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Megan Ossmann
March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 Megan Ossmannstudents

A Landmark Law for Public Lands

In what feels like a never-ending era of environmental threats, degradation and budget cuts, the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act is a major victory in U.S. land and wildlife conservation

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Megan Ossmann
March 4, 2019 Megan Ossmannstudents

Exploring the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

With Duke Conservation Society, I recently had the opportunity to visit the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.

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Megan Ossmann
February 21, 2019February 19, 2019 Megan Ossmannstudents

Summer Internship Reflections

During my time at Duke I have learned a variety of geospatial analysis and coding skills, and while my internship at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) strengthened these skills, it also taught me much more.

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Megan Ossmann
February 13, 2019 Megan Ossmannstudents

Beaufort Days

As a Durham-dwelling MEM student, I am fortunate to have a boyfriend and many other friends who are coastal environmental management (CEM) students spending their second year at the Duke Marine Lab. This means tripsContinue reading

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Megan Ossmann
January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Megan Ossmannstudents

Conservation in Washington: A D.C. Career Trek

I spent a few days in Washington, D.C., participating in a career trek organized by the Duke Conservation Society that provided a chance for networking and learning about different internship and career opportunities.

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Megan Ossmann
January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 Megan Ossmannstudents

2018 Conservation Success Stories

At the end of each year, I enjoy hearing about all of the good things that happened in the world—especially in terms of conservation. Here are some of the highlights from 2018.

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Megan Ossmann
December 14, 2018December 12, 2018 Megan Ossmannstudents

A Close (Seal) Encounter

Back home in Long Island, I had the opportunity to go seal-watching at Cupsogue Beach Park, where the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, Inc. (CRESLI) has been monitoring populations of seals and cetaceans since 2004.

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Megan Ossmann
December 3, 2018November 30, 2018 Megan Ossmannstudents

Highlights from the 2018 Living Planet Report

This year’s Living Planet Report feels particularly alarming, as it repeatedly cites 2020 as the pivotal year by which we must move beyond “business as usual” if we are to reverse a drastic decline of natural systems.

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Megan Ossmann
November 20, 2018November 19, 2018 Megan Ossmannstudents

Lions and Tigers and Ocelots, oh my!

With the Duke Conservation Society, I recently visited the Carolina Tiger Rescue, a 55-acre sanctuary in Pittsboro, North Carolina, that is home to tigers, lions and more.

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Megan Ossmann
October 31, 2018 Megan Ossmannstudents

Gardeners of Eden: A Documentary Screening and Q&A

The Nicholas School’s Duke Conservation Society and African Environment Initiative partnered to host a documentary screening of Gardeners of Eden, followed by a Q&A with Duke’s resident elephant expert John Poulsen

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Megan is interested in the conservation of endangered and threatened species across the globe. She is particularly passionate about the applications of different technology in conservation efforts and how they can directly lead to more effective management strategies. Learn more >

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In A Day in the Wildlife, Megan discusses the latest news in the world of wildlife conservation and highlights graduate student life at the Nicholas School.

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