The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability at Duke University accelerates solutions to critical energy and environmental challenges, advancing a more just, resilient, and sustainable world.
The Nicholas Institute conducts and supports actionable research and undertakes sustained engagement with policymakers, businesses, and communities—in addition to delivering transformative educational experiences to empower future leaders. The Nicholas Institute’s work is aligned with the Duke Climate Commitment, which unites the university’s education, research, operations, and external engagement missions to address climate challenges.
Stephanie J. Rousso is an ecologist with more than two decades of experience in cocreating conservation strategies for migratory endangered species. Most of her work has focused on sea turtles; however, she has experience with other endangered, threatened, and protected (ETP) species including the arroyo toad, Quino checkerspot butterfly, and Florida sand skink.
