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Food Waste and Food Insecurity: A Multidimensional Approach With Three Pillars of Sustainability

  • University of Kentucky (KY)

Food insecurity, a growing concern due to unsustainable and unjust food systems, has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic whereas food waste issues remained prevalent. The pandemic has disproportionately affected …

  • Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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A Model for Higher Education Involvement in Land Conservation: The ALPINE Network

  • Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (MA)

With their academic roots, the authors of the Wildlands and Woodlands vision recognized that an untapped source of energy, skill, and commitment for land protection lies with the constituents of …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Developing an introductory Chemistry and Sustainability course for Sustainability majors

  • The College of Saint Scholastica (MN)

This talk will discuss the pedagogical experiences and challenges of developing and teaching an introductory level Chemistry and Sustainability course as part of a new Sustainability Studies major at The …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Driving Zero Waste Programming with Data in Dorms and Dining at Stanford

  • Stanford University (CA)

Stanford is on the path to zero waste by 2030. Stanford's Residential & Dining Enterprises represents one-third of the campus where over 12,000 students live and eat. In this workshop …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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89 kW Rooftop Installations: Sanders Administration and Anthony Student Service Buildings

  • Fitchburg State University (MA)
  • Ostrow Electrical Company (MA)

Installation of Photovoltaic Solar Systems totaling 896kW at the following facilities: Berkshire Community College, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, Greenfield Community College, DEP Mass. Recycling, and Westfield State University. …

  • Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Rooftop Arrays: West Green Chilled Water Plant and Chubb Hall

  • Ohio University (OH)
  • Third Sun Solar (OH)

The University commissioned a 2.4-kilowatt PV system at the West Green District Chilled Water Plant. The system consists of an awning-mounted array of 48 50-watt PV panels donated by American …

  • Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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Exploiting In-State Rivalries for Energy Conservation - the Take Charge! Challenge in Kansas

  • Kansas State University (KS)

Energy conservation competitions are increasingly common at colleges and universities, but few move beyond the boundaries of individual institutions. This presentation will report on the results of the Take Charge! …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The integration of Sustainability Practices in College Athletics

  • University of Florida (FL)

This three-part case study explores large-scale college athletic programs tackling the challenges of becoming zero waste & carbon neutral with a range of internal and campus-wide goals. Focused mainly on …

  • Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Bridging the Gap: Finding Common Ground for Sustainability with EH&S and Facilities

  • University of Connecticut (CT)
  • University of Vermont (VT)
  • Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence (MA)

Greening campus operations requires development of a partnership among sustainability, facilities, and EHS compliance professionals. To be effective, this partnership must bridge a significant culture gap. On one side of …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Global Master in Development Practice (MDP)

  • Columbia University (NY)

The Global Master's in Development Practice (MDP), an interdisciplinary graduate degree program, prepares students to better identify and address the challenges of sustainable development. MDP programs generally consist of two …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MEng in Environmental Engineering

  • Duke University (NC)

This program offers in-depth study in a technology field paired with a business leadership and management education. This non-thesis, graduate program will help students thrive in a corporate, high tech …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MS in Conservation Medicine Program

  • Tufts University (MA)

The Master of Science in Conservation Medicine is designed to prepare students from varied backgrounds for a career in conservation medicine. This twelve-month program will build upon an individual student's …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MS in Earth Systems Science

  • George Mason University (VA)

The innovative, interdisciplinary MS in Earth Systems Science addresses the growing national and regional demand for trained professionals in Earth systems science and applications. The MS in Earth Systems Science …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MS in Sustainable Development

  • American University in Cairo (Cairo)

The MSc program in Sustainable Development is designed to take advantage of sustainable development as an economic growth opportunity. This MSc program aims to create a whole new generation of …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Geography (MA)

  • University at Albany (NY)

The unifying idea of modern geography is the study of spatial patterns in the cultural and physical features of the earth's surface. Faculty strengths in the department include: urban, social, …

  • Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Geography MA/MS

  • University of Victoria (BC)

At UVic, the diverse research opportunities provide great connections with local and international research partners. The Geography department has research strengths in coastal systems, human geography, physical geography, resource management …

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Ucalgarycares Sustainable Cities Service Learning Program

  • University of Calgary (AB)

Sustainable Cities launched in 2014-2015 as an addition to a suite of "ucalgarycares" service-learning programs focusing on social justice issues. This program aims for students to become engaged with urban …

  • Posted June 11, 2015
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University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point Designated as the 40th Fair Trade University in the U.S.

  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WI)

The University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, part of a national initiative by Fair Trade Campaigns to engage college/university students in issues of global poverty, officially received designation as a …


The Environmental Caucus: Breaking Down Silos to Promote Sustainability at Northern Arizona University

  • Northern Arizona University (AZ)

The Environmental Caucus (EC), a voluntary campus association, formed in 2008 as a grassroots approach to engage students, faculty, staff, and administrators in strengthening a culture of sustainability at NAU. …


The Experiential Learning Lab: Coproduction Through Campus Staff/Faculty/Community Partnerships

  • University of Dayton (OH)

Challenges in implementing and sustaining on- and off-campus experiential learning projects continue to deter staff, faculty and community partners from engaging in them. Persistent challenges include: student schedules and time …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Working Towards Carbon Neutrality in Michigan Dining: Assessing the Impact of Sustainable Mondays

  • University of Michigan (MI)

In Fall 2018, the University of Michigan publicly pledged to a carbon-neutrality initiative. This pledge addressed carbon emissions from energy production and purchasing, but did not consider Scope 3 emissions, …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Goats, bees, and native species: A 'living' lab stream restoration experience

  • University of Richmond (VA)

The Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor revitalized 13 acres of campus at the University of Richmond. What began as a plan to upgrade a trail, turned into the creation of a vibrant …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Solar E-Charging Station

  • Camosun College (BC)

With funding from President's Funds 2013 grants and the Camosun College Student Society, Camosun College has installed a 4 KW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) array to offset the charging of electric …

  • Posted April 11, 2014
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Tapping Campus Trees & Making Syrup

  • University of Louisville (KY)

Each winter in the early spring semester, University of Louisville students, faculty, staff, and community partners participate in tapping trees on campus to make syrup and learn about the process …


SFU's Living Lab

  • Simon Fraser University (BC)

SFU's Living Lab is an approach that facilitates sustainability-themed research at SFU by creating structured collaborations between staff, faculty and graduate students to achieve University commitments and strategic priorities. The …

  • Posted April 30, 2021
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Duke University's Sustainability Communications - Making the Campus Climate Action Plan Personal

  • Duke University (NC)

In 2007, Duke University signed the ACUPCC and embarked on a journey to assess institutional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, develop strategies to impact the campus footprint and become a carbon …


Zanmi Kafe: Using on-farm research to facilitate the adoption and management of more sustainable coffee-based agroecosystems in Haiti's Central Plateau

  • Sewanee - The University of the South (TN)

Zanmi Kafe is a collaboration between Sewanee: The University of the South, and Zanmi Agrikol, a Haitian non-profit agricultural organization that aims to promote the adoption of more sustainable agroecosystems …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Agroecology (BS)

  • University of Wyoming (WY)

Agroecology, the study of agricultural ecosystems, is an interdisciplinary degree program within the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management and the Department of Plant Sciences. The Bachelor of Science in …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Applied Ecology & Environmental Science (BS)

  • Michigan Technological University (MI)

Applied ecology and environmental sciences is the integrated study of the ecological, social, and biotechnological aspects of natural resource conservation and management. If you like the prospect of protecting the …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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BA in Sustainability

  • Baldwin Wallace University (OH)

Sustainability is an exciting new major designed to meet the needs of the twenty-first century. It examines our human relationship to the earth and focuses on current and future needs …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environmental Studies (BA)

  • Naropa University (CO)

The Environmental Studies program is designed to empower students to develop the knowledge base and skill set needed to address complex environmental issues. The major emphasizes experiential learning, cutting-edge principles …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Urban & Environmental Planning (BA) (Hons)

  • London South Bank University

BA (Hons) Urban and Environmental Planning is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). The course enhances student's employability in planning, property development and research roles in the public …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Minor in Environmental Sustainability

  • University of Southern Maine (ME)

There is growing recognition that human society must strive to live more sustainably given Earth's finite resources. To accomplish this task, many disciplines will be needed to achieve. To help …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Minor in Global Environmental Change & Sustainability

  • Johns Hopkins University (MD)

The EPS minor is for science undergraduates interested in applying their major discipline to Earth's environment through geology, geochemistry, ecology, geo-biology, oceanography, and atmospheric science. Students are expected to have …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Minor in Sustainability

  • University of the Pacific (CA)

Sustainability requires that short and long-term social, economic, and environmental impacts of products and processes be considered. With globalization of the world's economies, continuing challenges with depletion of resources and …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Concentration in Sustainable Development

  • Columbia University (NY)

The special concentration is intentionally more flexible than the major, given that students have their major classes as well. However, its structure allows students to benefit from the program's cross-disciplinary …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Energy/ Environment/ Economics (E3) Specialization

  • Illinois State University (IL)

IIT's Energy/Environment/Economics (E3) program was developed to respond to the rapidly changing needs of the energy industry by providing the interdisciplinary research and training required to produce a new breed …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Bioenergy Graduate Certificate

  • Pennsylvania State University (PA)

The graduate certificate in Bioenergy is designed specifically for current and aspiring practitioners who seek advanced skills for growing the bioenergy industry. To accommodate participation by working professionals the program …

  • Posted April 12, 2018
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Earth & Environmental Studies (BA)

  • Arizona State University (AZ)

The BA program in earth and environmental studies provides a foundational understanding of the evolution of the earth system with an emphasis on the planetary context for sustainable human societies. …

  • Posted April 12, 2018
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Environmental Earth Sciences (BS)

  • University of Alberta (AB)

Environmental Earth science is the study of interactions between humans and Earth's natural environment. Students will study the influence of human activities on the local and global environment as well …

  • Posted April 12, 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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Environmental Science (PhD)

  • Indiana University Bloomington (IN)

SPEA’s Ph.D. in Environmental Science Program provides skills and training in the basic and applied sciences to solve contemporary environmental problems. Students will research and learn how to communicate solutions …

  • Posted Dec. 13, 2018
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Urban and Regional Studies BA

  • Cleveland State University (OH)

The Urban and Regional Studies major entails the study of America's cities, metropolitan areas, and their people. Students learn about the cultural, political, and historical aspects of urban living and …

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Earth Systems Science Minor

  • Clark University (MA)

ESS examines the structure and function of the parts of the Earth's lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere and how these system interact with one another. This integrated science, which focuses …

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Science (BS)

  • University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)

The major specializes primarily on the following areas of study: Climate and climate change: Earth's past, present and future climate Global biogeochemical cycles: Cycles of water, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, mercury, …

  • Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Studies (BA/BS)

  • Westminster University - Utah (UT)

The B. A. or B. S. degree in an interdisciplinary program combining the perspectives of the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences to provide students with multiple perspectives in some …

  • Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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68 kW Rooftop Array: Atlantic Hall

  • Salem State University (MA)

In 2009, Salem State completed the installation of a 68 kW PV array on Atlantic Hall, a dormitory built in 2004 on a former industrial site. The PV system was …

  • Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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15 kW Wall Mount: Engineering Building

  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (AK)

In October 2015, 15 kw worth of PV's were activated and began supplying power to the UAF Electrical Grid at the Engineering Building. The first day, the panels generated a …

  • Posted Dec. 9, 2016
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2 kW Solar Farm

  • Austin Peay State University (TN)

The new solar array converts energy from the sun into electricity to power a nearby classroom on the site. Any excess energy produced goes to Clarksville Department of Electricity and …

  • Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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20 kW Rooftop Mount Hiett Residence Hall

  • Lawrence University (WI)

A 20kw solar pv array on Hiett Residence Hall, which provides as much as 90% of the building's electricity demands on peak days. This solar array was installed in July …

  • Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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