News - July 2023


By ‘flipping’ a classroom, professor makes room for hands-on learning

When James Martin launches his lessons for his “Principles of Habitat” class, a course all wildlife majors at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources have to take, it’s fairly straightforward. It covers topics such as animal nutrition and plants, says Martin, and is pretty hands-on. Even students who come into the class not looking forward to learning about plants leave with a love for them. “So, I have a sneak attack work to my…

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Outreach connects faculty member’s work with real-world solutions

Elizabeth McCarty receives Warnell’s 2019-2020 Alumni Association faculty award for Outreach   Elizabeth McCarty is willing to help out. From her office and lab at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus, a typical day for McCarty could include a few phone calls from state agencies looking for pesticide guidance or a trip to a Georgia Extension office for an in-person tutorial. Or, really, a whole list of things. As forest health…


Creating an engaging learning environment

Award-winning wildlife professor says he enjoys students’ energy   There is no template for teaching in higher education. Professors draw from myriad influences when they engage their own students. Past teachers and experiences in graduate school often top the list, but mixed in are subtle tweaks or experiments that engage with students in different ways. For Gino D’Angelo, assistant professor of deer ecology and management at the Warnell…

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