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Green Lab Networking
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Working to make campus lab operations more sustainable and “green” offers a huge opportunity to reduce energy use and waste while also providing education and hands on sustainability skills to …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Environmental Science BS
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
This program prepares students for graduate studies and for a variety of careers with emphasis on investigation of the environment by federal and state agencies, industry, and consulting firms. The …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Earth and Water Resources Concentration
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
Understanding interactions between land, soil, and water is critical to ensuring environmental quality. The Earth and Water Resources concentration provides students with a quantitative background in soils, hydrogeology, and biogeochemistry …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Management Concentration
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
Understanding interactions between land, soil, and water is critical to ensuring environmental quality. The Environmental Management concentration prepares students who wish to focus on the management of pollution in the …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Concentration
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Environmental Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis concentration builds theoretical background and advanced knowledge in spatial analytical techniques using remote sensing (satellite and airborne sensors), geographic information system (GIS), and …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Energy Engineering BS
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
We combine courses from chemistry, mechanical engineering, physics and electrical engineering to create a strong knowledge base essential to success in this industry. Students also have the opportunity to take …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Sustainability Studies, BA
- Indiana University East (IN)
- Indiana University Kokomo (IN)
- Indiana University Northwest (IN)
- Indiana University South Bend (IN)
- Indiana University Southeast (IN)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
This is a 100 percent online, consortial program
The curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the complex environmental problems of today, learn modern …
- Posted May 23, 2022
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Building capacity for socio-ecological change through the campus farm: a mixed-methods study
- Butler University (IN)
- Indiana University System Administration (IN)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (MD)
Given the ongoing socio-ecological crises, higher education institutions need curricular interventions to support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to create a sustainable future. Campus farms are …
- Posted May 20, 2022
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A Food-Themed Cross-Disciplinary Faculty-Staff Learning Community Enriches Place-Based Experiential Learning Curricula
- Butler University (IN)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- Indiana University
This document contains instructional resources to facilitate an 8-month Faculty-Staff Learning Community (FSLC) focused on learning and discussion to support the creation of campus farm-situated place-based experiential learning (PBEL) lessons …
- Posted April 25, 2022
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IUPUI and Butler Collaborate to Launch Commercial Food Compost Program in Indianapolis
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) has an ongoing partnership with Butler University to employ a large waste hauler for food waste compost collection. Both universities leveraged their respective networks to …
- Posted Oct. 15, 2020
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IUPUI Day of Caring
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
IUPUI partners with the United Way to host a Day of Caring to support local social organizations across Indianapolis. This year, the IUPUI community volunteered with Growing Places Indy, a …
- Posted Oct. 15, 2020
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Priming the Sustainability Talent Pipeline: Indiana Sustainability Development Program
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
- Indiana University Kokomo (IN)
- Indiana University South Bend (IN)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Indiana Sustainability Development Program (ISDP) is a privately funded sustainability workforce development initiative led by Sustain IU (the Office of Sustainability at Indiana University), which pairs students with organizations …
- Posted May 18, 2020
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Implementing a Better Deskside Recycling System
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- Busch Systems International Inc. (ON)
A 2015 Keep America Beautiful study found that converting deskside waste collection to a system of small trash baskets alongside a regular-size recycling bin could improve recovery and decrease contamination …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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The Energy Challenge at IUPUI
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The IUPUI Energy Challenge is a brand-new engagement program between the buildings on campus to reduce their energy use. This is achieved through encouraging behavior changes of the people who …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Engaging Students in Sustainability
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
My presentation will cover two initiatives I led on my campus at IUPUI. The first is the Yoga in the Garden event series for students, faculty, and staff. It is …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Building Capacity as Anchor Institutions: Infrastructure, Structure, and Strategy
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
As campuses embrace their role as anchor institutions, considerations should be given to the role of infrastructure, structure, and strategy. This article differentiates between infrastructure and organizational structure then identifies …
- Posted April 30, 2019
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Greening IUPUI Grant
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
Greening IUPUI Grants are awarded one time per year to projects that advance the campus sustainability principles and improve IUPUI’s STARS score. IUPUI dedicates a total of $50,000 annually to …
- Posted Feb. 7, 2019
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Saving Water in University Library
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
Being an urban campus the preservation of resources such as water are becoming more and more crucial. This project is a move in that direction, as well as that it …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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High Impact Pedagogical Practices for High Impact Sustainability Learning
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
In the face of a rapidly-changing planet, sustainability is one of the most promising solutions to address social, economic, and environmental problems. Through IUPUI's Themed Learning Community (TLC), 'Sustainability: Thriving …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Beyond the Ball: Sustainability Success in Nontraditional Athletics
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- The Ohio State University (OH)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette (LA)
By leveraging sports like synchronized swimming (The Ohio State University), diving (IUPUI), or engaging K-12 students through on-campus sports sustainability games (University of Colorado/University of Louisiana), campuses are able to …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Raising Energy Efficiency on an Urban Campus
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
As an Energy Engineering student at IUPUI, I have always idealized these initiatives to make our campus more energy-efficient. I have made a plan on how to change infrastructure and …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Sustainable Campus Competition LIVE!: How $50,000 Created a Replicable Model for Citywide Composting
- Butler University (IN)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
At the 2016 AASHE Conference, IUPUI and Butler University were awarded $50,000 as part of the Sustainable Campus Competition LIVE!, a collaboration between AASHE and Kimberly Clark. Because both campuses …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Campus Commute
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Campus Commute shuttle system offers faculty, staff, students, and the general public value for their work-related travel between the IUPUI and IU Bloomington campuses.
There are five key benefits …
- Posted Oct. 11, 2017
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Master of Science in Product Stewardship
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Master of Science (MS) in Product Stewardship is an entirely online and interactive, 30-credit program, which includes public health fundamentals (PH), environmental health science fundamentals (EHS), and specialized product …
- Posted June 19, 2017
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Community as a Living Laboratory: Promoting Community Engagement Through Student Internship Programs
- Furman University (SC)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- University of Arizona (AZ)
Community and campus sustainability issues can be addressed simultaneously while creating a hands-on learning opportunity for students. In this presentation, representatives from three universities (Furman University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Never too many C O O K S in the Campus Kitchen IUPUI : Collaboration On Our Campus Kitchen Services - a Hunger Relief Initiative
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
This presentation will address how it has taken collaboration and support from many 'COOKS' in the development, operation, and ongoing program expansion to fulfill all of the opportunities the Campus …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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College Students’ Perceptions of Sustainability: A Regional Survey
- Georgia Southern University (GA)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- Old Dominion University (VA)
Understanding college students’ perception of sustainability is paramount as today’s students will soon be driving our economy and taking on the responsibility of maintaining a sustainable society. This study conducted …
- Posted Oct. 3, 2016
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New Research About Bin Set-Up to Increase Recycling In Offices
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- Keep America Beautiful (CT)
This presentation will review a new study commissioned by Keep America Beautiful that shows how the arrangement recycling and trash bins in office settings can lead to a 20% increase …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Institute for Green and Sustainable Science: An EPA model program in cross-disciplinary sustainability education
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- Marian University (IN)
The Institute for Green and Sustainable Science (IGSS) is a research, education, and outreach center engaging in the study of sustainability issues, particularly in ecology, green chemistry, and energy science. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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On-Campus Food Rescue: A Campus Kitchen Project at IUPUI
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Campus Kitchens Project (CKP) is a national leader in community engagement and service through student-led initiatives to decrease waste in campus cafeterias. This is accomplished through food rescue and …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy (LCRE) was established in 2007 to address the societal needs for clean, affordable, renewable energy sources while improving the nation's energy security …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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BS in Sustainable Management & Policy
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
SPEA at IUPUI created this new major because more and more government, private and nonprofit organizations are focusing on environmental conservation and economic and social responsibility. These organizations need graduates …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Urban Sustainability Concentration (MPA)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
Master of Public Affairs degree with a concentration in urban sustainability. Features an interdisciplinary curriculum and will prepare students for careers in the growing fields of sustainability policy and practice …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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43 kW Rooftop Array: Business/School of Public and Environmental Affairs Building
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The solar photovoltaic panels atop the Business/School of Public and Environmental Affairs building generate 43 kilowatts of electricity a day, an amount that would supply the daily electricity needs of …
- Posted July 2, 2014
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