Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., North Carolina State University 2004
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Director of the Duke Environmental Leadership program, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University 2016 - 2022
  • Senior Lecturer in the Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment 2017 - 2022
  • Associate Dean for Teaching Innovation, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University 2020 - 2022
  • Lecturer in the Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment 2011 - 2017
  • Director of Undergraduate Studies, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment 2012 - 2014
  • Lecturing Fellow, Thompson Writing Program, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2004 - 2011
• Recognition
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  In the News

  • MAY 23, 2023

    Duke Today

    It All Connects to Climate

  • JAN 7, 2015

    Ecowatch

    Rebecca Vidra: Will normalized relations with Cuba help restore Florida’s coral reefs?

  • OCT 31, 2013

    Artists Moving Beyond Sustainability
• Expertise
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  Subject Headings

  • Community Engagement
  • Conservation
  • Environmental Values
  • Marine biodiversity conservation
  • Restoration ecology
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  Global Scholarship

  • Research

    • Cuba (Country) 
    • North Carolina (State or Province) 
    • United States of America (Country) 

  • Teaching

    • Florida (State or Province) 
    • Hawaii (State or Province) 
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Vidra, R. L., D. R. Gallagher, and V. Wilson. “Acknowledging the challenges of pedagogical innovation: the case of integrating research, teaching, and the practice of environmental leadership.” Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences 9, no. 3 (September 15, 2019): 270–75. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-019-00551-2.
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    • Vidra, Rebecca L. “Finding Neutral Buoyancy: An Intersection of Ecology and Feminism through Innovative Pedagogy.” Wsq: Women’S Studies Quarterly 45, no. 1–2 (2017): 319–23. https://doi.org/10.1353/wsq.2017.0040.
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    • Vidra, R. L. “Cultivating hope through contemplative methods.” Journal of Sustainability Education 10 (November 30, 2015).
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    • Vidra, R. L. “Restoration through food and fellowship at Waipa, Kaua'i.” Ecological Restoration 32, no. 4 (December 1, 2014): 345–46. https://doi.org/10.3368/er.32.4.345.
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    • Vidra, Rebecca. “Intelligent Tinkering: Bridging the Gap between Science and Practice.” Restoration Ecology 21, no. 5 (September 2013): 656–57. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.12043.
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    • Vidra, R. L., and T. H. Shear. “Thinking locally for urban forest restoration: A simple method links exotic species invasion to local landscape structure.” Restoration Ecology 16, no. 2 (June 1, 2008): 217–20. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00387.x.
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    • Vidra, R. L., T. H. Shear, and J. M. Stucky. “Effects of vegetation removal on native understory recovery in an exotic-rich urban forest.” Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 134, no. 3 (July 1, 2007): 410–19. https://doi.org/10.3159/1095-5674(2007)134[410:EOVRON]2.0.CO;2.
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    • Vidra, R. L., T. H. Shear, and T. R. Wentworth. “Testing the paradigms of exotic species invasion in urban riparian forests.” Natural Areas Journal 26, no. 4 (October 1, 2006): 339–50. https://doi.org/10.3375/0885-8608(2006)26[339:TTPOES]2.0.CO;2.
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    • Carpenter, A., E. Finley, Y. Gao, C. Lin, A. Nuding, P. Shaheen, L. Stewart, et al. “Developing a code of ethics for restorationists.” Ecological Restoration 24, no. 2 (January 1, 2006): 105–8. https://doi.org/10.3368/er.24.2.105.
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    • Dickinson, W., J. Ferreyra, K. L. Imbesi, S. Joshi, C. Kingsolver, E. Klein, N. Lessios, et al. “The ethical challenges faced by ecological restorationists.” Ecological Restoration 24, no. 2 (January 1, 2006): 102–4. https://doi.org/10.3368/er.24.2.102.
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    • Vidra, R. L. “Studying the ethics of ecological restoration: An introduction.” Ecological Restoration 24, no. 2 (January 1, 2006): 100–101. https://doi.org/10.3368/er.24.2.100.
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    • Vidra, R. L. “What are your ethical challenges?” Ecological Restoration 21, no. 2 (January 1, 2003): 120–21. https://doi.org/10.3368/er.21.2.120.
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  • Book Sections

    • Vidra, R. L. “Ethical Dilemmas in Coral Reef Restoration.” In Coral Reef Restoration Handbook, 315–24, 2006.
• Teaching & Mentoring
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  Recent Courses

  • ENVIRON 102: Introduction to Environmental Sciences and Policy 2023
  • ENVIRON 268: Examining the Ethics of Engaging in Environmental Professions 2023
  • ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects 2023
  • ENVIRON 707: Coastal and Marine Ecosystems 2023
  • ENVIRON 899: Master's Project 2023
  • ENVIRON 976: DEL: Restoration Ecology: Practice and Principles 2023
  • ENVIRON 997: Duke Environmental Leadership: Independent Studies and Projects 2023
  • MARSCI 203: Marine Social Science 2023
  • MARSCI 203A: Marine Social Science 2023
  • ENVIRON 214S: Ethical Challenges in Environmental Conservation 2022
  • ENVIRON 268: Examining the Ethics of Engaging in Environmental Professions 2022
  • ENVIRON 391: Independent Study 2022
  • ENVIRON 393: Research Independent Study 2022
  • ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects 2022
  • ENVIRON 820S: Conservation Ethics 2022
  • ENVIRON 899: Master's Project 2022
  • ENVIRON 909: Survey of Environmental Leadership at Duke and Beyond 2022
  • ENVIRON 961: Duke Environmental Leadership: Ecosystem Science and Management 2022
  • ENVIRON 995: DEL: Leadership Seminar 2022
  • ENVIRON 997: Duke Environmental Leadership: Independent Studies and Projects 2022
  • ENVIRON 998: Program Area Seminar DEL MEM 2022
  • ENVIRON 999: Duke Environmental Leadership: Master's Project 2022
  • RIGHTS 214S: Ethical Challenges in Environmental Conservation 2022
  • ENVIRON 102: Introduction to Environmental Sciences and Policy 2021
  • ENVIRON 268: Examining the Ethics of Engaging in Environmental Professions 2021
  • ENVIRON 391: Independent Study 2021
  • ENVIRON 393: Research Independent Study 2021
  • ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects 2021
  • ENVIRON 899: Master's Project 2021
  • ENVIRON 909: Survey of Environmental Leadership at Duke and Beyond 2021
  • ENVIRON 960: Duke Environmental Leadership: Orientation Course: Making a Difference in the World 2021
  • ENVIRON 965: DEL: Environmental Leadership Module 2021
  • ENVIRON 976: DEL: Restoration Ecology: Practice and Principles 2021
  • ENVIRON 995: DEL: Leadership Seminar 2021
  • ENVIRON 997: Duke Environmental Leadership: Independent Studies and Projects 2021
  • ENVIRON 998: Program Area Seminar DEL MEM 2021
  • ENVIRON 999: Duke Environmental Leadership: Master's Project 2021
  • HOUSECS 59: House Course 2021
• Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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  Outreach & Engaged Scholarship

  • DukeEngage Program Leader . Restoring and sustaining ecological diversity. June 2017 - August 2017  2017
  • Bass Connections Faculty Team Member . Developing Departmental Energy Reports and a Carbon Pricing Program for Duke University. August 2016 - May 2017  2016 - 2017
  • Bass Connections Faculty Team Member . Data+. July 2015 - August 2015  2015
  • Bass Connections Faculty Team Member. Develop robust online global opportunities with partners and centers abroad. August 2013 - May 2014  2013 - 2014

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