Search for "new york"
Earth Month Bag Drive
- City University of New York, College of Staten Island (NY)
On April 25th, students, faculty and staff were encouraged to bring their plastic bags so they can be recycled. In exchange they could get a reusable bag provided by the ...
- Posted May 2, 2022
- Photographs
- View more
Building a Culture of Sustainability Through New Student Orientation
- Lehigh University (PA)
- State University of New York at Oswego (NY)
This presentation will describe the process that we went through here at SUNY Oswego for First-Year Students. This process allowed us to educate new students on Sustainability and how it ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Dissecting Decarbonization: Proven Clean Energy Solutions for Campuses
- Bard College (NY)
- Colorado State University (CO)
- Pace University (NY)
- United States Department of Energy (DC)
Decarbonization is the latest buzzword around energy and climate solutions. What do campus decarbonization projects look like on the ground? How are they financed and implemented? Which technologies are proven ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Canadian On-Campus Sustainability and Social Justice Initiatives
- York University
Canadian On-Campus Sustainability and Social Justice Initiatives: Findings from a national research project Students are often the initial driver of new community-benefit initiatives on campuses. Regenesis, a Canadian on-campus sustainability ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Conservation Biology (BS)
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
This major in the Biological Sciences Department provides a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and preserving Earth's plant and animal species and the ecosystems on which they depend. Students in ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
Recreation (MS)
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
The Recreation Masters program at SUNY Cortland offers three concentrations: Outdoor and Environmental Education, Management of Leisure Services, and Therapeutic Recreation. In addition to core courses in recreation, students will ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
Environmental Writing and Rhetoric Minor
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Writing, reading, and presentation skills are essential to students' success during college and beyond. The EWR minor encourages students to develop fluency and expertise in these skills and other 21st ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
Environmental and Forest Biology (MS, MPS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The graduate program in environmental and forest biology is organized in areas of study designed to provide a strong background within specific interest areas. Faculty with nationally and internationally recognized ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
Environmental Health (BS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Environmental health focuses on the study of how people interact with their environment—the air and water around us, the plants and animals we encounter, and the workplaces and homes ...
- Posted April 12, 2018
- Academic Programs
- View more
Social and Environmental Justice Concentration, Liberal Studies (MA)
- The City University of New York (NY)
Social problems and Environmental problems are seen as separate issues, making it difficult to see how thoroughly intertwined they are and how often they both involve issues of Justice. The ...
- Posted July 10, 2019
- Academic Programs
- View more
Environmental Studies Minor
- State University of New York at Brockport (NY)
The Environmental Studies minor offers students a variety of scientific, social, economic, political, and literary perspectives on environmental issues. Gaining these perspectives will help students become environmentally literate citizens and ...
- Posted Aug. 2, 2019
- Academic Programs
- View more
Environmental and Outdoor Education Minor
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
This interdisciplinary minor is open to students in all majors. It is valuable to students preparing for careers in elementary and secondary education, scouting, adventure programming, youth and community groups ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
PhD in Environmental Studies
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The Ph.D. program provides a unique opportunity to develop integrative research within a strong college community of environmental analysts and to draw upon the expertise of scholars at Syracuse ...
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
Sustainable Construction Management MPS/MS
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Graduate options in sustainable construction allow students with technical degrees to engage specific topics of current interest. There is an overall objective of having students look at the broad environmental ...
- Posted June 10, 2022
- Academic Programs
- View more
Sustainable Construction Management PhD
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Graduate options in sustainable construction allow students with technical degrees to engage specific topics of current interest. There is an overall objective of having students look at the broad environmental ...
- Posted June 10, 2022
- Academic Programs
- View more
Urban Environmental Science Minor
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Students with an interest in the urban environment will find a wealth of opportunities and courses at ESF to prepare them for rewarding careers in understanding, developing and managing urban ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
Forestry Minor
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The minor in forestry draws from the biological, physical, social, and managerial sciences. The curriculum aids in understanding the biological complexities of the forest and the interactions between the forest ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
Environmental and Forest Biology (PhD)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The graduate program in environmental and forest biology is organized in areas of study designed to provide a strong background within specific interest areas. Faculty with nationally and internationally recognized ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
Bioprocess Engineering (MS, MPS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Biocatalysis is the study of biological and chemical processes involving biocatalysts, enzymes and proteins. This area of study prepares students for traditional “upstream” operations: principles of design and operation of ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
Center for Sustainable and Renewable Energy
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
SUNY-ESF is home to the SUNY Center for Sustainable and Renewable Energy, a 64-campus research and development clearinghouse in the critical area of energy sufficiency and sustainability. Established by SUNY ...
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Research Centers & Institutes
- View more
SUNY Cortland Grounds Initiatives
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
Located on the edge of a sensitive aquifer, SUNY Cortland’s Student Life Center uses bio-swales, strategically planted native vegetation and permeable pavement to control storm runoff. The campus maintains ...
- Posted Oct. 2, 2016
- Photographs
- View more
It's Everyone's Job! Sustainability Leadership at SUNY Cortland
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
This poster session will share the model of diffused sustainability used at SUNY Cortland. It will share how multiple areas of the campus community including the President and grounds crew ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Sustainable Procurement: Strengthening the Voice of Sustainability When Partnering With Procurement
- New York University (NY)
Strengthening relations between sustainability and procurement is key to making far reaching impact university wide. NYU's Office of Sustainability has been working closely with the university's procurement department ...
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Columbia Announces Deal on Its 17-Acre Expansion Plan
- Columbia University (NY)
This article describes an agreement relating to the Columbia University's plans to expand its campus in Harlem. Among other things, the university committed to contribute $20 million to start ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2016
- Publications
- View more
Full Service Organics
- St. John's University, New York (NY)
In the Full Service Organics documentary video, St. john's University, New York (SJU) has documented its efforts of student engagement in fighting hunger and waste, and making compost from ...
- Posted May 22, 2017
- Videos & Webinars
- View more
STARS 101: The Basics of Conducting a Campus Sustainability Assessment
- State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
- AASHE (MA)
AASHE's Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. With more than 700 registered institutions on ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Beyond Campus: Engaging Students in Sustainability, Resilience and Climate Policymaking
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- AASHE (MA)
- Elected Officials to Protect America (SC)
In the aftermath of President Trump’s decision to abandon the Paris Agreement, universities, cities, states, and companies have stepped up to lead. A coalition representing fully half the U ...
- Posted Dec. 7, 2017
- Videos & Webinars
- View more
Exploring the Relationship Between Corporate Social Performance and Employer Attractiveness
- State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
Building on existing studies suggesting that corporate social performance (CSP) is important in the job choice process, the authors investigate job seekers’ perceptions of importance of CSP and explore effects ...
- Posted July 21, 2017
- Publications
- View more
Fashion Institute of Technology Energy Master Plan
- Fashion Institute of Technology (NY)
- NYC Mayor's Office of Sustainability (NY)
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a leading art and design school in New York City, has made impressive strides to reduce its energy and carbon footprints. By implementing an ...
- Posted May 8, 2018
- Case Studies
- View more
Playbooks for Progress: High-Impact Strategies for Climate-Smart Dining
- Stanford University (CA)
In this session, you’ll gain actionable solutions for advancing plant-forward menus through food choice architecture and preventing food waste—the top two food-related climate solutions at our disposal as ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Lightning Talks: Campus Operations (Group 4)
- Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
- Farm to Institution New England (VT)
This session consists of 3 15-minute Lightning Talk sessions related to campus operations. The Lightning Talks are: Innovations in Sustainable Procurement: A Campus Green Purchasing Guide - This session introduces a ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Environmental Sustainability (BS)
- State University of New York at Oneonta (NY)
SUNY Oneonta's interdisciplinary major in Environmental Sustainability will prepare students to collaboratively and creatively develop solutions to the pressing challenges the world faces in dealing with global climate change ...
- Posted Dec. 13, 2018
- Academic Programs
- View more
Growing Fresh Air to Sustainably Support the Indoor Campus Environment
- New York University (NY)
Introducing plants into work and study spaces on campus can have numerous benefits for the wellness of those who occupy these places. Bringing people closer to plants can also reinforce ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Beyond the Ivory Tower: Participating in City and State Sustainability Initiatives and Challenges
- New York University (NY)
As sustainability professionals in institutes of higher education, many of us have seen first-hand the impacts of our work. We have seen how large-scale energy, waste management, and engagement projects ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Mapping Bicycle Racks and Usage with ArcGIS: Connecting College and Community Initiatives
- State University of New York at Geneseo (NY)
SUNY Geneseo and the Town of Geneseo are collaborating to encourage sustainable cycling in and around Geneseo. This project is aimed at gathering preliminary information to improve the cycling experience ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
A Campus Sustainability Map Organized by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
"Designing a map is not a trivial task." (1) This session discusses the purpose, process, and outcomes of developing a campus sustainability map. However, as we will demonstrate, while designing ...
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Collective Impact: Results from a Multi-Campus Farm to College Pilot Program
- University at Albany (NY)
- State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
- State University of New York at Oswego (NY)
This initiative involved four state colleges working with a statewide partnership of agricultural, public health and economic development interests who are working with food service providers on these campuses. The ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Queens College Is Reducing Plastic Water Bottle Use
- City University of New York, Queens College (NY)
As part of our college's efforts to reduce single-use plastics on campus, our ongoing sustainability initiative includes the removal of older water fountains and installation of water bottle filling ...
- Posted May 2, 2022
- Photographs
- View more
Evaluation of an informational and behavior change program to increase students' self-reported energy conservation
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)
- State University of New York at Brockport (NY)
A systematic evaluation of a program, consisting of sustainability education, self-management strategies, and feedback, to decrease college students' energy use was conducted. During treatment, the experimental group showed increased self-reported ...
- Posted Feb. 28, 2018
- Publications
- View more
Exploring just sustainability across the disciplines at one university
- State University of New York at Plattsburgh (NY)
- University of Vermont (VT)
We examined The University of Vermont’s new sustainability requirement for undergraduates through the lens of just sustainability. We found that sustainability courses are proposed in diverse disciplines. Regardless of ...
- Posted Feb. 8, 2021
- Publications
- View more
Summer 2016 - St. John's University upgraded 41,000 lamps and 6,000 fixtures to LED
- St. John's University, New York (NY)
In Summer 2016, St. John's University invested $1.4 million to upgrade 41,000 lamps and 6,000 light fixtures to LED technology. Highlights of the project include:
- Utility ...
- Posted Sept. 12, 2016
- Photographs
- View more
Environmental Management Bachelor of Technology
- State University of New York at Cobleskill (NY)
The four-year Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Management program educates students in the skills and technological applications critical to conserving biodiversity and natural resources in a dynamic and challenging global ...
- Posted March 13, 2018
- Academic Programs
- View more
Urban Forestry Minor
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The Urban Forestry minor will provide students with the opportunity to better understand complex human-dominated ecosystems where trees and people coexist in close proximity. Understanding and attempting to manage this ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
SUNY New Paltz Pivots from Plastic Bottles to Aluminum Cans to Move Beyond Plastics
- State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
In the fall of 2020, Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS), which contracts on behalf of SUNY New Paltz for beverages to be distributed through vending machines and the dining services contractor ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2021
- Case Studies
- View more
16 Billion Trees Fell Last Year, Is Anyone Listening?
- TreeZero Paper (GA)
Poster will detail impacts and risks of deforestation; opportunities for reducing paper use and example of easy solution to add to your sustainability efforts to reduce impact on deforestation, climate ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Keynote Address: Marcelo Bonta
- Center for Diversity & the Environment (OR)
Marcelo speaks and writes passionately about his broad vision of diversifying the environmental movement to audiences around the U.S. He is the founder of the Environmental Professionals of Color ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Implementing sustainability education with undergraduate business courses, A case study
- Alfred State College (NY)
The purpose of this submission is to discuss experiential learning related to strategic management and environmental sustainability. The paper outlines one case of implementing project-based sustainability education within the BUAD ...
- Posted May 23, 2016
- Case Studies
- View more
Biomaterials Engineering (PhD)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Various composites incorporating materials derived from bioresources such as lignocellulosics are critical to the future of sustainable development. This research area is focused toward training students on the design and ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
- Academic Programs
- View more
Native Peoples & the Environment Minor
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The Native Peoples and the Environment minor is available to all ESF undergraduates. The interdisciplinary suite of courses provides students with a cohesive introduction to Indigenous cultures, worldviews and knowledge ...
- Posted April 12, 2018
- Academic Programs
- View more
2 MW Denton Road Solar Array
- Skidmore College (NY)
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) (NY)
- WGL Energy (VA)
- Dynamic Energy (MA)
Skidmore College contracted with Dynamic Energy to develop a 2-megawatt solar array located on 8 acres of College property about one mile from its main campus. The array consists of ...
- Posted Jan. 2, 2018
- Green Power Projects
- View more