The Environment and Resources (ER) MS at the Nelson Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an interdisciplinary research degree for students interested in environmental issues and solutions. The curriculum is designed flexibly, allowing each student to tailor their course of study with faculty advisors, combining natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and engineering. The program trains graduates to become creative, interdisciplinary professionals skilled in addressing multifaceted environmental problems, preparing them for diverse careers across policy, research, communication, resource management, and global sustainability sectors. Students must complete at least 30 credits, including coursework in natural science, social science/humanities, measurement and analysis, and a thesis project.