Environmental Studies

Honoring the legacy of Elliot Scott

Elliot Scott, a double major in Chinese and Environmental Studies, unexpectedly passed away in mid-April 2020. His academic and field work focused on environmental restoration, sustainable living and permaculture homesteading. He was a senior and expected to graduate in December 2020 with dreams of living in China and pursuing regenerative agriculture. He is remembered as a genuine, kind-hearted, passionate, and free-spirited individual, who cared deeply for those around him and the environment.

Major: B.A. Environmental Policy
Minor:  Geography
Minor and Certificate: Geographic Information Science

Major: B.A. Environmental Studies
Minor: Disaster Risk Reduction

Major: B.S. Environmental Science - Toxicology Emphasis
Professor Ming-Ho Yu Award Winner for Toxicology

M.Ed. Environmental Education
Certificate: Non-Profit Leadership & Administration, Certificate in Northwest Natural History
Environmental Studies Outstanding Graduating Graduate Award Winner

Major: B.A. Urban Planning and Sustainable Development
Minor: Disaster Risk Reduction
Environmental Studies Outstanding Environmental Applications Experience Award Winner

Madison is recognized for her outstanding work as an intern at the Bellingham Office of Emergency Management. Madison’s applied knowledge garnered from her Urban Planning Major and Disaster Risk Reduction minor classes to real life projects, specifically tsunami hazards mitigation planning for the port of Bellingham. Congratulations, Madison! 

M.A. Environmental Studies

M.Ed, Environmental Education (NCI-Residency)

Outstanding Graduating Graduate Award Winner

Matthew is a dedicated, thoughtful, and resourceful educator. His work as a TA with environmental interpretation class and commitment to social justice stood out.   For his final project, he returned to his roots as an actor by writing a play that deals with eco-grief and hope.  Matt’s work is humble and powerful and comes with deep consideration of the people and other-than-people that make up his communities.

Major: B.A. Geography
Minor: Environmental Science
Minor and Certificate: Geographic Information Science

Major: B.A. Environmental Studies
Minor: Geography