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Sustainability Science and Society (BS)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Students in the Sustainability Science and Society (SSS) major explore real world problems to understand the interaction of environmental, economic, and social systems. Students will gain the tools needed to …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Sustainable Bioproducts (BS)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Sustainable Bioproducts refers to the utilization of renewable resources to develop alternatives to materials that have limited utility, pose disposal challenges, or pose environmental risks. Derived from trees, plants, or …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Environmental Science and Sustainability (BS)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Students in this program gain a technical foundation in measuring and monitoring environmental factors and the environmental challenges faced by society. Attain the fundamentals of environmental sustainability. Explore social and …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Green Campus (Minor)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Green Campus Enterprise minor is a curricular-based program that engages students in analyzing and promoting sustainability improvements on campus. The program collaborates with the Office of Sustainability and Resilience and …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Alternative Energy Enterprise (Minor)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The Alternative Energy Enterprise minor is a multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum managed by the Chemical Engineering department at Michigan Tech. The goal is to analyze, create, or improve technologies to create …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Sustainable Biomaterials (Minor)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The Sustainable Biomaterials minor is for someone interested in working with plants as a source of renewable energy and building materials. The core courses will provide background on the biomaterials …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Alternative Energy Technology (Minor)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The interdisciplinary minor in alternative energy prepares students for careers in energy and related fields. The search for alternative energy sources is an area that has received great attention on …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Environmental and Energy Policy (MS)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Students enter the Master of Science in Environmental and Energy Policy program with bachelor’s degrees in an array of disciplines, including the various social sciences and disciplines like biology, environmental …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Environmental and Energy Policy (PhD)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The doctoral degree program trains students to integrate multidisciplinary knowledge, interdisciplinary tools and approaches into research that supports societal decisions involving environmental and energy policy goals and programs. Coursework exposes …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Sustainable Communities (MS)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Learn the historical foundations and contemporary frameworks used in sustainability sciences with a master's in sustainable communities. Apply social research and inquiry skills to examine sustainability issues. Gather and analyze …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Applied Natural Resource Economics (MS)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Student research spans across topics and locations and is often inspired by evaluating current issues of developing countries. Recent research areas include petroleum fiscal regimes, global fisheries management, carbon sequestration …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Engineering Sustainability & Resilience (Certificate)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Students in the graduate certificate Engineering Sustainability and Resilience program understand and develop skills in the application of sustainability principles in their different fields of study. This certificate includes courses …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Sustainable Water Resources Systems (Certificate)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The certificate in Sustainable Water Resources Systems requires a total of 12 credits. Students who complete this certificate will have a set of core competencies in understanding current water resource …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Sustainable Pavement Design & Construction (Certificate)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The graduate certificate in Sustainable Pavement Design and Construction allows students to develop an approach based on the science of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for strategic project selection and apply …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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A Comparison of Single-Use and Reusable Drinkware A Life Cycle Assessment
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Sponsored by Sussex Injection Molding from Sussex, WI, the OneTumbler Sustainability team in the Consumer Product Manufacturing Enterprise aims to encourage sustainability on Michigan Technological University’s campus through promoting a …
- Posted April 16, 2024
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Improving Energy Stewardship at Michigan Technological University's Athletic Complexes
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Athletics departments are showcases for universities, serving as a public face and recruitment outlet that communicates university identity to the world. This applied research project examines the state of electrical …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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A Student-led Process for University Carbon Footprinting
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Students at Michigan Technological University have been calculating the institution’s carbon footprint for over 20 years as part of a project-based academic course. We will share the contours of the …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Comparison of Single-Use and Reusable Food Packaging Using a Life Cycle Assessment Approach
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
This report was prepared by students at Michigan Technological University as part of the Consumer Product Manufacturing and Green Campus Enterprises to illustrate life cycle and sustabnibility by comparing single-use …
- Posted Oct. 22, 2021
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L'Anse Community Solar Project
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
L'Anse Community Solar Project - A team of engineering researchers and students from Michigan Technological University worked with local and state partners to bring solar to the Community of L'Anse, …
- Posted Aug. 23, 2021
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Sustainability Demonstration House Project
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The goal of the Sustainability Demonstration House (SDH) project is to retrofit the former president’s residence, built in 1953, titled the Kettle-Gundlach Building, into a sustainability demonstration house. The SDH …
- Posted May 7, 2019
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Michigan Tech Sustainability Demonstration House
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The goal of Sustainability Demonstration House (SDH) project is to retrofit the former University President’s residence, built in 1953, titled the Kettle-Gundlach Building into a sustainability demonstration house. The SDH …
- Posted May 11, 2018
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Integrating Sustainability Into Management Education: A Dean's Perspective
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The integration of sustainability and environmental ethics into management education has improved in the past decade. This is partly a response to external pressure, as societal concerns about sustainability grow …
- Posted Sept. 20, 2017
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Chemistry PhD
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Michigan Tech considers green chemistry an integral part of its commitment to to a future where materials are designed, produced, and used in ways that cause the least harm while …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2017
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Chemistry MS
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Michigan Tech considers green chemistry an integral part of its commitment to to a future where materials are designed, produced, and used in ways that cause the least harm while …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2017
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Chemistry BS
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Michigan Tech considers green chemistry an integral part of its commitment to to a future where materials are designed, produced, and used in ways that cause the least harm while …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2017
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On Advocacy by Environmental Scientists: What, Whether, Why, and How
- Michigan State University (MI)
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Debate about the nature and appropriateness of advocacy by environmental scientists is important - it represents understanding the role of these citizens in our society. Much has been written about …
- Posted June 3, 2016
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The methodology and results of using life cycle assessment to measure and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions footprint of Major Events at the University of Arizona
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
- University of Arizona (AZ)
In 2012 and 2013, the University of Arizona’s Office of Sustainability conducted environmental life cycle assessments of two Homecoming events that drew 60,000 attendees each. Based on reviews of published …
- Posted May 17, 2016
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Green Campus Enterprise
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Michigan Technological University provides students with many unique opportunities for involvement, a popular option being the Enterprise Program. Enterprise teams are student-led and work with corporate partners to solve a …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Enterprising Students Lead Campus Sustainability Initiatives at Michigan Tech
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Michigan Technological University's innovative, student-centered educational initiative, the Enterprise Program, now has a team focused on advancing campus sustainability. Students enrolled in a variety of Enterprises form interdisciplinary teams to …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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PERC: The Power and Energy Research Center
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Increased focus on alternative and renewable energy, development of new energy technologies, restructuring and deregulation of the utility industry -- all are creating a wealth of technical and educational challenges …
- 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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Graduate Sustainability Certificate
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
This Certificate formally recognizes curricular breadth in the following areas:1) Policy, societal, and economic systems, 2) Environmental systems, 3) Industrial systems. The Sustainable Futures Model takes a systems approach: combining …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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International Sustainable Development Engineering Certificate
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
The Michigan Tech International Sustainable Development Engineering (ISDE) Certificate program allows undergraduate engineering students to augment their technical education with the knowledge, skills, and experiences important to working on solutions …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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