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Pictured is a hand holding a cell phone with the Pittsburgh skyline reflecting on it. Photo by Nathaniel Holzer.
Erica Hensley Visits Point Park University
Thursday, February 13, 2020 Erica Hensley, an investigative reporter for Mississippi Today, and the inaugural winner of the Center for Media Innovation's Doris O'Donnell Innovations in Investigative Journalism Fellowship, visited Point Park University Jan. 27-31. During her visit, she worked on her fellowship project and met with environmental studies and journalism classes. 
Pictured is Erica Hensley. Photo | Emma Federkeil
Students’ Research Work With Project Bee Watch Showcased at Ecological Science of America Conference
Monday, September 16, 2019 At the Ecological Science of America 2019 conference in Louisville, Ky., Environmental Science Professor Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., presented the work he and his students Paula Ambrose ’20, and Keri Rouse ’14, 19, did with Project Bee Watch, a local citizen project to assess the status of pollinators in the region.
Graduate Students Present Research on Current Environmental Challenges
Monday, August 19, 2019 From the impacts of acid mine drainage to the role of diversity in sustainable agriculture, Point Park University graduate students in the Master of Science in environmental studies program presented research on a variety of important issues in the field.
Pictured left to right in the front row are Jacqueline D’Amico, Keri Rouse, Rebekah Young and Zoe Zentner and in the back row left to right are Dr. John Kudlac, Alexander Suleski, Joseph Ludington, Dr. Matthew Opdyke, John Belinda and Kaitlyn Robson. Photo by Emma Federkeil.
Second Annual Graduate Students Conference Centers on Diversity-Related Research in Various Fields of Study
Monday, April 8, 2019 Master and doctoral students studying a wide variety of disciplines — from business, communication, community engagement and education to engineering, environmental studies, health care, psychology and screenwriting — presented their research March 30 at the Second Annual Graduate Students Conference at Point Park University.
Pictured is Ed.D. student Autumn Turk at the 2019 Graduate Students Conference. Photo by Emma Federkeil
Graduate Students and Environmental Firm Collaborate on Stream Flow Project in Schenley Park
Monday, December 10, 2018 Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., a top 200 environmental firm in the nation headquartered in Pittsburgh, recently invited Point Park University graduate students to join them on a client project measuring stream flow in Schenley Park.
Pictured are Master of Science students measuring stream flow at Schenley Park. Photo by Brandy Richey
Alumni Profile
Jean Keene '12
Meet Jean Keene, a Master of Science in environmental studies graduate and environmental education specialist for Keystone State Park.
Pictured is MSES alumna Jean Keene. Photo submitted by Keene.
Alumni Profile
Hana Rydl '15 '16
Meet Hana Rydl, a B.S. in biological sciences and an M.S. in environmental studies alumna, who was recently promoted to environmental inspector supervisor for TruHorizon Environmental Solutions.
Pictured is Hana Rydl working in the field. Photo submitted by Rydl.
University Hosts Inaugural Graduate Student Conference with Capacity Crowd
Friday, April 20, 2018 With more than 80 graduate students, faculty and staff in attendance, Point Park University’s inaugural Graduate Student Conference April 14 exceeded expectations — reaching capacity three weeks before the event. 
Pictured is a graduate student presenting at the Graduate Student Conference. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Point Park University to Host Graduate Students Conference April 14
Monday, March 19, 2018 Graduate students are invited to present their research related to professional development and community services for Point Park University's Graduate Student Conference April 14, 2018.
Pictured is a graduate student presenting research at Point Park University. Photo by Sarah Collins
Professor Presents to Environmental Community Organizers About Lichens
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Matthew Opydke, Ph.D., discussed his research on lichens and how they can be used to monitor air quality.
Matthew Opdyke and his botany students assess forest health and carbon sequestration at Lowries Run Slopes in Pittsburgh. | Photo by Vania Arthur
Point Park University to Host Graduate Students Conference April 14
Thursday, January 4, 2018 Graduate students at Point Park University are encouraged to submit their research for the opportunity to be a presenter at the conference.
Political Science, Environmental Studies Leads Alumna Down the Path of Trail Development
Monday, October 17, 2016 Meet Courtney Mahronich, director of trail development for Friends of the Riverfront.
Graduate Hooding 2016: New Grads Discuss Their Journey to a Master's DegreeWho has helped you achieve where you are today?
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Professor Presents at Ecological Society of America Conference
Monday, August 24, 2015 Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental science at Point Park University, gave a presentation Aug. 14 at the Ecological Society of America's 100th Anniversary Conference on the wetland ecology research he conducted with Allegheny Land Trust, a nonprofit regional land conservation organization in Sewickley, Pa.
Ecology Students Shadow Dinosaur Expert at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Ecology students Michael Bowen and Matthew Love recently shadowed a nationally-recognized dinosaur expert at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, ranked one of the top five natural history museums in the country.
Botany Class Studies Wetland Conservation, Collaborates with Allegheny Land Trust
Thursday, October 9, 2014 Through their lab work on tree growth and wetland vegetation, students taking Botany 205 with Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., are learning about the conservation of floodplain wetlands (which play a critical role in flood control) in the Pittsburgh region.
Graduate Students Present Research on Air Pollutants, Conservation, Public Health
Thursday, September 4, 2014 The complex nature of environmental problems and their solutions, including the economic impact in natural resource development and sustainability, was addressed at the Master of Science in environmental studies fifth annual graduate seminar.
Professor and Graduate Student Awarded Grant to Study Lichen
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Environmental Science Professor Presents at 2013 Susquehanna Water Science Forum
Monday, October 21, 2013 Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental science at Point Park University, recently gave a research presentation on the "Conservation Assessment on Fishing Creek in Columbia and Sullivan Counties," at the 2013 Susquehanna River Basin Commission Water Science Forum.
Master of Science in Environmental Studies Program Growing at Point Park
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Ingrid Reiland '13
Monday, May 20, 2013
Science Majors Participate in Tree Planting Event on Sycamore Island
Monday, May 6, 2013 A group of Point Park biological sciences, biotechnology, forensic science and premedical and preprofessional studies majors recently spent their Saturday helping to plant 300 trees and shrubs on Sycamore Island, located just outside of Pittsburgh on the Allegheny River.
Botany Shadowing Assignment Connects Students to Environmental Experts
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Students taking the botany course taught by Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental science, recently stepped out of the classroom and literally "into the field" for their shadowing assignments.
Master's Degree in Environmental Studies Puts Alumna a Step Ahead
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Meet Michelle Wunderley, staff environmental specialist for Enercon Services, Inc.
Graduate Students Present Environmental Research at Third Annual Seminar
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Green Teacher Magazine Publishes Article by Professor of Environmental Science
Friday, May 25, 2012
First Students Graduate with M.S. in Environmental Studies
Monday, August 23, 2010 This August and December, the first class of students is graduating from Point Park's new master of science in environmental studies program, which began at the University in August of 2009.
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