We are excited to partner with Nahant Marsh Education Center for the next EARTh Center Virtual Fellows Institute in the fall of 2026! This virtual institute will take place over three different days, for two to three hours each session.
The theme of the institute is Emerging Trends in Conservation and Natural Resource Management. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: new ways that AI is being utilized in the field, GIS and drone applications, and exploring nature-based solutions. Attendance for each session is mandatory to receive the full stipend amount for participation in the institute. The full participation stipend will be awarded based on attendance, engagement during the sessions, and completion of the evaluations for the institute from the EARTh Center external evaluation team.
Each session will happen noon-3pm CST.
Session dates are:
September 18
October 16
November 13
Applications will close August 17, 2026. Participants will be contacted regarding selection by August 21.