We are now accepting applications for Fall 2024 and Fall 2025 admission to Team-TERRA (NSF NRT)
For students entering the Team-TERRA program either fall 2024, (existing UConn students) or fall 2025 cohort (students applying for admission to UConn), applications will be reviewed starting on February 1st, 2024, with priority given to those applications that are received prior to February 1st, 2024. Rolling admission will continue until April 15th, 2024. Click Trainee Information to learn more.
Welcome to Team-TERRA - Building Resilient Landscapes for Food, Energy, Water, and Ecosystem Services in America’s Original Megalopolis. Team-TERRA is a transdisciplinary training program in the Center of Biological Risk at the University of Connecticut. The training program consists of a 2-year sequence of coursework, teamwork, a real-world internship, and associated workshops. We will use the northeastern US megalopolis stretching from Boston to Washington, D.C. as a living laboratory to understand, predict, manage, and communicate risks to food, energy, water, and ecosystems in the face of global change. As part of the training program, trainees will work in diverse teams to predict and solve complex problems of the future in regions that are urbanizing and stretched to both provide the essentials for human wellbeing while maintaining the many benefits of biodiversity and natural ecosystems.
Team-TERRA Cohort 2 - 2022-2023
Peter Billman, Ketki Samel, Katja Kwaku, Michael LaScaleia, Erin Dierickx, Durga Joshi, Madeline Kollegger, Bivek Bhusal, Catalina Vasquez, Josué Martínez-Martínez, Makduma Zahan Badhan & Naomi Adler
Team-TERRA Cohort 1 - 2021-2022
News
Congratulations to Adam Gallaher for completing his PhD. Upon graduation Adam will be a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell University under Dr. Steve Grodsky in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment researching solar energy and ecosystem service trade-offs and co-location.
Congratulations to Josue Martinez-Martinez who won the NASA CT Space Grant Fellowship for the next academic year. Josue also joined a startup called Toribio LLC, developing smart clothes to help with the prevention of strokes. In the startup, Josue is tasked with overseeing the artificial intelligence and data management part. They took 3rd place at the UConn Get Seeded event and won $1,000.
Congratulations to Durga P. Joshi for receiving the following awards; Accelerate UConn, Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI), UConn ($2000), February 2023. Second Prize on Get Seeded Pitch Night by Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI), UConn ($750), November 2022. SAF Student Diversity Scholar 2023, Society of American Foresters.
Congratulations to Peter Billman on the publication; Beever, E.A., Wilkening, J.L, Billman, P.D. et al. (+47 authors). 2023. Geographic and taxonomic variation in adaptive capacity among montane mammals: implications for conservation status and actions. Biological Conservation. 282: 109942. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2023.10994
Congratulations to Madeline Kolleger who was awarded the Multidisciplinary Environmental Research Awards for Graduate Students (MERAGS) from the Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering and the Institute of the Environment. UConn Today article and for her acceptance to the next cohort of AGU Science Communicators through the Voices for Science program
Congratulations to Adam Gallaher, whose proposal "Walking the walk: An analysis of the drivers, barriers, and directions of the Connecticut EV market, 2012-2021" was funded by the MERAGS program. He collaborated with Dr. Carol Atkinson-Palombo (Geography) and Dr. Lyle Scruggs (Political Science) on this project.
Collaborative Partner Organizations
We are excited to collaborate with these partner organizations:
- The premier ecosystem research institute, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY. Together, we will study the risks to the urbanizing landscape of the northeastern U.S
- UConn Institute of the Environment has a mission to advance research, education, and engagement concerning the environment and sustainability at the University of Connecticut.
- UConn Center for Biological Risk seeks to improve the capacity to assess, manage, and communicate biological risks of global change through research, teaching, and community outreach. The Center focuses on risks that affect, originate from, or are mediated by biological systems.
Curriculum
Year 1 - Fall:
- EEB 5872 Environmental Risk Assessment (3 credits), Tuesdays 10:00-1:00, Bamford, TLS 171B-Dr. Mark Urban
- EEB 5882 Environmental Risk Practicum 1 (3 credits), Thursdays 11:00-1:00, Bamford, TLS 171B-Dr. Mark Urban
- EEB 5895 Section 018, Environmental Risk Communication (1 credit) - Thursdays 9:00-10:00, Room TBD-Dr. Margaret Rubega
- EEB 5482 Science Communication II: Writing for Public Audiences, (3 credits) Tuesday/Thursday, 2:00-3:15, Austin Building Room 247-Dr. Margaret Rubega
Year 1 - Spring:
- EEB 5882 Environmental Risk Practicum 2 (3 credits)
- GIS course elective (3 credits)
Year 2: Workshops, Internship, Mentorship
Values Statements
Cohort 3
- We treat people with respect
- Compromising and communication are essential to working in a group
- Our projects will be practical, achievable, and provide growth
Cohort 2
- Conservation - We commit to conservation of harmony between humans & nature
- Communication - We hold communication as a necessary component of transdisciplinary work
- Curiosity - We value and promote curiosity to drive learning
- Cooperation - We believe success will come through cooperation with each other and the community
- Compassion - We strive to think and act with compassion
Cohort 1
- Open-mindedness
- Give and receive support to create an equitable, empathetic, inclusive environment
- Purpose-driven to improve the world
- Freedom to grow
- Overcome barriers
University Events
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Apr
24
A Special Exhibit for Art Connection Studio All Day
A Special Exhibit for Art Connection Studio
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
All Day
UConn Health
Art Connection Studio is a program of Vinfen, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. ACS teaches art skills to participants and helps them use their talents to generate income. We want to highlight their efforts and dedication to empowerment. We also want to draw attention to the great work that UConn does with the same population through our Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service
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Apr
24
Annual Compliance and Ethics Training All Day
Annual Compliance and Ethics Training
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
All Day
The University is required to provide all faculty and staff with annual training on:
- Elements of the University’s compliance program
- University’s expectations that all will act in accordance with applicable laws, policies and standards
- Obligations as a state employee under the Connecticut State Code of Ethics.
Developed by the Office of University Compliance, training provides realistic scenarios and examples of how issues of ethics and compliance may arise in your work as a state employee. You can complete your training in one of two ways:
Attend a live virtual session.
Register for a Live Session on March 13, April 18, or May 15.
Estimated Time: 90 minutes
Location: Online via WebexRegistration is required.
Employees should register for live sessions as early as possible, because sessions will be limited.
If you register for a live Webex session, you do not need to complete the online training course.
Complete online training on your own schedule by May 31, 2024.
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Apr
24
CANCELED: Honors GPS De-Stress Fest All Day
CANCELED: Honors GPS De-Stress Fest
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
All Day
Buckley Residence Hall
The Honors GPS team will be hosting a De-Stress Fest during the week of April 22-26 where students can stop by the Buckley office for snacks and other goodies to relax before finals. The event will be open from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Monday through Friday of that week.
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Apr
24
Culmination of Hope & Land, Sea and Sky Exhibits All Day
Culmination of Hope & Land, Sea and Sky Exhibits
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
All Day
UConn Health
Katiana Jarbath Smith is a Haitian American painter based in Waterbury, CT. William Prensky is from West Hartford. Katiana, our feature artist for Black History Month, presents a new series of paintings highlighting her Caribbean roots and South Florida upbringing. William Prensky is showing a series of colorful, serene landscapes.
Reception: Thursday, February 22nd, 4:30PM - 6PM.
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Apr
24
South Park Clinic Directors Meeting All Day
South Park Clinic Directors Meeting
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
All Day
UConn Health
South Park Clinic directorship monthly meeting
Contact Information:
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Apr
24
UConn Summer Horseback Riding All Day
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Apr
24
UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours 9:00am
UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
09:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Wilson Hall, South Campus
UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a new, free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus!
Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships.
UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are exempt employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy.
For more information, visit www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts
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Apr
24
Interpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students 3:00pm
Interpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Arjona Building
INTERPERSONAL GROUP FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Undergraduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities.
Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback.This session is held by Maritza Lugo-Stalker, PsyD
Program Events
- 8/29: 12:15-1:15 pm Team-TERRA Cohort 3 & advisors Lunch, TLS Courtyard
- 8/29: 1:15-3:15 pm Program Orientation for Cohort 3 Trainees
- 9/14: External Advisory Panel visit
- 10/10: Anne Krook - 10:30 am-1 pm virtual workshop 'General non-academic job search 101'
- 10/29-31: Annual NSF NRT PI Meeting
- 11/01: Team-TERRA Program Information session, SU 320, 4:30-5:30
- 4/9: Joseph Fullerton - 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm virtual workshop 'Expanding Action for Environmental Justice'
- 4/10: All trainee social event