What does it mean to know a place, an ecosystem, or a subject? This question has long fascinated Jean Kayira, the Director of Antioch’s PhD in Environmental Studies.
Obed Danlami ‘12
Obed Danlami 12 (New England, Environmental Studies, PhD) had their Community Education Program, KELIC Education Consult, was established after graduation to contend with social injustice issues in Africa. The Keene…
Environmental Studies Alumni Career Spotlight: Claire Bosch Zuazo
(This is part of a series spotlighting and exploring the career paths of graduates of Antioch University’s School of Environmental Studies.) Name: Claire Bosch ZuazoPronoun: she/herProgram: MS in Resource Management and Administration;…
Youn Han ‘13
Youn Han ‘13 (New England, MS) authored the article, “3 ways educators can embrace and enable inclusive programming,” for eSchool News which explores all facets of education technology. This article…
Conservation Psychologists Work to Modify Behavior for a Better Planet
The Conservation Psychology Institute works with cutting-edge research to create positive change in the world. They are working towards motivating pro-environmental behavioral change, fostering a connection to nature, and crafting effective communication strategies.
Antioch Invests in Environment and Community at Glover’s Ledge
Antioch’s teaching forest, Glover’s Ledge, sits on 81 acres of conserved land in Langdon, New Hampshire.
Poachers Threaten Red Wolf Survival
“The current population is extremely small and vulnerable, and it only takes one poacher to kill a red wolf,” says Suzanne Agan ’20 (Antioch New England, PhD in Environmental Studies).
Quilting a Community of Hope and Justice
I call Claudia J. Ford ’86, ’15 (Antioch College, MBA) in Health Administration and Antioch New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) on a weekday morning. The first thing that strikes me is the calm, silky timbre of her voice.
Working to Save the Rainforest with Amazon River Communities
Megan McDaniel ‘20 first traveled to the Peruvian Amazon in 2014. Now, several years, several trips to Peru, and an MS in Environmental Studies later, she’s the Executive Director of a nonprofit conservation organization Conservación de la Naturaleza Amazónica del Perú (CONAPAC).
Durable Behavior and Climate Resilience
Human behavior is at the core of environmental issues. This talk hosted by the Antioch University Conservation Psychology Institute presents four insights from behavioral science about the challenges of behavior change and the impact of behavioral aspects on environmental issues.
Making the Streets Safer—For Bikes, Walkers, and Kids
Growing up in Los Angeles, Yolanda Davis-Overstreet ’18 (Antioch Los Angeles, MA in Urban Sustainability) spent the ubiquitous sunny afternoons of her childhood pedaling up and down city sidewalks.
Obed Danlami ‘12
Obed Danlami ‘12 (New England, Environmental Studies, PhD) established the Keene Learning and Information Center (KELIC) after graduation to contend with social injustice issues in Africa. KELIC emphasizes inclusiveness and provides…