environmental studies
Kathryn Davis ’24 explores wildlife conservation in Australia
Davis participated in the School for Field Studies (SFS), one of the United States’ largest environmental study abroad programs, this summer. ... READ MORE >>
Ainsley Simmons ’24 leads stormwater management program for summer internship
Simmons is leading the district’s effort to implement the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program. ... READ MORE >>
Randolph grad takes on new role, continues ongoing research project with the 500-Year Forest Foundation
Gabe Quintero ’23 is working as a field supervisor before transitioning into a forest coordinator role with the organization.... READ MORE >>
Putting down roots: Randolph collaborates on project to plant a forest garden at local elementary school
The garden will eventually be a source of food for students and community members, grown right in their own backyard.... READ MORE >>
Alumnae return for Women in Science Panel
Dr. Mary Betterton ’81, Caitlin Jones ’17, and Mehgan McCrickard ’03 discussed their careers and offered advice to current students.... READ MORE >>
Jessica McIntosh ’16, ’20 M.A.T. wins Science Teaching Award from Randolph
McIntosh teaches environmental science and biology at E.C. Glass High School. ... READ MORE >>
Summer research exploring the use of urban food forests to address climate vulnerability
A food forest has seven layers, starting with tall fruit and nut trees that provide a canopy, going all the way down to the roots of the plants that sustain it.... READ MORE >>
The financial viability of rainwater harvesting at the center of summer research project
Rainwater harvesting—the collection of run-off from a structure to store it for later use—can be a powerful tool in combating water supply problems, but questions still remain about its financial viability.... READ MORE >>
Into the woods: Students assess old-growth forests and carbon storage for summer research project
Their work is supported by funding from the 500-Year Forest Foundation and a grant from the Oak Hill Fund.... READ MORE >>
Students looking for a faster way to study benthic microalgal communities
Sarah Sojka and her students are studying benthic microalgae, an important part of the seagrass community, to see how they’ve been impacted by a seagrass restoration project on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. ... READ MORE >>
