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The UW College of the Environment recently published a new article detailing the impact of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program (DDCSP) at the University of Washington. Central to the program\u2019s long-standing success is the dedicated leadership of IAS Professor Martha Groom<\/a>, an expert in conservation science and environmental education. As the DDCSP program director, Professor Groom guided this intensive, summer experiential learning program in conservation and environmental justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article highlights how the DDCSP spent over a decade successfully preparing students for influential careers in environmental management and conservation. Read the full article<\/a> for more on the program\u2019s history and its impact on emerging conservation leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The 2018 and 2019 cohorts at their end-of-year celebration in the UW Quad. Alumni from 2014-2017 and program staff are also present. Photo credit: Sohroosh Hashemi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The UW College of the Environment recently published a new article detailing the impact of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program (DDCSP) at the University of Washington. Central to the program\u2019s long-standing success is the dedicated leadership of IAS Professor Martha Groom, an expert in conservation science and environmental education. 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