Program Director : Michael Mortimer
Graduate Program Director : Francesca Megraw (Program Coordinator)
Visiting Faculty:
Michael Champ (National Capital Region);
Brian Czech (National Capital Region);
Heather Eves (National Capital Region);
Kieran Lindsey;
Shelley Mastran (National Capital Region);
Jennifer Plyler (National Capital Region)
Adjunct Professors:
Milagros Alvarez (National Capital Region);
Desiree DiMauro (National Capital Region);
Laura Giese (National Capital Region);
John Hadidian (National Capital Region);
Jane Huff (National Capital Region);
Jennifer Jones (National Capital Region);
James McGlone (National Capital Region);
Omid Parhizkar (National Capital Region);
Michael Ruggiero (National Capital Region);
Steven Sheffield (National Capital Region);
Alan Thornhill (National Capital Region);
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Dequn Zhou (National Capital Region)
Affiliated Faculty:
Robert Hull;
Michael Mortimer (National Capital Region);
David Robertson (National Capital Region)
Director:
Michael Mortimer (National Capital Region)
Associate Director, XMNR:
David Robertson (National Capital Region)
Natural Resources Introduction
The Vision
Our vision for the Northern Virginia Natural Resources Program is to be a leader in the areas of natural resource policy, sustainable development of urban environments, and the sustainable management of natural resources in a global context.
Program Description
The expertise of the College of Natural Resources and Environment is not duplicated by any other university with a presence in Northern Virginia. While traditional natural resource education, research, and outreach programs have addressed issues involving rural environments, our program additionally addresses natural resource issues in the urban environment, the growing urban/rural interface, and international resource management in a global setting. Topics such as urban fisheries and wildlife management, urban forestry, open space management, green infrastructure, land use policy, water allocation, biodiversity conservation, and international sustainable development are among those emphasized.
The non-thesis Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree is offered from Falls Church and can be obtained in both classroom and virtual settings. The degree accommodates the needs of working professionals, and can be obtained part-time or full-time. A cohort-based executive version of the MNR degree (XMNR) focusing on leadership for sustainability, the first of its kind in the nation, is also available and a new cohort starts each January. A 12 credit Certificate of Graduate Studies in Natural Resources is also available. Finally, two study abroad programs are offered each year (China and Africa) for students looking to gain professional overseas work experience.
Director, Graduate Programs
Michael J. Mortimer
Associate Director, XMNR
David P. Robertson
Associate Director, Global Programs
Courtney Kimmel
Associate Director, Online Programming
Kieran Lindsey
