About us |
We are a team of Antioch University New England graduate students and faculty in the Environmental Studies department, that focuses on international and tropical conservation through research, education, promoting sustainability, community and culture.
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Vision |
Contribute to promote sustainable, just and equitable global conservation solutions.
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Mission |
Global connection and collaboration for advancing international conservation and sustainability through research, projects, initiatives and organizing.
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Goals
Conduct and support international conservation research and service projects with partner organizations and AUNE students.
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Facilitate connecting students, faculty, professionals, leaders and organizations that share a passion for international conservation.
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Support the next generation of environmental leaders and professionals in their personal, academic and professional development.
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Educate about the interdisciplinary nature of conservation issues and its intersectionalities in environmental, economic and social justice.
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Assist with international outreach and connection to opportunities related to environmental studies & sciences, ecology, environmental conservation and protection.
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Engage AUNE and the New England community in understanding our global interdependence.
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Our History
In 2001, Beth Kaplin established the Center for Tropical Ecology & Conservation at Antioch University New England. The Center for Tropical Ecology & Conservation (CTEC) was a resource Antioch New England Graduate School students, offering services and resources to aid in the development of long-term solutions to the rapid loss of biodiversity in the tropics. CTEC focused on developing connections between students, researchers and community members dedicated to the conservation of the tropics. The goal was to help facilitate the training and advancement of well-rounded environmental leaders by encouraging an understanding of ecological, political, social, and economic aspects of conservation. Over the years, CTEC accomplished many of these goals by hosting speakers, practicum opportunities, resources and symposiums.
The success of CTEC will continue within the global component brought with the new name. In the spring of 2020, the center unveiled the new Institute for International Conservation (IIC). The change of name allows for a global opportunity to Antioch New England Graduate School students. The IIC promotes sustainable and just global conservation solutions by:
The success of CTEC will continue within the global component brought with the new name. In the spring of 2020, the center unveiled the new Institute for International Conservation (IIC). The change of name allows for a global opportunity to Antioch New England Graduate School students. The IIC promotes sustainable and just global conservation solutions by:
- Conducting & supporting conservation research and service projects with partner organizations;
- Uniting students and professionals to grow the next generation of environmental leaders;
- Engaging AUNE and the New England community in understanding our global interdependence.
Meet Our Team
Student Support
IIC assists Antioch University New England graduate students in finding Practicum and Internship opportunities as well as supporting funds relevant to international ecology and conservation. We also provide support with monthly student meetings during the fall and spring semesters which enable AUNE graduate students to discuss their ecological and conservation research with faculty in an informal setting. IIC supports international graduate students who wish to conduct studies through Antioch University New England.
Learn more about our grants here.
Learn more about the programs in Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England here.
Learn more about our grants here.
Learn more about the programs in Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England here.
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