Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources 2022

Keynote Speakers

Bryan Dewsbury

Sense of place - Developing a culture of inclusion in the natural sciences

Joe Dauer

How do natural resource students organize and make sense of a flood of biology concepts?

Lisa Pennisi

Neurodiversity in our classrooms

Sara Bombaci

Advancing inclusion in natural resources education--Insights from a decade of research and practice

Online #MyExperience Videos

* designates the presenter

Inclusive teaching and learning, accessible courses, and mental health

Jumbled Judging - Assessing the impact of a new inclusive learning activity at a regional collegiate soil judging competition
Rebecca Young and Judith Turk

The kids are not alright
Leah Rathbun*

Mindfulness minutes: Reducing anxiety in college courses
Rebecca L. Franzen and students in NRES 483/683 Professional Development in Natural Resources

Additional Presentations

Gaining perspective through a photo essay
Kendra Liddicoat*

Moving Towards Pandemic-Proofing Courses in Natural Resources Management
Michael K. Crosby*, Jason J. Holderieath, and T. Eric McConnell

Curriculum building

Developing Global Perspectives on Climate, Food, & the Environment using the SDGs
Brianne A. Wolf*

Additional Presentations

Total station for forestry and geospatial science students
Yanli Zhang*, Daniel Unger, David Kulhavy, and I-Kuai Hung

Syncing Course Objectives to Enhance Student Learning Through a Combined Research Project
Michael K. Crosby* and Jason J. Holderieath

Experiential learning, field courses, and global experiences

Diving Into the Deep End of the River: Developing Communication Skills Through Experiential Learning
Heidi L. Adams* and A. Gordon Holley

Educational Outdoor Experiences with Preschool Children-Adapting to Urban Sprawl
Ann Spilker*

Sketching your surroundings: Nature journals as a learning tool
Michael Brunson*

Experiential Learning in Three Dimensions: Introducing Lidar Remote Sensing to Natural Resource Students
Rachel M. Stein*, Karla Eitel, and Janet L. Rachlow

Interdisciplinary field courses
Mark Chynoweth*

Speaking Skills for Graduate Students
Larry Nielsen*

Pop-UP Science: Partnering with County Extension for More Impact
Tracy Ensor*

Course design

Use of the Snapshot Wisconsin citizen science initiative to engage students in an introductory wildlife course
Bruce Eichhorst*

Additional Presentation

Using K'NEX (a Basic Fun! product) to Visually Demonstrate the Basics of the Completely Randomized Design ANOVA Model
Paul Doruska*

Technology in teaching and learning

Introducing Students to Different Natural Ecosystems with Drones
Daniel Unger*, David Kulhavy, I-Kuai Hung, and Yanli Zhang

Add the DJI Mavic MIni2 Drone to Your Teaching Toolbox
David Kulhavy*, Daniel Unger, I-Kuai Hung, and Yanli Zhang

Risk Assessment of Loblolly Pine Winter Storm Damage with Visual and Unmanned Aerial System Ratings
Alexandria Cook, David Kulhavy, I-Kuai Hung, Yanli Zhang, and Daniel Unger

Additional Presentation

Students, Please Take Out Your Phones
Michael K. Crosby*, T. Eric McConnell, and Jason J. Holderieath