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Sustainability is a Home Run
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Athletic Departments are the front porch of the university. This visibility provides opportunities for storytelling, demonstrating impact, and engagement. Although it may not be the most important department, it is ...
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Networking Session
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)
This is a networking meeting for Texans and other parties interested in the Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) to connect and discuss campus sustainability topics unique to the ...
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Join the Team-Collegiate Sports Sustainability Networking Session
- Duke University (NC)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
Athletics is often considered to be the ‘front porch’ of many of our institutions. A sporting event can be the first interaction people have with the institution and often, not ...
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Ecosystem guidance for the incorporation of renewable utilities in a multi-use campus network
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Configuring the network connections in industrial, power, and water networks to mimic the structural patterns of ecological food webs has been shown to improve the resilience of human networks. This ...
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Post-Pandemic Lessons for Destination Resilience and Sustainable Event Management: The Complex Learning Destination
- Texas A&M University (TX)
This paper aims to share post-pandemic lessons for destination resilience and the sustainability of events. It offers a new perspective that reimagines the space and place of events as learning ...
- Posted June 15, 2023
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EcoArt Entertainment
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Wearing upcycled costumes, Brooklyn based Artichoke Dance Company performs as part of Campus Earth Day 2023. Artichoke Dance are EcoArtists and Environmental Activists. They are known for performances paired with ...
- Posted May 22, 2023
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EcoArt Entertainment
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Wearing upcycled costumes, Brooklyn based Artichoke Dance Company performs as part of Campus Earth Day 2023. Artichoke Dance are EcoArtists and Environmental Activists. They are known for performances paired with ...
- Posted May 22, 2023
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Reducing Energy in the Campus Theatre Complex
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Rudder Theatre Complex (RTC) supports a large variety of campus events. Whether it is a Broadway show or new student and family orientation session, the RTC experiences high usage year-round ...
- Posted May 22, 2023
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Organizing for a Sustainable Athletics Rating System
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- University of Southern California (CA)
- Honeycomb Strategies (CO)
In recent years, collegiate athletic programs have implemented a wide variety of sustainability initiatives. These initiatives include zero waste and carbon neutral games, fan outreach and education, LEED-certified stadiums and ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Networking Session
- Rice University (TX)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
This is a networking meeting for Texans and other parties interested in the Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) to connect and discuss campus sustainability topics unique to the ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
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I Am Not Throwing Away My (Up)Shot: Pandemic Pains Prove Resiliency Benefits Everyone
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A full two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, most of us are overly acquainted with the online fatigue brought about by our virtual workscape. Prolonged separation from in person meetings ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Inspire Just & Sustainable Behaviors via Your Biggest Influencer: Sports
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- University of Southern California (CA)
- Wake Forest University (NC)
- Honeycomb Strategies (CO)
This session seeks to educate and inspire sustainability professionals to partner with their athletics departments to improve sustainability systems and motivate fans to enhance their personal sustainability behaviors at home ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Human activity generates about 25% of lead in Galveston Bay
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Approximately 25 percent of the lead in Galveston Bay is from human sources, a new study says.
This study used state-of-the-art geochemical modeling for environmental analysis. Scientists from the University ...
- Posted July 25, 2022
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How to reach net-zero emissions? Extract CO2 and put it to better use
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Excess carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere can be isolated and transformed into value-added chemicals for fuels, a team of researchers in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering say ...
- Posted July 25, 2022
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Trimming Energy use in Buildings
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Because climate change is fueled in part by buildings’ energy use, Manish Dixit, Texas A&M assistant professor of construction science, is studying how to reduce structures’ energy needs with a ...
- Posted July 25, 2022
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Sustainable Architecture and Planning Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Minor in Sustainable Architecture and Planning provides undergraduate students with a multidisciplinary approach to understanding sustainability of the built environment. The curriculum emphasizes an awareness of responsible practices at ...
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Earth Systems Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Earth Sciences minor emphasizes the study of varied physical earth processes and systems.
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Climate Change Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Climate Change minor emphasizes both the science and politics of climate change
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Ecosystem Science & Management PhD
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The doctor of philosophy degree in Ecosystem Science and Management is designed primarily for students who are pursuing an academic or research career in ecology and/or natural resource management ...
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Ecosystem Science & Management MS
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The master of philosophy degree in Ecosystem Science and Management is designed primarily for students who are pursuing an academic or research career in ecology and/or natural resource management ...
- Posted June 10, 2022
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MS in Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Master of Science degree is designed primarily for students who are pursuing an academic or research career in ecology and/or natural resource management, with an emphasis on forest ...
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Graduate Certificate in Energy Law
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Certificate in Energy Law - Environmental and Energy Law and Policy is designed for environmental energy industry professionals (including experts who work in clean energy environments such as wind and ...
- Posted June 10, 2022
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We Feed Aggie Animals
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- Chartwells Higher Education (NY)
Texas A&M Aggie Dining launched a new "We Feed Aggie Animals" food waste initiative to enhance goals of eliminating food waste while supporting the campus community. Starting in January 2022 ...
- Posted May 23, 2022
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Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Networking Session
- Rice University (TX)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
This is a networking meeting for Texans and other parties interested in the Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) to connect and discuss campus sustainability topics unique to the ...
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Networking Session
- Rice University (TX)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
This is a networking meeting for Texans and other parties interested in the Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) to connect and discuss campus sustainability topics unique to the ...
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Leveraging sport as a venue and vehicle for transformative sustainability learning
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
Given greater awareness of environmental issues and the acceleration of climate change, universities are increasingly requiring undergraduate students to complete coursework in environmental issues. Research has shown that environmental courses ...
- Posted May 5, 2021
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Collegiate athletics environmental sustainability efforts within STARS reporting
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
The purpose of this paper is to examine higher education institutions’ participation in association for the advancement of sustainability in higher education’s (AASHE’s) Green Athletics category in the ...
- Posted Feb. 9, 2021
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TAMU Urban Farm United (TUFU) Campus Food Forest Serves Aggies in Need
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The TAMU Urban Farm, TUFU for short, is a new concept organization on the campus of Texas A&M University (TAMU), whose mission is “Grow to Serve”. The project was made ...
- Posted May 15, 2020
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Trex Plastic Film Challenge
- Texas A&M University (TX)
In November 2018, the Department of Residence Life at Texas A&M University began the Trex Plastic Film Challenge in partnership with a Virginia-based company, Trex. Trex is a national company ...
- Posted May 8, 2020
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Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Utilities and Energy
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Texas A&M University (TAMU) in College Station, Texas is one of the largest universities in the country, experiencing significant growth while fulfilling a mission of world class teaching, research, and ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Energy Performance Improvement: Energy Savings and Occupant Awareness Program at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Utilities & Energy Services (UES) Division at Texas A&M University strives to bridge the gap between implementing energy conservation measures and its success through increasing occupant engagement and empowerment. UES ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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The State of Race: Unpacking Racism in America Today
- Texas A&M University (TX)
As overt racism has intensified across America in recent years, it is important to have meaningful conversations that center race at AASHE. Diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives are becoming popular ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Departmental Sustainability Plan: A Game Plan for Sustainability
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Recently, Texas A&M University's Department of Residence Life launched a departmental Sustainability Plan. After researching, nothing existed focusing on Residence Life & Housing; most just worked from the larger ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Networking Session
- Rice University (TX)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
This is a networking meeting for Texans and other parties interested in the Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) to connect and discuss campus sustainability topics unique to the ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Available for Download: Leveraging Generation Z's Impact on the Wellbeing Economy
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The goal of this presentation is to discuss the application of generational theory, specifically Generation Z, to principles of a wellbeing economy within a higher education setting. Generation Z students ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Panel Primer: A How-To from Colleges and Universities that have Earned ENERGY STAR Certification
- American University (DC)
- Colorado State University (CO)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (DC)
This focused panel session will bring to bear the experiences of a cross-section of colleges and universities that have earned ENERGY STAR certification for their buildings in the past few ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Water Management and Hydrological Science (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
This degree is designed to give students a comprehensive knowledge of water science and hydrology and provide training in methods of research. Each student must have a chair before acceptance ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geosciences (MGsc)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Master of Geoscience is designed for students who want a broad background in the Geosciences at the graduate level. It is a non-thesis program intended to provide a science ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geography (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A master's of science is a required to apply as a Ph.D. student. PhD students (64 hours) are expected to pass Preliminary Exams in their fourth semester and ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geography (MS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite. Many applicants have a degree in geography, but many degree specializations are appropriate depending upon a student's interests. The M.S. program ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Atmospheric Sciences (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Atmospheric Sciences (MS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Thesis and non-thesis Master of Science as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in atmospheric sciences. Students from disciplines other than meteorology are encouraged to enroll in our ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Meteorology Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Students of other disciplines, such as chemistry or mathematics, may complete a minor in meteorology by taking a minimum of 16 hours in Atmospheric Sciences or upper division geosciences. GEOS ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Meteorology (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
From tornadoes to hurricanes, from winter storms to droughts, the atmosphere affects our lives and livelihoods in ways both big and small. In the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, undergraduate students ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geophysics (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geology (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geophysics (MS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The degrees of Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) are also offered in geophysics. Geophysics includes all areas of scientific inquiry that deal with the ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geology (MS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Graduate work in geology is offered at both the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) levels. Programs are designed to provide the student with an ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geophysics Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A minor in Geophysics requires 15 hours of Geology or Geophysics courses, with a minimum of 9 hours in Geophysics. The minor in geophysics may be especially useful to those ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geology Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A minor in Geology requires 15 hours of Geology or Geophysics courses, and may be especially beneficial to students majoring in fields that deal directly or indirectly with geological processes ...
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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