ENVIRON 727S
Forests in the Public Interest Seminar
Nicki Lynn Cagle
Description from DukeHub
Discussion and analysis of current forestry issues of concern to the public, United States and abroad. Students propose discussion topics by identifying forest-related news stories reported in leading print or online sources during the current calendar year. Topics discussed in two parts. Students assess through class discussion the information reported in the news stories and generate questions for additional analysis. Teams then investigate the questions and make an oral presentation of their findings at the next class session; they also provide a list of sources they consulted. Particular themes highlighted in different years. May be taken up to three times for credit. Required for MF degree.
Skills
- public speakingAI review: "make an oral presentation of their findings"
- research methodsAI review: "Teams then investigate the questions"
AI-resilient: 2 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- Yes: Live work with people · "teams"
- No: Judgment someone is accountable for
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- Yes: Small, in-person format · seminar, 14 seats per section
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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