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Urban and Regional Studies Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
The urban and regional studies (URS) minor has been formulated specifically for out-of-department students who are interested in what shapes cities and metropolitan regions.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Agriculture and Life Sciences (MPS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The MPS degree program at Cornell CALS is ideal for career-focused students interested in the thorough study of issues and advancements in the fields of life, social, and environmental sciences …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Ecology (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The program is intended to provide students with broad exposure to concepts and research approaches within ecology and evolution (primarily through seminars and formal course work), as well as in-depth …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Ecology (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
The program is intended to provide students with broad exposure to concepts and research approaches within ecology and evolution (primarily through seminars and formal course work), as well as in-depth …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Evolutionary Biology (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The program is intended to provide students with broad exposure to concepts and research approaches within ecology and evolution (primarily through seminars and formal course work), as well as in-depth …
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Evolutionary Biology (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
The program is intended to provide students with broad exposure to concepts and research approaches within ecology and evolution (primarily through seminars and formal course work), as well as in-depth …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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City and Regional Planning (MRP)
- Cornell University (NY)
Students learn to design, evaluate, and implement policies and programs that affect the social, economic, and physical development of urban and regional areas, including those in the Developing World. The …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Human-Environment Relations (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The Field of Design and Environmental Analysis brings together experts in interior design, human factors and ergonomics, facility planning and management, and environmental psychology into a single field and department. …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Entomology (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The Entomology Masters Program provides an education with several concentration options in insect pathology, insect behavior, integrated pest management, and more. Students in this program are not just fascinated by …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Entomology (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
The Entomology Doctoral Program provides an education with several concentration options in insect pathology, insect behavior, integrated pest management, and more. Students in this program are not just fascinated by …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Human Ecology (MPS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The common focus of the field is the study of fibrous materials and their use as apparel, as engineering structures (such as composite materials), in biomedical applications, and in home …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Food Science and Technology (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
Candidates for the M.S. degree select one major in the field and one minor outside the field. There are no general course credit requirements for the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees. …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Food Science and Technology (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
Candidates for the Ph.D. degree select one major in the field and two minors outside the field. There are no general course credit requirements for the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees. …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Horticultural Biology (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
Although emphasis is on horticultural plants and systems commonly found in areas of temperate climate, graduate study on species and cropping systems of tropical areas is also possible by use …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Horticultural Biology (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
Although emphasis is on horticultural plants and systems commonly found in areas of temperate climate, graduate study on species and cropping systems of tropical areas is also possible by use …
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Landscape Architecture (MRP/MLA)
- Cornell University (NY)
Landscape architecture (LA) students interested in the social, political, and economic context in which design occurs, or planning students who want to establish a deeper concentration in physical design and …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Natural Resources (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The Field of Natural Resources provides freedom to design a graduate program that addresses the individual interests of students. Excellent laboratory and field facilities are available. Many graduate students in …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Natural Resources (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
The M.S. and Ph.D. programs are research oriented, and each requires a thesis or dissertation. Students are normally expected to obtain the M.S. or equivalent degree before entering the Ph.D. …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Plant Breeding (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The field of plant breeding encourages applications from students interested in crop improvement in the context of global agriculture. The applied breeding program deals with development of plant materials for …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Plant Breeding (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
The field of plant breeding encourages applications from students interested in crop improvement in the context of global agriculture. The applied breeding program deals with development of plant materials for …
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Plant Biology (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
In addition to studying a major subject in the Field of Plant Biology, students also take course work in two other minor subjects of their choice, either in or outside …
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Soil and Crop Sciences (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The Field of Soil and Crop Sciences occupies a modern and diversified agronomic research facility. Field Crop Science covers a wide spectrum, from field-scale applied projects to cell physiology and …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Soil and Crop Sciences (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
The Field of Soil and Crop Sciences occupies a modern and diversified agronomic research facility. Field Crop Science covers a wide spectrum, from field-scale applied projects to cell physiology and …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Plant Pathology (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology are the study of plant diseases and the biology of plant-microbe interactions at the molecular to ecosystem levels of organization. The Field of Plant Pathology …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Plant Pathology (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology are the study of plant diseases and the biology of plant-microbe interactions at the molecular to ecosystem levels of organization. The Field of Plant Pathology …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Urban Studies Graduate Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
Urban studies is an interdisciplinary minor field intended to complement basic studies in such Fields as City and Regional Planning, Economics, Government, History, Human Development, Management, and Sociology, as well …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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American Indian and Indigenous Graduate Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
The American Indian Program offers American Indian Studies as a minor field in graduate studies. Graduate students select a faculty member from the field of American Indian Studies to serve …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental Quality Graduate Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
This minor field offers qualified engineers and scientists an opportunity to broaden their knowledge in physical, chemical, and biological areas related to environmental-quality problems and their control. It is intended …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Global Development (MPS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Global Development (GD) is a one-year, interdisciplinary graduate-level degree program combining a flexible course-based curriculum with a capstone or problem-solving project. The program …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Cornell University Campus
- Cornell University (NY)
Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is a public land-grant institution taking bold leadership action to ensure a climate-resilient and sustainable future for our campus, New York State, and the world. …
- Posted Oct. 13, 2020
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The House at Cornell Tech
- Cornell University (NY)
The House at Cornell Tech is the largest Passive House residential building to date, integrated within an 800,000 square foot campus designed to push the boundaries of sustainable city living. …
- Posted Sept. 11, 2020
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Preaching to the choir or composing new verses? Toward a writerly climate literacy in introductory undergraduate biology
- Cornell University (NY)
- University of Michigan (MI)
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing society today, yet a wide range of misconceptions exist in society about whether or why climate change is happening, what …
- Posted May 11, 2020
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From Weather Wizard to Cloud Man: Sustainability Education & Outreach with a Fun Approach
- Cornell University (NY)
- American Meteorological Society (DC)
The goal of this project is to educate young students about sustainability and create a passion for the environment. Frequently, schools wait until middle school to introduce environmental topics. My …
- Posted May 5, 2020
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Document & Web Accessibility: Making Content Available to All
- Cornell University (NY)
Most sustainability offices use websites and other online resources as a low-impact way share information - but common design choices and technology flaws make many websites, PDFs, videos, and other …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Next Generation Sustainability Planning
- Cornell University (NY)
- Duke University (NC)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Like many peer institutions, Duke, Cornell, Princeton and Penn jumped on board the higher education sustainability train as early developers of ambitious campus climate and sustainability plans more than a …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
- Cornell University (NY)
The Climate Change Garden at Cornell University, a permanent campus installation that demonstrates the impact of climate change on plant growth in New York state. Planning for the climate change …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2019
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Cornell Climate Change Demonstration Garden
- Cornell University (NY)
Climate Change Garden - The Cornell University Climate Change Garden is a permanent campus installation that demonstrates the impact of climate change on plant growth in New York state. Planning …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2019
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Resilience Planning
- Boston University (MA)
- Cornell University (NY)
- Smith College (MA)
This work initiates an inventory of good practices and introduces a theoretical framework for the assessment of resilience planning in order to guide and support institutions of higher education in …
- Posted May 17, 2019
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Applying the ESD approach in textile and apparel education
- University of Central Missouri (MO)
- Cornell University (NY)
Purpose The purpose of this study was to provide more information about the effectiveness of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) approach in textiles and apparel by applying it to …
- Posted May 6, 2019
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Impact of communication sources for achieving campus sustainability
- Cornell University (NY)
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
Using self-reported data from over 12,000 students, staff, and faculty members, this study aims to quantify the effectiveness of various sustainability information sources on the awareness and behavioral changes of …
- Posted Nov. 13, 2018
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How University Transportation Practitioners are Transforming USGBC's Global Transportation Emphasis
- Cornell University (NY)
- Stanford University (CA)
- U.S. Green Building Council (DC)
- Massachusetts State College Building Authority (MA)
Transportation is the fastest growing source of global C02 emissions. Two years ago, the USGBC added Parksmart, a parking-structure and transportation certification program, into its suite of offerings. Universities have …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Solutions for Evaluating Projects: Quadruple Bottom Line & Financial Models for Climate Neutrality
- Cornell University (NY)
It's time to move the conversation beyond 'financing climate neutrality.' In order to move away from traditional financial, single bottom line decision making for large capital investments, institutions must create …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Scaling UP Renewable Energy Beyond Campus
- Cornell University (NY)
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
The Paris Agreement (at the moment) represents civilizations best path forward for global action and accountability of our collective reduction in harmful greenhouse gas emissions. What happens when a significant …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Leveraging the Campus Sustainability Committee: Zombie Committees vs Robust Change Agents
- Cornell University (NY)
- Duke University (NC)
- North Carolina State University (NC)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
What is the secret to successful sustainability committees? Is there a magic formula for long-term effectiveness or do the committees need to evolve over time? Once sustainability programs become more …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Environmental Policy Concentration, Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
- Cornell University (NY)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA) Fellows concentrating in Environmental Policy tailor their courses to gain an understanding of current economic, social, political, technical and legal issues regarding the restoration and …
- Posted Nov. 2, 2018
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Sustainable Energy Graduate Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
Meeting the energy needs of the present and future global population is a grand challenge for the 21st century. This will hasten an improvement in lifestyles of those from developing …
- Posted Nov. 2, 2018
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Environmental, Energy, and Resource Economics Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
The Environmental, Energy, and Resource Economics Minor is one of three applied economics minors offered at the The Dyson School. Applied economics minors are available to all undergraduate students at …
- Posted Nov. 2, 2018
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Environmental & Sustainability Sciences Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
Students seeking a minor in Environmental & Sustainability Science will customize a course of study that will allow them to develop a basic knowledge of biological, physical and social scientific …
- Posted Nov. 2, 2018
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Natural Resources (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
Graduate training emphasizes developing broad-based knowledge necessary to manage natural resources. The Field of Natural Resources encompasses a broad range of sub-disciplines, including:
• Applied Ecology • Conservation Biology • …
- Posted Nov. 2, 2018
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Design and Environmental Analysis (BA)
- Cornell University (NY)
D+EA combines innovative design thinking with insightful design research to understand how our daily lives are impacted by the built environment. Through multidisciplinary training in human-centered design, environmental psychology, ergonomics, …
- Posted Nov. 2, 2018
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