Welcome to the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment (WYSE) Faculty presentations list. Our Faculty Advisors have a large range of environmental backgrounds and specialties. Take a look at their presentation topics and see which ones interest you!
Donna DowningHaving a Voice: Opportunities for Input During Federal Environmental Policy Development |
Gretchen GoreckiNatural Resource Consulting: RT&E Species, Wetland Delineations, Invasive Species Management, and Silviculture |
Marieke KesterA Walk on the Wild Side: Researching zoo animals to improve animal welfare and reproductive success |
Maction KomwaWildlife-Community Conflicts in Conservation Areas |
Kevin MagerrGreen Infrastructure a Primer for Stormwater |
Mike McDavitWho was Aldo? – Mike’s Almost Top Ten List of Men and Women Who Made Environmental Protection Happen |
Samantha OesterThe Elephant in the Room: Breaking barriers to success in environmental science career paths |
Corey PayneTraining Tomorrows Scientists: Mentoring in higher education |
Jim Poyser“Little Warriors” An award-winning documentary about our work in Indiana empowering youth to get cities to pass climate recovery resolutions. |
Keni Rienks“Skip the Straw”: organizing your community to reduce single-use plastics |
Brian SchwenkMaking Environmental Education Accessible for All Learners |
Gary SwickStudent Activism Methodology. Effecting change by greening your school, eating your yard, analyzing your lifestyle, and making caring for the environment cool. |
Caitlin WallStrengths-Based Environmental Leadership: Crafting a personal leadership approach based on using your own strengths to effect change |
Laura SwesselRenewable Energy |