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Polling: A guide to what you need to know when you pick up the phone  vtdigger.org

Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series by Kate Robinson on the use and misuse of public opinion polling today. For an analysis of how polling ...

Polling: A guide to what you need to know when you pick up the phone  vtdigger.org

Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series by Kate Robinson on the use and misuse of public opinion polling today. For an analysis of how polling ...

Podcast: Irene Devastation Now Visible By Google Maps - Vermont Public Radio
DirectionsMag.com
VPR's Mitch Wertlieb turned to two professors at St. Michael's College, Geography Professor Richard Kujawa and Environmental Studies Professor Laura Stroup to tell us the value of having these images at our digital fingertips. See images discussed here ...

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Risk insurance mechanisms have been proposed as proactive policy options to enhance the resilience of communities for coping with extreme events. Many risk insurance mechanisms require designation of "risk zones" to legalize governmental interventions. After a three-day workshop and ensuing interviews, "wicked" challenges were identified in the designation of risk zones: risk thresholds; land value; damage-reduction; land-use planning; forecast uncertainty; map accuracy; modifiable-areal-unit problem; winners and losers; single versus multiple hazards; and cross-jurisdictional administrative boundaries. A total of 56 peer-reviewed studies are synthesized that evaluate these "wicked" challenges in flood insurance programs and derive deliberative heuristics for designating risk zones in publicly sponsored insurance mechanisms.

The Agency of Natural Resources is pleased to present this
report on the health of Vermont’s environment.

Most of us will never forget the historic floods of 2011 and the
damage they delivered to our homes, farms, businesses, and
public infrastructure such as roads, water systems, and bridges.
The impacts on Vermont’s natural environment were also severe.

As we continue to bounce back, we have a unique opportunity
to reflect and learn. Hardship reminds us that we must continually
strengthen our understanding of the major risks facing our
ecosystems and our communities. It prompts us to ask: What can
we do to minimize these risks? And how can we prepare for
adversity if some risks cannot be fully mitigated?

EPSCoR 2030 Workshop - January 19-20, 2012, Washington, DC

A panel of nationally recognized scientists and engineers met at the behest of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to examine the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) in terms of its relevance to the National research agenda. The two-day workshop produced observations about the value of the NSF program and recommended programmatic changes to be made both by NSF and by the EPSCoR states that can enhance EPSCoR’s effectiveness.

We extend our sincere thanks for your participation in the New England Board of Higher Education's Locally and Regionally Engaged: New England Colleges and Universities as Drivers of Innovation, Workforce and Economic Development summit, held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

Educators from Vermont and New York gathered at St Michaels College near Burlington, Vermont on Saturday, March 1o. Sponsored by CBEI (http://www.lcbp.org/watershedmatters/) the goal of the event was to share with teachers information and tools to teach about climate change—and an opportunity to think about how that could happen in their own classrooms. It was a great day!

Vermont Public Radio
New Google Maps Show Irene Devastation
Vermont Public Radio
Google has just updated its maps for Vermont with post-Irene imagery. VPR's Mitch Wertlieb turned to two professors at St. Michael's College, Geography Professor Richard Kujawa and Environmental Studies Professor Laura Stroup to tell us the value of ...

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New Google Maps Show Irene Devastation
Vermont Public Radio
Google has just updated its maps for Vermont with post-Irene imagery. VPR's Mitch Wertlieb turned to two professors at St. Michael's College, Geography Professor Richard Kujawa and Environmental Studies Professor Laura Stroup to tell us the value of ...

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Irene Devastation Now Visible By Google Maps
Vermont Public Radio
VPR's Mitch Wertlieb turned to two professors at St. Michael's College, Geography Professor Richard Kujawa and Environmental Studies Professor Laura Stroup to tell us the value of having these images at our digital fingertips.

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Celebrate the 'Greening of Aiken' at April 27 Ceremony
UVM News
John Bramley, UVM interim president, and Mary Watzin, dean of the Rubenstein School, will host the event, to take place Friday, April 27, at 1:30 pm in the Aiken Center. The ceremony will be followed by building tours and light refreshments.

2012 winners announced: Green Mountain environmental leadership awards
vtdigger.org
The guests were treated to an inspirational keynote address by Dr. Mary Watzin, Dean and Professor in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, at the University of Vermont. Her address touched upon the immense importance of citizen ...

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One of the winners of the second annual Green Mountain Environmental ...
BurlingtonFreePress.com
Mary Watzin, Dean of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, speaks about the importance of the Citizen Scientist movement during Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards at ECHO in Burlington on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards honor Vermont projects
BurlingtonFreePress.com
Mary Watzin, Dean of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, speaks about the importance of the Citizen Scientist movement during Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards at ECHO in Burlington on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

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Dick Clark, 'Bandstand' Host, Dies At 82  WBUR

The second annual Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards go to ...
BurlingtonFreePress.com
Mary Watzin, Dean of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, speaks about the importance of the Citizen Scientist movement during Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards at ECHO in Burlington on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards honor Vermont projects
BurlingtonFreePress.com
3:08 pm Mary Watzin, Dean of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, speaks about the importance of the Citizen Scientist movement during Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards at ECHO in Burlington on Tuesday, April 17, ...

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Weston Teen Travels to Africa For Youth Soccer Tournament
Patch.com
By Abby Jordan Weston resident Declan McCabe recently traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, with the New England Revolution youth development program. McCabe competed in the Future Champions Gauteng Under-17 tournament from March 26 to 31.

Metro + state: Local collegiate baseball players win weekly honors
Detroit Free Press
... and right-hander Sara Driesenga was honored as the Big Ten freshman of the week. ...Wayne State second baseman Nikki Fulton is GLIAC player of the week. TRACK AND FIELD: Central Michigan's Stephanie Hurley is the State Farm Scholar-Athlete of the Week.