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Wind Energy (Minor)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The Wind Energy Minor requires 18 credit hours of undergraduate wind energy courses, nine of which must be completed at either the Junior or Senior level. Prepares students for a …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Renewable Energy (BS)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, prepares students for a career in many segments of the industry by offering courses on …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Renewable Energy (Minor)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
This minor consists of 18 hours of undergraduate wind energy courses. A minimum of 9 hours of RE coursework must be taken at the 3000 level or above. All courses …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainability (Minor)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Students can choose to complete 18 hours in one of three areas: Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Resources, Sustainable Energy & Engineering, Sustainability in Art, Architecture & Society or students can …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Arid Land Studies (MS)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The Master of Science in Arid Land Studies (MSALS) is a unique interdisciplinary graduate program designed to prepare students for international, arid lands-oriented careers in natural resources, environmental issues, and …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Master of Science in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The Non-Thesis M.S. in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management is a more in-depth exploration of what science is and how it is used in the natural resources fields. …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Soil Management Graduate Certificate
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Upon successful completion of the online Soil Management Certificate, students will be awarded a Soil Management Certificate from Texas Tech University that enables them to become a certified soil scientist. …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Speaking Their Language: Does Environmental Signage Align to Personal Dimensions of Environmentally Responsible Behavior in Undergraduate Residence Halls?
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Everyday environmental behaviors within the residential sphere contribute significantly to global carbon emissions. Understanding the factors underlying these behaviors is key to changing behavior. This paper examines undergraduate behavior in …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Green Building, Green Behavior? An Analysis of Building Characteristics that Support Environmentally Responsible Behaviors
- Texas Tech University (TX)
This study examines the environmentally responsible behaviors (ERBs) of undergraduates (n = 575). ERBs were measured in an online survey and the influence of situational context on behavior was explored …
- Posted May 4, 2021
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Wind Energy Certificate
- Texas Tech University (TX)
This 15-hour graduate certificate offers professionals post-baccalaureate level training options in six topic areas relevant to the industry, including detailed case studies. Specifically designed for non-technical professionals who wish to …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2018
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Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Management (PSM)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The Professional Science Master's degree (PSM) in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Management is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for science careers in business, government, or nonprofit sectors, and …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2018
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Wind Science and Engineering (PhD)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The educational objectives of the Wind Science and Engineering (WiSE) Ph.D. program are to provide graduates with the broad education necessary to pursue studies and solve problems related to the …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2018
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Natural Resources Management (BS)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
All students who earn a degree in NRM will learn:
- the science of applying ecological principles to problems in natural resources management
- the art of making decisions that benefit multiple …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2018
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Environmental Literacy of Undergraduate College Students: Development of the environmental literacy instrument (ELI)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
- University of Texas at San Antonio (TX)
As the world population continues to increase and natural resources become limited, environmental education (EE) in universities play an essential role in developing environmentally literate. This study measured the environmental …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Wind Energy (BS)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Wind Energy is the premiere multidisciplinary program developing transformational experts who apply knowledge, skills, and conviction to lead in the advancement of sustainable renewable power solutions with positive regional, national, …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Opening Keynote - Katharine Hayhoe
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Katharine Hayhoe, this year's opening keynote speaker, is an accomplished atmospheric scientist with over 120 peer-reviewed publications focusing on what climate change means for people and the environment. A professor …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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The effect of smoke exposure on the germination of native plant species of North America
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Smoke exposure is known to influence germination of a wide variety of species. However, the influence of smoke on germination of grasses is poorly studied. In order to investigate the …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Tracking the Carbon Footprint of Outdoor Recreation Programs: A Case Study of Texas Tech University's Outdoor Pursuits Center
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Outdoor leaders are already sensitive to the ethics of immediate actions related to use and care of wilderness areas. Considering the impact of our activities on global climate, however, requires …
- Posted Aug. 18, 2017
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Recycling at Institutions of Higher Education: Causal Conditions for Disparate Performance and Opportunity for Reform
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) are viewed as analogous to small cities because of similarities in organizational structure and operational procedures. The existing literature on sustainability in higher education lacks …
- Posted July 5, 2016
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Drought Conditions in Texas and Oklahoma: Rethinking University Water Consumption
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The La Niña weather pattern has caused severe drought conditions in Oklahoma and Texas, especially in West Texas since late 2010. As a result, communities as well as universities have …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Creating a Green Campus Action Plan
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Texas Tech University successfully pulled its community together to develop a plan of action in the spring 2009 after receiving consecutively dismal scores from the Campus Sustainability Report Card. One …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Center for Water Law and Policy
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The Center for Water Law and Policy was created in 2005 in response to the growing need for research into and information about global water issues. It was designed to …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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National Wind Institute
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The National Wind Institute (NWI) was established in December 2012, and is intended to serve as Texas Tech University's intellectual hub for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, commercialization and education related …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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JD/MS in Environmental Toxicology
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The School of Law, in association with the Graduate School, offers a dual program leading to the degrees of Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) and Master of Science (MS) in Environmental …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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