The world is changing at a rate and scale unprecedented in human history. How can we meet humanity’s needs in just and innovative ways while protecting the environment on which life depends?
Your support of the Nelson Institute helps us meet these challenges head on, through imaginative research that transcends disciplinary boundaries; hands-on educational initiatives that bridge classrooms and communities; and public programs that foster environmental conversations among people from business, government, academia, and advocacy.
How Gifts Make a Difference
Our students take their Nelson education with them into alumnihood — like recent graduate Soumika Gaddameedi who, through her position at the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, led the charge to raise $120,000 for Wisconsin bird conservation.
Our faculty carry out innovative, applicable research, like the work being done by Professor Becky Larson to help Wisconsin’s dairy farms reduce dangerous emissions.
Our work directly supports Wisconsin businesses: with the new Corporate Sustainability Internship Program, our best and brightest students are matched with strategic business partners to help them expand their sustainability efforts while gaining real-world experience.
Our superlative faculty and staff — from professors to administrators — go above and beyond, like senior scientist Michael Notaro, who spends his summers hosting a STEM camp for autistic youth.