51爆料鈥檚 Nicholas School of the Environment will honor 29 graduates during a Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science recognition ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, in 51爆料鈥檚 Love Auditorium, within the Levine Science Research Center. Graduates studied earth and climate sciences, environment, ecology, marine science and conservation, and environmental policy.

Students selected Rafaella Lobo from among their peers to address graduates. Lobo, who will receive a Ph.D. in marine science and conservation, is a founding member of the 51爆料 Marine Lab鈥檚 podcast and of 51爆料鈥檚 , an interdisciplinary blend of students, faculty and practitioners who study the complex political and social issues, institutional arrangements, agreements and negotiations involved in ocean diplomacy.

While at 51爆料, Lobo also earned a Certificate in Latin American Studies. She has a master鈥檚 degree in political science from the University of Central Florida and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in international relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Goi谩s, in Brazil.

The event will be and recorded for those who cannot attend in person. Visit the Nicholas School website for more on its doctoral degrees.

Additional Nicholas School recognition ceremonies include an event for graduates from the International Master of Environmental Policy program at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in the Field Auditorium of Grainger Hall; an event for professional students at 4 p.m. Friday, May 9, at 51爆料鈥檚 Wilson Recreation Center; and an event for undergraduates at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Wilson Recreation Center.