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Minimum Time Dose in Nature to Positively Impact the Mental Health of College-Aged Students, and How to Measure It: A Scoping Review
- Cornell University (NY)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Background: Across the U.S., college and university students exhibit high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. While counseling, medications and, in more severe cases, hospitalization are …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Sustainability Research at the University of Maryland
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The University of Maryland leverages multidisciplinary expertise to better understand the vulnerabilities and resilience of Earth systems in response to a changing climate, equip policy makers with actionable knowledge, and …
- Posted Aug. 4, 2025
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Dining Services Sustainability Initiatives
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Dining Services at the University of Maryland offers plant-based and local foods in all of the Dining Halls. Much of the produce is grown at Terp Farm, a two acre …
- Posted Aug. 4, 2025
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Sustainability Fund Project: Insect Biodiversity Displays
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
In 2022, the lab manager of the Lamp Lab at the University of Maryland received a Sustainability Fund grant to create three insect displays around UMD’s campus. Each display features …
- Posted Aug. 4, 2025
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Electrifying the University of Maryland's vehicle fleet
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The University of Maryland is converting its entire vehicle fleet to EVs by 2035. Facilities Management is committed to purchasing electric vehicles to replace older diesel and gas powered vehicles. …
- Posted Aug. 4, 2025
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Waste Audit of main library at the University of Maryland
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Juila Ethan worked with the University Libraries for a year as their first Sustainability Graduate Assistant. She developed strategies to make the libraries more sustainable, including leading a waste audit …
- Posted Aug. 4, 2025
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Graduates celebrate Cultural Heritage at Commencement Ceremony
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Graduates at the University of Maryland's Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony
- Posted Aug. 4, 2025
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A culture of reuse at the University of Maryland's annual multi-day arts festival
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
A University of Maryland campus tradition, NextNOW Fest is a signature event in the University of Maryland’s Arts for All initiative, which leverages the combined power of the arts, technology …
- Posted Aug. 4, 2025
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Watershed Stewardship on Good Neighbor Day
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Good Neighbor Day is a collaborative partnership between the University of Maryland, the City of College Park and the M-NCPPC Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County. This annual …
- Posted Aug. 4, 2025
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UMD Office of Sustainability Intern Teaches Solar Energy
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Office of Sustainability Outreach and Events Intern, Michelle, teaches UMD students about solar power at EarthFest 2025.
- Posted April 28, 2025
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UMD EarthFest 2025 Celebration
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
University of Maryland, College Park students celebrate EarthFest, an annual outdoor festival to celebrate Earth Month.
- Posted April 28, 2025
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Inspiring Future Leaders: Developing Sustainability Literacy in First Year Classrooms
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
At the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), the latest students are more knowledgeable about sustainability and passionate about solving the climate crisis. Or so we thought. Despite growing media …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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UMD Students Celebrate Earth Day at EarthFest Event
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Hosted by the University of Maryland's SGA Sustainability Committee, Office of Sustainability, Dept. of Resident Life, & Residence Hall Association, EarthFest is a fun outdoor festival to celebrate Earth Month …
- Posted April 25, 2024
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Data Dashboards for Beginners: How & Why to Start
- American University (DC)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
American University (AU) and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) are coming together to present on lessons-learned while developing sustainability-data focused Tableau dashboards for the public. The session will …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Exploring Novel Methods of Sustainability Outreach
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Over the past decade, the University of Maryland, College Park, Office of Sustainability established a legacy of successful outreach and engagement initiatives. Thousands of students, staff, and faculty have received …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Remote Sensing of Environmental Change (Minor)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The minor will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply the latest geographic science concepts and techniques in exploring, planning for, and responding to environmental events. These …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Global Poverty (Minor)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The minor develops an awareness and understanding of the dimensions of global poverty, its causes and consequences, and the scope of policies aimed at poverty alleviation. Students will discover how …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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2022 EarthFest at the University of Maryland, College Park
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Sustainability-minded students at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) hosted an Earth Day festival in 2022. EarthFest 2022 invited student sustainability leaders and volunteers from more than twenty groups …
- Posted Aug. 15, 2022
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College Park Scholars Waste Audit
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Students in the College Park Scholars Program complete a waste audit at the University of Maryland, College Park.
- Posted Aug. 15, 2022
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The six dimensions of collective leadership that advance sustainability objectives: rethinking what it means to be an academic leader
- Colorado State University (CO)
- Iowa State University (IA)
- Northeastern University (MA)
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
- Salisbury University (MD)
- Stanford University (CA)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
- McGill University (QC)
- University of British Columbia Okanagan (BC)
- National Geographic Society (DC)
- TREE Foundation (FL)
Solutions to our most pressing environmental problems demand the development and application of leadership skills that are not typically fostered in traditional academic programs: skills that advance new transdisciplinary approaches …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Decolonization and Transformation of Higher Education for Sustainability
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
This article argues that institutions of higher education (IHEs) require a fundamental paradigm shift toward an Indigenous Knowledge (IK) model inclusive of Indigenous Peoples, perspectives, and values. This model acknowledges …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Student Sustainability Fund
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Student Sustainability Fund supports student, staff, and faculty proposals that improve the environmental performance of campus, create opportunities for student engagement with sustainability, and/or are research proposals that create …
- Posted March 10, 2022
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MaryPIRG Student Climate Action Coalition (MSCAC)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The FUTURE Act is a piece of legislation which aims to commit all of Maryland’s Public Universities to carbon neutrality by 2035 or sooner. The legislation was introduced by Del …
- Posted May 26, 2021
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Geographical Sciences (BS)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Students specializing in Geography will be exposed to a diversity of coursework that will focus on human-environmental interactions, and will choose between two tracks: Development and Sustainability or Environment Systems …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Global Poverty Minor
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Students will discover how incentives, resources, and social and political institutions influence the incidence of poverty across and within countries. Students in the minor will explore the relationships between poverty …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Agricultural and Resource Economics (BS)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Students in the Agricultural and Resource Economics program must take courses in Agricultural Science, Mathematics/Economics/Statistics, Environmental and Resource Policy, International Agriculture, Food Production, and Politics.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (BS)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Course plans for the major satisfy American Meteorological Society guidelines for a B.S. degree in atmospheric science.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Landscape Architecture (BLA)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Landscape Architecture Program helps landscape architects lead, educate, and participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our built and natural environments. The undergraduate Landscape Architecture …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Plant Sciences (BS)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Plant Science combines basic science courses with applied technical classes to prepare students for the many and varied careers in this growing field. Students seeking a Plant Science degree must …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Atmospheric Chemistry Minor
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
This Minor will provide the students with a general background in Meteorology as offered by the lower level required courses, and a background on issues in Atmospheric Chemistry. It is …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Atmospheric Science Minor
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
This minor will provide a general background in meteorology as offered by the lower level courses, and a solid background in Atmospheric Physics (AOSC 431) and Atmospheric Dynamics (AOSC 432), …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Earth History Minor
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Earth History Minor involves required classes in historical geology and elective classes in sedimentation, paleontology, and climate change.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Earth Material Properties Minor
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Earth Material Properties Minor involves required classes in geology and mineralogy and elective classes in seismology, petrology, and optical mineralogy.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Hydrology Minor
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Hydrology Minor involves core classes in geology and wetlands hydrology as well as elective classes in ecosystem restoration and biogeochemistry.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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International Agriculture and Natural Resources Certificate
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
In this certificate program, students will relate their disciplinary knowledge and technical skills to global agriculture and natural resources issues, beclome familiar with a foreign language, study abroad, and learn …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Meteorology Minor
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
This Minor will provide the students with a general background in Meteorology as offered by the lower level courses, and a broader background on a wide range of sub-fields in …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Soil Science Minor
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Soil Science minor will provide students with a sophisticated understanding of soil resources, its development, characteristics, and principles for its use and management. Building on a basic introduction to …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Atmospheric and Ocean Studies (MS/PhD)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Atmospheric and Ocean Studies graduate program is a joint MS and PhD. UMD's research park includes NOAA's Center for Weather and Climate Prediction, the Joint Global Change Research Institute, …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Civil and Environmental Engineering (MS)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers interdisciplinary graduate programs led by expert faculty with connections to leading companies, utilities, and agencies in the greater D.C. area and beyond. …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Civil and Environmental Engineering (PhD)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers interdisciplinary graduate programs led by expert faculty with connections to leading companies, utilities, and agencies in the greater D.C. area and beyond. …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental Science and Technology (MS)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Environmental Science and Technology Masters program involves require classes in statistics, ecology, soils, and hydrology.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental Science and Technology (PhD)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Environmental Science and Technology Doctoral degree has 4 areas of concentration to choose from: Soil and Watershed Sciences, Ecological Technology Design, Wetland Science, and Ecosystem Health and Natural Resources …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Certificate
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The GC-OSA focuses on sustainability through examining both the ecosystem services provided by beneficial insects, as well as the management of injurious insects. Ecological functions of insects in the natural …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Atmospheric and Ocean Science Technology (MPS)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Technology is designed for meteorologists, oceanographers and environmental scientists who need cutting-edge skills and knowledge in atmospheric and oceanic …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Agricultural and Resource Economics MS and PhD
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Department offers both MS and PhD degrees from one of the nation's premier graduate programs in applied economics. The program focuses on the application of advanced economic theory and …
- Posted July 10, 2020
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Environmental and Resource Economics concentration
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Agricultural and Resource Economics (Ag-Econ) concentration provides students with the flexibility to select a field of study that fits their career interests. Students can also customize their degree program …
- Posted July 10, 2020
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Creating A Sustainability Magazine: A Diverse, Digital Experience
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Everyone wants to find creative ways to tell their campus sustainability story. With so many different options, it can be challenging to identify the best route to take. Further complicating …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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University Sustainability Fund
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The University Sustainability Fund provides funding for projects that promote environmental sustainability, and positively impact and enhance the student experience at UMD. The Fund will allocate funds to projects that …
- Posted Feb. 7, 2019
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Bridging barriers to advance global sustainability
- Columbia University (NY)
- The Ohio State University (OH)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
- SEA Education Association (MA)
Academic enterprises seeking to support society’s efforts to achieve global sustainability need to change their legacy reward systems. We need new structures to foster knowledge that is deeply integrated across …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2018
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Mitigating Air Travel Emissions: Measuring, Pricing and Collaboration
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Duke University (NC)
- University of California, Los Angeles (CA)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Presenters will discuss their approaches to tracking airline miles, estimating emissions, and counter-acting these emissions. Carbon neutral air travel requires data availability to accurately estimate emissions, but perhaps a larger …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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