The SustainUW Podcast

Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten: University of Maryland

In the fifth episode of the SustainUW Podcast’s new miniseries, Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten, hosts Ren Nickel and John Ernst meet with Sally DeLeon an

Women Leading Sustainability: Conversations with Dr. Heather Swan & Dr. Mallika Nocco

This episode features conversations recorded during Women's History Month, when we celebrated the inspiring women shaping sustainability at UW–Madison. SustainUW members

Engineering Equitable Solutions with Long Way Home and UW–Madison Engineers Without Borders

Enjoy an inspiring and technical conversation about the future of sustainable construction. Hosts Kate Scroggins and Evie Skibicki are joined by Matt Paneitz of Long Way

Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten: University of Minnesota Twin Cities

In the fourth episode of the SustainUW Podcast's new miniseries, Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten, hosts Ren Nickel and Nate Dancer meet with Kate Nelson, 

Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten: University of Washington

In the third episode of the SustainUW Podcast's new miniseries, Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten, hosts Ren Nickel and Nate Dancer meet with Daimon Eklund

Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten: Rutgers University

In the second episode of the SustainUW Podcast's new miniseries, Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten, hosts John Ernst and Ren Nickel meet with Angela Oberg f

Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten: University of Nebraska—Lincoln

In the first episode of the SustainUW Podcast's new miniseries, Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten, the team meets with Morgan Hartman and Madeline Yeatts fr

The (Hidden) Impacts of AI with Clean Wisconsin's Amy Barrilleaux

Join Brynne, Audrey, and Clean Wisconsin Communications Director Amy Barrilleaux for a conversation about the environmental, ethical, and social considerations related to

A Conversation with John Francis a.k.a. "Planetwalker"

Enjoy an inspiring, illuminating, and at times emotional conversation with legendary activist and UW—Madison alumnus Dr. John Francis. SustainUW hosts Audrey, Brynne, and

Earth Fest Recap: What Comes After Earth Day?

In this special episode, SustainUW and Edge Effects collaborate to discuss the history of Earth Day in the United States, bring a glimpse of Earth Fest celebrations on th

Lake Mendota on Ice: Perspectives on a Shifting Climate

What does climate change look like in Madison, and how do the impacts alter our shared experience of this place we call home? Perhaps the best venue to answer this questi

Student Perspectives on Current Events and the Implications for Sustainability in the U.S.

A lot has been happening to sustainability initiatives in the U.S. these past few months, and you probably have plenty of questions, concerns, and ideas. Join Office of S

Exploring Agrivoltaics at UW–Madison

Office of Sustainability interns Aiden Culver, Audrey Davies, and Giann Abang are excited to bring you an episode in which they learn about the growing interest in agrivo

Finding Climate Optimism with Dan Utech, EPA Chief of Staff

Join us as we sit down with the EPA Chief of Staff, Dan Utech, to discuss climate optimism as it relates to the past, present, and future of environmental policy in the U

Protecting Our Great Outdoors: Insights from a Conservation Warden

Dive into conservation stewardship in Wisconsin with hosts Kylie Schedler and Rory Tevlin, as they sit down with John Sinclair, a dedicated Conservation Warden for the Wi

"The Key to Humanity's Success": Grasslands and Sustainable Grazing

Join host Kylie Schedler as she talks with UW–Madison professor and Grassland 2.0 member Randy Jackson, and graduate student Jessica Mehre, to break down the intricacies

Choosing Hope: Jon Foley on Science-Backed Climate Solutions

In the face of climate change, the future for our planet can look bleak. But Project Drawdown Executive Director Jon Foley stays hopeful by focusing on tangible, science-

A WALL-E Reality? Two UW–Madison Experts on AI and Sustainability

The 2008 film Wall-E explores the connection between technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. With the continued rise of AI, we wanted to understand the i

From Seeds to Students: Embracing Organic Agriculture for a Nourishing Future

Curious about what defines organic food and how it impacts our planet, nutrition, and well-being? In this episode of the SustainUW Podcast, host Rory Tevlin and her class

A Visit to the Great Midwest Crane Festival

Today, sandhill cranes are a common sight–and sound!–in Madison and throughout the state of Wisconsin. This wasn’t always the case: by the 1930s, they had nearly disappea