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Chemistry BA/BS
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota provides a world-class education through classroom and laboratory teaching, in combination with cutting-edge research aimed at solving society’s most important problems …
- Posted March 1, 2017
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Case study for evaluating campus sustainability: nitrogen balance for the University of Minnesota
- Carleton College (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
American ecologists recently began to address the ecology of cities. Concurrently, higher education institutions have developed sustainability education programs and instituted sustainability policies and projects. This paper draws together these …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2017
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Sustaining Ourselves - A Collaborative Retreat for Sustainability Professionals
- College of Saint Benedict (MN)
- Hamline University (MN)
- Macalester College (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Morris (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Join us in discovering how a model of stepping away from our various institutions, discovering common challenges and building cross-institution relationships helps us sustain ourselves. The planning team from the …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Across the Curriculum
- Bemidji State University (MN)
- North Hennepin Community College (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Robbinsdale Area Schools (MN)
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, North Hennepin Community College and Bemidji State University are offering a one day Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Across the Curriculum workshop for faculty …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Place-Based Art, Science, and Agency: Transformative Action and Connection for Climate Change Times
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Climate change is often framed as a scientific problem, fossil fuel, or greenhouse gas problem. Digging past these framings to the wound, not just the symptoms, we see sustainability as …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Wearing Dual Town-Gown Hats: Catalyzing Ambitious Action as Elected Officials & Sustainability Professionals
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Elected Officials to Protect America (SC)
The US and China made history by ratifying the Paris Agreement, signed by 196 countries in December at COP21 (or the Paris 2015 Climate Conference). President Obama said,'our willingness to …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Building Student Leadership Through Networks: Connecting Higher Education Institutions Through Behavior Change Projects
- Augsburg University (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
This poster focuses on the value of connecting students, faculty and staff across boundaries. In this case, we connected across institutions, learning from each other and developing a network for …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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UMN Energy Club: Preparing Leaders in Energy and Climate through Connecting and Empowering Students
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Because energy underpins every aspect of society, it requires a diverse range of perspectives to truly understand its comprehensive role in the world. Energy influences many fields, including technology, policy, …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Campus Resilience: Prioritizing Goals and Strategies Through Collaborative Gaming
- Bemidji State University (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Sustainable Endowments Institute (MA)
- LHB, Inc. (MN)
This workshop engages participants in Campus Resilience, an educational and collaborative campus-building game whose goal is to achieve institutional carbon neutrality while maintaining resilience: campus academic, cultural, environmental, and financial …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Boreas Leadership Program - University of Minnesota
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Boreas offers University of Minnesota graduate and professional students and post-doctoral fellows free co-curricular leadership development opportunities that build on the strengths of graduate education to create effective change agents. …
- Posted Sept. 13, 2016
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University of Minnesota Living Lab
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Campus grounds are more than a a backdrop at the University of Minnesota. Our Living Laboratories have transformed otherwise un-programmed areas into outdoor spaces for innovation, testing, demonstration, and learning. …
- Posted Sept. 12, 2016
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Commitment to the environment and student support for “green” campus initiatives
- Haverford College (PA)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
Past research has demonstrated that commitment to the environment strongly predicts global pro-environmental intentions. This research is the first to examine whether the commitment to the environment model predicts college …
- Posted Aug. 19, 2016
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The Big Ten Prospectus: Aligning Sustainability with Collective Mission Level Priorities
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
- Michigan State University (MI)
- Northwestern University (IL)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Central Office (NJ)
- The Ohio State University (OH)
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- University of Iowa (IA)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
- University of Michigan (MI)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln (NE)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- Purdue University (IN)
With higher education facing ongoing budget cuts, top to bottom reviews of programs and policies, and critical questions regarding the value of a college education, we—as sustainability professionals—must be able …
- Posted June 11, 2016
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University of Minnesota, Morris student leads implementation of the Student Engagement Leadership Forum on Sustainability (SELFsustain) across the University of Minnesota-system
- University of Minnesota, Crookston (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Duluth (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Morris (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Rochester (MN)
The University of Minnesota (U of M) is leading the way in cultivating student-driven sustainability leadership across Minnesota -- from the prairies to Lake Superior. For five years, U of …
- Posted June 7, 2016
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Education for apparel sustainability from perspectives of design students from differing cultural contexts
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln (NE)
The focus of this paper is how design students think about sustainable practices and design solutions. A survey distributed to American and Korean design students asked how important sustainability was …
- Posted May 2, 2016
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Mobilizing the power of higher education to tackle the grand challenge of sustainability: Lessons from novel initiatives
- Dartmouth College (NH)
- University of Arizona (AZ)
- University of Maine (ME)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
Leaders from a half-dozen U.S. academic institutions with dedicated sustainability programs share five recommendations, distilled from their own experiences, for universities seeking to improve their ability to both create tools …
- Posted May 1, 2016
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Organic Educational Opportunities at the University of Minnesota: The Role of a Student-run Organic Farm
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Although the number of students in conventional production agriculture is declining, there is increased interest and opportunity in growing organic fruits and vegetables. Land grant universities need to invest in …
- Posted April 28, 2016
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Earth Day at the University of Minnesota
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
At the Earth Day fair, we hosted a free succulent planting for students that posted "5 sustainable selfies" with the hashtag #MySustainableU. The planters were donated from the ReUse program …
- Posted April 27, 2016
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Peer Pressure for Good: Behavior Change in Campus Sustainable Action Campaigns
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Want to engage your campus more effectively in sustainability campaigns? Join Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) to learn how it leverages behavior change science to help Minnesotans take action on …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Mapping Campus Connections: Using GIS Story Maps as part of Place-based, Art-led Environmental Education
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- River's Edge Academy (MN)
- National Park Service (DC)
Place-based, art-led environmental education can engage students and community with the immediate world around them and help them make connections between local sustainability issues in a community and global context. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Educating Energy Professionals of the Future
- The Ohio State University (OH)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Xcel Energy
What's needed in our programs to educate future energy leaders? How will the gap of 50% of the utility workforce retiring in the next decade be filled? How can women …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Bike Commuting Counts! Rewarding Bicycle Transportation with ZAP
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Dero Bike Rack Co. (MN)
Traffic congestion, obesity, and environmental conservation are receiving critical attention both nationwide and globally. North American institutions of higher education are at the forefront of efforts to understand and ameliorate …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Voices from Minnesota's Youth Climate Movement: Organizing at the Intersection of Climate Change & Social Justice
- Macalester College (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Will Steger Foundation (MN)
- Grand Aspirations (MN)
- MN Neighborhoods Organizing for Change (MN)
- Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MN)
This panel discussion will feature stories from 6 vibrant Minnesota youth organizations working at the intersection of climate change and social justice. Across the state, youth are leading campaigns and …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Successes & challenges of a Community-University experiment in local food system development in Southeast Minnesota
- Hamline University (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Highlighting cohort experiences & research outcomes of the Southeast MN Foodshed Planning Initiative (SEFPI), our panel will engage participants in a broader discussion about effective practices for community-university partnerships that …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Educating About Feeding the World Sustainably: Agroecosystems of the World
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
This panel discussion will (virtually) bring together instructors collaborating on a course offered at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities titled 'Agroecosystems of the World.' The course evaluates agroecosystems in …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Minting Gold; Creating a Gold-level Bicycle-Friendly University at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Nearly a third of greenhouse emissions are generated by the transportation sector. Oftentimes universities and colleges are one of the largest traffic generators in their communities. The cost of maintaining …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Identity Caucus: The Intersection of Sustainability and Identity
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
During this section attendees will split into different groups depending on the identity that most resonate with them. The discussion will focus on how the intersection of these identities correlates …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Art as Vital Agent in the Spiral of Sustainable Change
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
What is the role of art in the process of sustainable transformation and education? Recognizing that environmental issues, historically, have shaped the arts, we examine how the arts have shaped …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability in the Workplace: Integrating Sustainability into the Curriculum of Human Resources and Industrial Relations
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Organizations throughout the world are shifting to sustainable practices. They recognize that their long-term success depends not only on their economic performance, but also on their social and environmental performance. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Experiential Learning: A Win-Win-Win for Higher Education, Communities, and Sustainability
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- City of Saint Anthony Village (MN)
This panel discussion provides an inspiring and informative overview of how the University of Minnesota's capstone course in its sustainability minor program has successfully built an ongoing and collaborative relationship …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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A Multiple Methods Approach to Exploring Conservation Decision Making on the Farm: From Theory to Application
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Minnesota System Office (MN)
Balancing agricultural production and water resource protection is a major challenge across the U.S. In Minnesota, where both water and agriculture are fundamental to the state's heritage, modern day identity, …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Open-Ended Cases for Improving Farm Sustainability
- Dordt College (IA)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
The method of open-ended cases is an ideal format for students when they are analyzing the sustainability of a farm. Students learn about several of methods used for analyzing an …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Combined Heat and Power: Bridge to a Carbon Neutral Future
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Universities and colleges often use district energy systems to supply heat to campus buildings. Most of these systems are fossil fueled and comprise a significant percentage of an institution's carbon …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Implementing Sustainable or Resilient Initiatives: Drivers and considerations in the Midwest
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Universities are in a changing and interconnected landscape. Some of the key challenges they face are how to respond to new patterns of funding for higher education, issues of a …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Greening Collegiate Sports: Facility Tour and Networking Event
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Green Sports Alliance (OR)
Over the past decade, an increasing number of collegiate athletic and recreation departments have initiated or expanded sustainability programs. This workshop builds on this momentum, providing both green sports novices …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Mapstories
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Mapstories, 2011, is a large, interactive, multimedia artist's book with moveable, layers of map and photo images under plastic film, mounted on a fabric-covered plywood base. Viewers/participants explore the layers …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Using Green Chemistry to Introduce and Promote Sustainability in the Chemistry Curriculum and Profession
- St. Olaf College (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Minnesota Green Chemistry Forum (MN)
- Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NY)
- Beyond Benign (MA)
Through its guiding principles, green chemistry provides a means for introducing topics of sustainability, ethics, and human health and safety into chemistry and related STEM curricula. It is the science …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Solar Endowment: A PV Investment Roadmap for US Universities
- Illinois State University (IL)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO)
- Purdue University (IN)
- Midwest Renewable Energy Association (WI)
US colleges and universities are currently in a position to make substantial solar project investments on their campuses and associated properties. With the near nationwide adoption of the Prudent Management …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Plenary: Are we succeeding? 3 Approaches to Assessing Sustainability Education
- Green Mountain College (VT)
- Oakland Community College (MI)
- University of Michigan (MI)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Sustainability educators need to measure the impact of their programs but find few widely accepted methodologies for doing so. Panelists will describe three very different approaches for evaluating sustainability education …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Uncomfortable Dinner Parties and Farmer Photo Booths: Interactive Session on Discovering and Sharing Campus Food Sustainability
- Hamline University (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Aramark (PA)
This session offers a chance to practice exercises from a toolkit archive developed with Aramark at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to support campus food sustainability discussions. Engaging participants …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Students Powering the Energy Transition
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
How can students make a positive impact on public policy and decision makers to help our energy system transition to a sustainable future? Ellen Anderson, former energy advisor to Governor …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Uncomfortable Dinner Party: Bridging Local, Regional and Global Perspectives around Sustainable Food Systems
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Aramark (PA)
Tour Meeting Time: 5:45 PM Tour Meeting Location: 1st floor lobby, located right by the Visitor Information desk and Dunn Coffee. Tour Departure: 6:00 PM Tour End/Return Tour: 9:00 PM …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Real Food Challenge: Empowering Students, Creating Just, Local Food Systems
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Real Food Challenge (MA)
Campus food service is a $18 billion dollar industry that spends $5 billion on food annually. This food is largely sourced from unsustainable sources due to the complex supplies chains …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Teaching Sustainability In Place: A Workshop and Field Experience at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities's Cedar Creek Ecosystem Reserve
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Will Steger Foundation (MN)
Since an understanding of ecology underlies any notion of sustainability, teaching about sustainability means teaching fundamental ecology. Sustainability envisions a system in which humanity and nature are inextricably and forever …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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College & University Recycling Coalition Zero Waste Workshop
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Oregon (OR)
Recycling, zero waste, sustainability coordinators and campus student leaders are welcome to attend the Fall regional workshop presented by the College & University Coalition in partnership with the University of …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability, the Musical: A Case-based Exchange of Ideas for Integrating the Arts, Popular Culture, and Creative Expression into Environmental Pedagogy, Research, and Service on Campus.
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
The goal of this session is for all participants to exchange ideas about integrating the arts into campus sustainability initiatives. In other words, it is a GIFTS session (Great Ideas …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Building Self-Care, Resiliency and Emotional Intelligence Into Your Sustainability Career and Advocacy
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Sustainability issues have reached a critical peak of importance. We need all hands on deck to address the urgent goals of environmental justice by utilizing the best political and personal …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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A Sip of Science
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Participants will pick-up bus/rail passes at the registration desk upon checking-in for the convention. Names will be checked off tour registrant list before departing MCC. A Sip of Science is …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Global Cities as a Learning Environment for Sustainability: Comparing Field Experiences in Austria, China and India.
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
This presentation will bring in students and faculty from from multiple courses offered at different Schools who have participated in and/or delivered study abroad courses on sustainability, focusing on study-abroad …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Developing Sustainability Leaders - Skills and Experiences from a Leadership Development Program for Graduate Students
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
In this workshop participants will both experience and learn about a cutting-edge leadership development program for graduate students. The Boreas Leadership Program, at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities's Institute …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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