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The Rocky Path to MSU's Campus Sustainability Framework

  • Montana State University (MT)

In 2021, Montana State University pivoted away from a static Sustainability Plan, instead adopting the MSU Sustainability Framework, which consists of three long term sustainability targets and a new high-level ...

  • Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Integrating Sustainability into Daily Decisions: A Path to Greener Practices for Campus Partners

  • Montana State University (MT)

This presentation showcases the unique benefits of the Green Cats Program at Montana State University, and helps audience members learn how to implement similar programming at their home institutions. The ...

  • Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Environmental Engineering (BS)

  • Montana State University (MT)

The Environmental Engineering undergraduate program at MSU was started in 2019. The Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering is intended to address the demand for classically trained engineers with ...

  • Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (MS)

  • Montana State University (MT)

The M.S. program in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences is designed to provide outstanding graduate training opportunities across a substantial breadth of disciplinary interests. Research and coursework programs are ...

  • Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Ecology and Environmental Sciences (PhD)

  • Montana State University (MT)

This cross-college doctoral degree represents a broad collaboration among MSU departments and faculty. It provides the opportunity for motivated students to integrate our world-class faculty research programs in diverse aspects ...

  • Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Land Rehabilitation (MS)

  • Montana State University (MT)

This (cross-departmental) program emphasizes soil, vegetation and water sciences, and graduates are expected to be well versed in these areas in addition to the student's particular area of interest.

  • Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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The Role of STEM-Based Sustainability in Business and Management Curricula: Exploring Cognitive and Affective Outcomes in University Students

  • Montana State University (MT)
  • Murray State University (KY)
  • University of Arkansas (AR)
  • RAND Corporation (CA)

To address deficiencies in STEM and sustainability in business management and intra-university curricula, we developed and implemented an interdisciplinary STEM-based sustainability curriculum at a university in the Western United States ...


What makes an effective campus climate action plan?

  • Montana State University (MT)

Over the course of Spring Semester 2021, eight undergraduate students from a wide variety of majors and disciplines enrolled in a 3 credit directed independent study course in Human Geography ...


Liberal Studies, Environmental Studies Option (BA)

  • Montana State University (MT)

The Environmental Studies option is designed for Liberal Studies students interested in developing a broad understanding of environmental issues from scientific and public policy perspectives. Liberal Studies works across departments ...

  • Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Liberal Studies, Sustainability Studies & Environmental Stewardship Minor

  • Montana State University (MT)

The Sustainability Studies & Environmental Stewardship (SSES) Minor is designed to encourage undergraduate students from any discipline to explore the three pillars of sustainability (economic, environmental and social) beyond course ...

  • Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Water Resources Minor

  • Montana State University (MT)

The Montana State University Water Resources Minor is designed to encourage students from any discipline to explore water resources beyond course work in their major. As a result, the minor ...

  • Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Sustainable Food Systems (MA)

  • Montana State University (MT)

This program offers many opportunities to engage in experiential learning through management of projects at MSU’s Towne’s Harvest Garden and in the surrounding communities. Students can tailor their ...

  • Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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ASMSU Student Sustainability Fee

  • Montana State University (MT)

The Sustainability Activity Fee for Montana State University students is $4.10 per semester in FY 2018, with revenue projections totalling $107,743.


An emerging signature pedagogy for sustainable food systems education

  • Montana State University (MT)
  • University of California, Davis (CA)
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
  • University of British Columbia (BC)

Concerns are growing over the ability of the modern food system to simultaneously achieve food security and environmental sustainability in the face of global change. Yet, the dominant tendency within ...

  • Posted Dec. 11, 2018
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Meeting the food waste challenge in higher education

  • Montana State University (MT)

Food waste represents a major sustainability challenge with environmental, economic, social and health implications. Institutions of higher education contribute to generating food waste while serving as models in championing sustainability ...

  • Posted Oct. 23, 2018
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Meeting the food waste challenge in higher education

  • Montana State University (MT)

Purpose: Food waste represents a major sustainability challenge with environmental, economic, social and health implications. Institutions of higher education contribute to generating food waste while serving as models in championing ...

  • Posted Aug. 10, 2018
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Building student capacity to lead sustainability transitions in the food system through farm-based authentic research modules in sustainability sciences (FARMS)

  • Dartmouth College (NH)
  • Montana State University (MT)

Undergraduate courses provide valuable opportunities to train and empower students with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to advance society in more sustainable directions. This article emphasizes the value of bridging ...


Re-generation: Regenerate, Renew, and Refresh - Preparing Our Students to Lead

  • Montana State University (MT)

Our graduates, coined the Re-Generation, has the responsibility to lead the world to a economical and ecological balance. To do this, they will draw on their campus experience to help ...

  • Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Treetop Picnic

  • Montana State University (MT)

Our students decided to have a little fun with the picnic table. No trees were harmed in this prank.

  • Posted April 27, 2017
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Sustainability in International Development: Student-Driven Organizations as a Sector Necessity

  • Montana State University (MT)

The international development sector is one that carries with it the perception that complex academic specializations are prerequisite for involvement. In many cases, "expertise" becomes confounded with academic and field ...

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Energy Research Institute at Montana State University

  • Montana State University (MT)

Montana State University is leading the way to a new energy future for Montana and the nation, with cutting edge research in biofuels, carbon sequestration, fuel cells and wind energy.

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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BS in Sustainable Food & Bioenergy

  • Montana State University (MT)

The Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems (SFBS) B.S. degree program is an exciting, innovative interdisciplinary program from Montana State University that promotes the sustainable production, distribution, and consumption of ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering

  • Montana State University (MT)

The department currently offers six advanced-degree programs including the MS and Ph.D. in both civil and environmental engineering as well as interdisciplinary MS degrees with urban studies. At any ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MS in Environmental Engineering

  • Montana State University (MT)

The Environmental Engineering program is a cooperative effort between the departments of Civil and Chemical Engineering. Faculty and students from both departments collaborate on research and coursework that draws upon ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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2 kW 50-foot Wind Turbine

  • Montana State University (MT)

Montana State University is now home to a working wind turbine, thanks to a crew of students, faculty, staff and volunteers who hoisted the 50-foot-tall tower into place Monday afternoon ...

  • Posted May 18, 2012
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