Tag: Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Published on Jul 29, 2019

Diversity in the Outdoors

Myron Floyd, professor and head of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, discusses the barriers that African Americans face to enjoying outdoor spaces. 

Published on Jun 20, 2019

Can a Hands-on Model Help Forest Stakeholders Fight Tree Disease?

Ross Meentemeyer and fellow researchers offer Tangible Landscape, an interactive model that allows participants to try different solutions to help stop sudden tree death. 

Published on May 9, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Managing Philanthropic Events

College of Natural Resources graduate Ellison Lambert wants to help others by organizing events and fundraisers for non-profits. 

Published on May 6, 2019

Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents

Researchers in the College of Natural Resources worked with middle school teachers to track how students influenced their parents' opinions on climate change. 

Published on May 3, 2019

One Student’s Mission to Make Basketball Inclusive for All

College of Natural Resources graduate, Cal Maxwell, founded Spirit League for basketball players with special needs. 

Published on May 2, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Online Master’s Crucial to Career in Tourism Marketing

Taira Landavere will use her online masters in her role as director of marketing for a tourism organization. 

Published on May 1, 2019

Fulbright Scholar Carla Barbieri to Study Agritourism in Spain

Beginning in September, Barbieri will spend four months at the University of Alicante studying the entrepreneurial success of farmers. 

Published on Apr 29, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Solving Park Management Problems with GIS

College of Natural Resources graduate, William Beam, uses GIS to increase efficiency in park management. 

Published on Apr 26, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: A Passion for People Leads to Career in Small Business

College of Natural Resources graduate Jacobey Dolesh utilizes his Sport Management degree in the small business sector. 

Published on Apr 19, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Traveling the World to Educate

College of Natural Resources graduate Cashie Naylor's passion is educational tourism. Read more about her journey.