They are well-trained in the stresses on lakes, on forests, on the atmosphere. I think what I can contribute, along with other faculty, is a sense of responsibility and hope about the future with some exciting examples of how we can do it. Marc Companion, a graduate student in the School of Natural Resources and Todd's teaching assistant, says that students are inspired by Todd because they see hope in his work and, more importantly, a plan of action. In the environmental fields, classes tend to include a lot of gloom and doom, and students can feel overwhelmed. The Todds are looking for answers, and the things they find are powerful tools.
Companion knows the students' perspective.