Announcing the 2008-2010 Michigan cohort of Wyss Conservation Scholars --
Nicholas Deyo and Clayton Elliott.
Nick is a student in the MLA program who graduated with a degree in
ecology from the University of Montana, was a Peace Corps volunteer in
Western Samoa and worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Missoula.
Clayton is a student in the environmental policy and planning MS
program who graduated with degrees in environment and economics from
the University of Wyoming, and has worked for the Wyoming State
Legislature.
The Wyss Foundation created the Wyss Scholars Program for the
Conservation of the American West to recognize and support future
leaders in western land conservation. They focus specifically on the
Inter-mountain West -- the band of states ranging from Arizona and New
Mexico north to Montana and Idaho.
Michigan is one of four universities to host Wyss Scholars, an honor
that recognizes SNRE's national impact in producing leaders in
environmental NGOs and government agencies. The Foundation came to
SNRE looking to expand their program largely because of the reputation
of our alumni working across the Western U.S. They continue to be
pleased with their choice because of the phenomenal quality and
passion of our students.
Congratulations to Nick and Clayton as they join our
other two resident Wyss Scholars, Heath Nero and Liz Nysson.