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COP28 Dubai Climate Conference - Delegation Organizers or Members
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Meet and learn about the plans and interests of other faculty, academic staff or students who are organizing or participating in University or other delegations to the Climate Conference known …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Climate Action Simulation: How Will You Solve the Climate Crisis
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
The highly interactive, team-based Climate Action Simulation will immerse participants for two full hours. The Climate Action Simulation enables people to gain insights into the factors that affect climate change …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Environmental Science (BS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Students majoring in Environmental Science prepare for a variety of careers in the private and public sector. Environmental scientists perform environmental impact analyses, water/soil pollution assessment and remediation, water resource …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Major (BS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
For students interested in meteorology, weather forecasting, climatology and air pollution, and fulfills the education requirements for federally employed meteorologists. Students in this program conduct forecasting of weather, extreme events …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Studies (MS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Program provides an opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and career through innovation and research. This post-graduate program offered on a full time basis has a well-designed curriculum …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Atmospheric Science (Graduated Certificate)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Designed for students who have an interest in the environmental aspects of the Atmospheric Sciences. The intended audience is practitioners in the environmental field who want to broaden their expertise. …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies (Graduate Certificate)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The certificate will be particularly valuable for: 1.Those who have encountered conflict in their personal and/or professional lives. 2.People working in very diverse fields, such as human services, law enforcement, …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Graduate Certificate)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The Sustainable Infrastructure for Developing Nations certificate program courses are designed to include this specialized knowledge while also meeting the requirements for domestic employment. Courses for the certificate are specifically …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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UMass Lowell Rooftop Urban Agriculture
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Rooftop Urban Agriculture - The Office of Sustainability at University of Massachusetts Lowell has developed an innovative urban agriculture program in partnership with Mill City Grows, a local food justice …
- Posted Aug. 3, 2022
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Sustainability Engagement & Enrichment Development (S.E.E.D.) Fund
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
UMass Lowell’s S.E.E.D. Fund provides funding for projects that promote environmental sustainability and positively impact and enhance the student experience at the university. The S.E.E.D. Fund supports the sustainability goals …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2022
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Community Engagement through Earth Day Celebrations
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
How can we better engage with our communities around sustainability? How can we create connections with and between the various municipal, business, and non-profit entities in our communities? How can …
- Posted Feb. 9, 2022
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Climate Action Simulation (With en-Roads): A Group Role-Playing Game
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- University of Minnesota System Office (MN)
In a lightning fast and immersive method that the presenters have perfected in numerous online trainings, participants will learn how to facilitate a group role-playing simulation (which functions as a …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Climate Action Workshop, Using Climate Interactive's En-Roads Model
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Come to the Climate Action Workshop and create a scenario to address global climate change with known technologies and policies. You will be immersed in the challenge and opportunity of …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Environmental Engineering (BSE)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Civil and Environmental Engineering practice encompasses a wide range of specialties, including: construction management, engineering mechanics, environmental engineering, geotechnical and foundation engineering, hydraulics, intelligent transportation systems, irrigation and drainage, materials …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environment and Society Minor
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Environment and Society is an interdisciplinary minor that provides students with analytical and communication skills, as well as the scientific foundation needed to succeed in environmental planning, environmental policy, sustainable …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Energy Engineering Minor
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
In the Energy Engineering minor, students develop a foundation in the engineering and policy behind energy. Energy engineers are leading the way to a cleaner, safer future across the globe. …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Work Environment (MS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The Master of Science in Work Environment program provides training and research on the identification, characterization and control of chemical, physical, psychosocial and biological risks associated with work environments as …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Work Environment (PhD)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The Doctor of Science in Work Environment program provides training and research on the identification, characterization and control of chemical, physical, psychosocial and biological risks associated with work environments as …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Cleaner Production/Pollution Prevention (ScD)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
In Clean Production, the goal is to create a cradle-to-cradle process with minimal negative impact and maximum positive impact on human health and the environment. Cleaner Production Processes conserve raw …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental Biotechnology Graduate Certificate
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
This certificate combines courses that explore the ecological impact of anthropogenic environmental change with courses that provide training in current biological technologies that can be brought to bear on environmental …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Energy Conversion Graduate Certificate
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Energy conversion is a discipline that spans across three departments: Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical & Nuclear Engineering. Interest is rising for practical applications in the housing industry to supply houses …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Diversity and Social Justice: A Glossary of Working Definitions - University of Massachusetts Lowell
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
This glossary was created by the University of Massachusetts Lowell Office of Multicultural Affairs.
*This glossary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every word and term used …
- Posted Oct. 8, 2020
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The World Climate Simulation: A Tool to Motivate Science-Informed Climate Action on Your Campus
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Are you looking for a tool to get students engaged, excited, and motivated to take science-informed action on your campus? This workshop will give you hands-on experience with the World …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Wood Bioenergy: Carbon Neutral or Worse Than Coal?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
As a growing number of institutions, cities, states, and nations work to achieve rapid decarbonization, many are turning to wood bioenergy. All forms of bioenergy are considered to be carbon …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Learn to Lead the World Climate Simulation, a Mock UN Climate Negotiation
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Learn to lead a World Climate Simulation - a mock United Nations (UN) climate negotiation meeting - on your campus or community. As a facilitator for the World Climate Simulation, …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Utilizing STARS for Shared Language and Data-Focused Collaboration: A Replicable Model
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (MA)
- UMass Chan Medical School (MA)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
In order to make progress campuses must be able to benchmark themselves and utilize that data to make informed decisions. This becomes exponentially important when campuses across a university system …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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UMass Lowell Urban Agriculture Program
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Urban Agriculture Program - The University of Massachusetts Lowell Office of Sustainability developed an urban agriculture program in partnership with Mill City Grows, a local food justice organization. The partnership …
- Posted July 31, 2019
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The future of sustainability science: a solutions-oriented research agenda
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Portland State University (OR)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- University of British Columbia (BC)
- Lund University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
Over the last decade, sustainability science has been at the leading edge of widespread efforts from the social and natural sciences to produce use-inspired research. Yet, how knowledge generated by …
- Posted July 19, 2019
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International perspectives on the pedagogy of climate change
- Purchase College - State University of New York (NY)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- Prince Sultan University (Riyadh)
- Universidad de Sonora (Sonora)
- University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
Education is key to the advancement of environmental sustainability. Climate change education is a complex topic where a number of factors play key roles. One such factor, namely the ongoing …
- Posted April 29, 2019
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Getting to Climate Neutrality: Does Bioenergy from Wood Help or Hurt?
- Tufts University (MA)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
Bioenergy has been declared a carbon neutral energy source by the US, EU, China, and other governments around the world. In alignment with these national policies, AASHE-STARS and other sustainability …
- Posted April 11, 2019
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Facilitating a World Climate Negotiation Simulation
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
The World Climate Simulation has been run with over 35,000 people in nearly 80 countries to enable people to experience the dynamics of the UN climate negotiations. Join this webinar …
- Posted April 26, 2018
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Renewable (Solar) Energy Option, Energy Engineering (MS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The UMass Lowell graduate program in Energy Engineering offers professional training at the master's degree level designed to prepare the student to perform state-of-the-art work on energy systems.
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Environmental Studies (MS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
This interdisciplinary program offers a Master of Science in Environmental Studies (Environmental Engineering Sciences Concentration) with a thesis or a non-thesis track option. Enrollment in the program is open to …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Global Studies (PhD)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The Ph. D. in Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program offered through the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, administered by the Department of Political Science, with an …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Environment & Sustainability Focus Area in Economic & Social Development of Regions (MA)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
This focus area introduces students to some of the most significant issues arising from the connections of economic activity and economic development to the quality and sustainability of the environment. …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Climate Change & Sustainability
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
an interdisciplinary minor, under the direction of the UMass Lowell Climate Change Initiative and housed in the Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department. A student enrolled in this minor will …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Achieving Campus Waste Goals by Leveraging Diverse Stakeholders on and off Campus
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- Casella (VT)
UMass Lowell recently underwent a competitive bid process and the university was able to bring a diverse set of stakeholders to the table to ensure we were able to achieve …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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The World Climate Simulation
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The importance of sustainability will only grow during our students’ lifetimes, as will the need for sustainability-literate citizens and professionals of all types. We have developed an interactive and engaging …
- Posted July 21, 2017
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Smart Parking: How EV Charging can reduce transportation emissions
- Colorado State University (CO)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- ICF International (VA)
Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging on campuses provide a service to employees and students, signal environmental leadership, deliver educational and research opportunities, and play an important role in achieving GHG …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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UMass Lowell Office of Sustainability: A Strategic Partnership for Campus Sustainability
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
UMass Lowell's leadership is deeply committed to campus sustainability. As part of the overall campus transformation strategy, university leadership decided to form an Office of Sustainability to integrate sustainability efforts …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Campus and Community Partnerships: Celebrating Earth Day
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The project created an annual Earth Day event for a joint celebration between the campus and the community of Lowell, Massachusetts. Faculty, staff and the Office of Sustainability have partnered …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Lowell Canal Bridges TIGER Grant: Campus-Community Partnerships Leveraging Transformative Change
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) is a fast growing university nestled within our host community of the City of Lowell, Massachusetts. Lowell enjoys an authentic urban character structured …
- Posted June 9, 2016
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Environmental Studies (BS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
For students who wish to explore the earth, weather and the environment, the Department has three program concentrations that offer Bachelor of Science degrees in Environmental Science: Atmospheric Science (Meteorology), …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Sustainability in an Urban Campus Setting: UMass Lowell's Transformative, Leadership Driven, and Results Oriented Approach
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The classic story of the campus sustainability program is a student-driven grassroots organization forming the culture, aiding in program implementation and ultimately gaining the support of the entire institution. UMass …
- Posted June 11, 2015
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4.3 kW Ball Hall Rooftop Wind Turbines
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
A fourth wind turbine capable of producing 2 kilowatts (kW) of electricity has recently been added on the roof of Ball Hall in the North Campus. This brings the total …
- Posted May 18, 2012
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245 kW Rooftop Arrays (4 Buildings)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
- Ostrow Electrical Company (MA)
Photovoltaic solar systems at UMass Lowell were installed on four buildings: Dugan, Leitch, and Bourgeois residence halls, and Costello gymnasium. Construction for the majority of these projects began in the …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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