Institute for Integrative Conservation

Please join the Institute for Integrative Conservation, the Muscarelle Museum Of Art, and Vital Impacts for a celebration of the William & Mary Year of the Environment as we welcome underwater photographer, whale whisperer, and National Geographic fellow?Brian Skerry. Muscarelle Museum of Art 603 Jamestown Road, 5:30 PM A reception and book signing will follow REGISTER NOW! #wmConservation #wmYearoftheEnvironment

TOMORROW! Institute for Integrative Conservation is hosting Katie Holten: The Language of Trees. Make sure to attend it tomorrow.

TOMORROW! Institute for Integrative Conservation is hosting Tree Drawing session with Katie Holten. Make sure to attend it tomorrow.

IIC’s?Sapana?Lohani engages W&M women in “The Road to Women's Weekend" events. The Society of 1918 will celebrate William & Mary Women’s Weekend?on campus September 12-14, 2025, a signature event that celebrates the accomplishments and strengthens connections of W&M women. In preparation for this big event, the W&M Society of 1918 is hosting a series of engaging events on the "Road to Women's Weekend” that feature inspiring talks by W&M women with themes ranging from entrepreneurship to conservation to storytelling. Highlighting women’s contributions in science, technology, engineering, arts and math, IIC Geospatial Scientist,?Sapana Lohani, gave a presentation on her elementary school project "Reconnecting KIDS to Nature through STEAM”, which helps local elementary school students and women reconnect with nature and explore interdisciplinary careers centered on the environment.?Sapana’s work exemplifies excellence in community outreach and engagement. Keep an eye out for more details on W&M Women’s weekend. https://lnkd.in/eZjh-5cT #wmWomen #wmConservation #WMAlumni #YearoftheEnvironment

What is the language we need to live right now? How can we learn to be better lovers of the world? Join the Institute for Integrative Conservation and William & Mary Libraries as we welcome artist, activist, and best-selling author Katie Holten for an illustrated talk "The Language of Trees: Forest Thinking to Reimagine the World". March 25, 2025, 3:00 PM at William & Mary Swem Library Katie will take us through an exploration of these questions and reflects on the significance of human connection with the more-than-human world as we collectively face threats of the biodiversity loss and climate breakdown. A book signing with coffee and tea reception will follow the talk #wmConservation #wmYearoftheEnvironment #TheLanguageofTrees

Join the Institute for Integrative Conservation and William & Mary Libraries with artist, activist, and best-selling author Katie Holten in Crim Dell Meadow for a morning drawing trees, the start of an exciting day of events with Katie William & Mary. #wmConservation #wmYearoftheEnvironment #TheLanguageofTrees

Dear Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC) Community: ? In the last few weeks, we have witnessed unprecedented changes in how the US federal government/Executive Branch supports people and conservation programs around the world and domestically. Many of these actions have directly affected the crucial work of our IIC partners and students. Programs have been eliminated, people have lost their livelihoods, and we are all worse for it. We also recognize that many people are more marginalized and threatened than ever. ? This is a message of support and continued hope to you, our treasured partners, students, and collaborators. The IIC is grateful for the incredible conservation work our partners are doing in Virginia and all over the world and recognize that your hard work is key to ensuring that nature, humans, and economies thrive. We are even more determined to work toward the mission of the Institute for Integrative Conservation: To empower an inclusive community of thought leaders to create and deliver timely, innovative solutions to the world's most pressing conservation challenges. ? We also take this opportunity to re-commit ourselves to our interconnected values: ? Creative. We are committed to challenging assumptions, embracing diverse knowledge, exploring novel approaches, and to working beyond institutional, cultural, and disciplinary boundaries to transform status quo conservation. ? Inclusive. We strive to democratize conservation by respecting the rights,?sovereignty, self-determination,?engagement, and cultural heritage of diverse communities, and by amplifying underrepresented voices, frameworks, methodologies, and action in conservation. We strive to create space and place for shared experience, to honor diverse conservation perspectives, and to include diverse perspectives in conservation conversations, research and action. ? Responsive. We strive to sensitively and respectfully co-craft solutions in partnerships, with gratitude. We connect knowledge to action and act with urgency. ? Bold. We are committed to challenging assumptions, taking necessary risks, disrupting failing systems, being experimental and creative, and being accountable for our decisions and actions. We imagine novel solutions and strive to inspire and empower others to take conservation?action. ? Transformative. We strive to encourage internal reflection and team engagement so we may fully transform the way we work with ourselves and others in the spirit with which these values are conceived. ? Through these values in action, we choose to double-down on the vision of the IIC. We envision a future in which people and nature are inextricably, equitably, and justly connected, and the natural environment thrives for current and future generations. We have your backs, and together we will achieve this. ? From, ? Your partners at the IIC. #biodiversity #conservation #integrativeconservation #environmentaljustice #wildlife

Mellon Postdoc in Environmental Humanities (Multispecies Politics focus) at William & Mary. The Environment & Sustainability Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate position that will begin August 10, 2025. The program seeks an individual with expertise in Multispecies Politics or Animate Ecologies. In this appointment, the postdoc will have substantial amounts of time to focus on their own research agenda. In addition, the postdoc will work with faculty mentors on a project on Multispecies Politics. The successful applicant will also be required to organize ENSP 250, a 1-credit lecture series, in the Spring semester of their first year and design and teach a new 3 or 4 credit course of their choosing in both the Fall and Spring semesters of their second year. https://lnkd.in/ef76Qw8A

William & Mary students are part of an interdisciplinary team developing accessible, low-cost tools to support community-led conservation efforts in Madagascar and around the world! In collaboration with Conservation International, the Moore Center for Science, and Malagasy communities, student teams have created a low-cost water sensor that enables local communities to monitor the impact of forest restoration on water quality in Madagascar. This project brings together faculty and students from chemistry, engineering, and data science to collaborate with conservation partners in support of community-driven environmental efforts. The initiative began in 2023 with Fiona Gordon '25, Sophia Holincheck ’24, and Michael Hervien FENOMANARIVO and continued in 2024 with contributions from Jacob Timko ’24 and Leo Eichers ’25. Mentored by an interdisciplinary team including Professors Nathanael Kidwell and Jonathan Frey, P.E. from William & Mary, Dr. Maíra Ometto Bezerra and Dr. Kashif Shaad from the Moore Center for Science, and Jeannicq Randrianarisoa, Rindra Raveloarison, and Leonard Akwany Jr. from Conservation International, these students have received incredible mentorship. Now in its third year, W&M students Mandy Joyce '26 and Cy Strain-Seymour '26 will continue refining and testing the sensor. Learn how this innovative, accessible tool can support communities in Madagascar and around the world to restore vital water sources: https://lnkd.in/epnVnxsG #wmConservation #wmYearoftheEnvironment #wmResearch #SustainableSolutions #WaterRestoration #CommunityLedConservation #DataForGood

W&M Alumni Magazine features William & Mary women, including IIC affiliate Sarah Wyatt who is a Senior Biodiversity Specialist Global Environment Facility, who are rising to meet the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. READ THE STORY https://lnkd.in/eHudP8KP #wmConservation #wmYearoftheEnvironment