space. Read more here.

Khavin Debbs ‘18

Khavin Debbs ‘18 (Seattle, MA in Education with Urban Environmental Education) was promoted to Deputy Executive Director of Preschool and Community Programs Tiny Trees Preschool. In this role, Debbs will…

Nia Keith ’09

Nia Keith ’09 (New England, MS in Environmental Studies, Environmental Education) has been promoted to the role of Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) at Mass Audubon….