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Sustainable Food and Farming BS

  • West Virginia University (WV)

Sustainable Food and Farming is the study of relationships among organisms and habitats in agricultural ecosystems. Climate and soil properties, activities of other organisms, and management practices affect the growth ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics BS

  • West Virginia University (WV)

The objective of this major is to provide students with the necessary training for the application of economic theory and analysis to environmental and natural resource issues. The flexibility of ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental and Community Planning BS

  • West Virginia University (WV)

Environmental and Community Planning provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to help shape their community, region, the state and the world. they will gain a deeper understanding of ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Geoscience BA

  • West Virginia University (WV)

The B.A. in environmental geoscience is a joint program in the Department of Geology and Geography for students interested in geological and geographical approaches to environmental issues. Emphasis is ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Protection Minor

  • West Virginia University (WV)

This minor is designed to provide students the opportunity to study the science and techniques which are applied to safe-guard the quality of the environment with emphasis on water, soil ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Sustainable Design Minor

  • West Virginia University (WV)

The minor in Sustainable Design develops in students a sound understanding of the principles of sustainability and sustainable design. With guidance from a variety of faculty, students will be challenged ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Economics Minor

  • West Virginia University (WV)

The minor offers skills aimed specifically at policy issues in environmental and natural resources economics. It can enhance employment opportunities in government agencies and private consulting firms dealing with environmental ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Geography MS

  • West Virginia University (WV)

Our program offers both Master’s and Doctoral degrees and a rigorous certificate program in Geographic Information Science. Our graduate program is composed of 13 core geography faculty with expertise ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Geography PhD

  • West Virginia University (WV)

Our program offers both Master’s and Doctoral degrees and a rigorous certificate program in Geographic Information Science. Our graduate program is composed of 13 core geography faculty with expertise ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Plant Pathology MS

  • West Virginia University (WV)

The Plant Pathology graduate program is ideal for students who desire a career in plant health, food security or the environment. Graduates will be prepared to be leaders and productive ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Energy Environments MS

  • West Virginia University (WV)

The Energy Environments graduate program (M.S.) is designed to prepare students with the advanced coursework, practical work and research experience needed to succeed in professions that are rapidly developing ...

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Community Development Policy and Practice Graduate Certificate

  • West Virginia University (WV)

The Graduate Certificate in Community Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) is designed to provide professional development for in-service practitioners in the field of community development, which pursues holistic improvements to ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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PACES: A Physical Activity Campus Environmental Supports Audit on University Campuses

  • University of Florida (FL)
  • Kansas State University (KS)
  • Purdue University (IN)
  • South Dakota State University (SD)
  • Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Central Office (NJ)
  • Syracuse University (NY)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
  • East Carolina University (NC)
  • University of Rhode Island (RI)
  • Michigan State University (MI)
  • West Virginia University (WV)
  • University of Maine (ME)
  • University of New Hampshire (NH)

Purpose. This study evaluated the policy and built and recreation environmental supports for physical activity on 13 university campuses.

Design. Environmental audit survey.

Setting. Thirteen U.S. universities, 2009.

Subjects ...

  • Posted April 28, 2016
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Evaluation of the Food Store Environment on and Near the Campus of 15 Postsecondary Institutions

  • University of Florida (FL)
  • Tuskegee University (AL)
  • Kansas State University (KS)
  • Purdue University (IN)
  • South Dakota State University (SD)
  • Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Central Office (NJ)
  • Syracuse University (NY)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
  • Michigan State University (MI)
  • West Virginia University (WV)
  • University of Maine (ME)

Purpose. This study evaluated the food stores on and near postsecondary campuses varying in institutional size.

Design. The design of the study is an environmental audit survey.

Setting. Fifteen U ...

  • Posted April 28, 2016
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Redefining Campus Mobility

  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale (IL)
  • University of Utah (UT)
  • West Virginia University (WV)

One common issue: How can a campus and its local community redefine mobility to be less reliant on automobile infrastructure such as parking and the single occupancy vehicle in a ...

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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An In-depth Analysis of Waste Trends and Reuse Potential in Dining Facilities

  • West Virginia University (WV)

In the United States, less than three percent of the 34 million tons of food waste generated was recovered or recycled in 2010. This represents the single largest component of ...

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A Case Study of the Campus-wide Dining Waste Audit at West Virginia

  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WV)
  • West Virginia University (WV)

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, less than three percent of the 34 million tons of food waste generated was recovered or recycled in 2010. Food waste now ...

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A Business Case for Sustainable Procurement of Office Supply Commodities at West Virginia University

  • West Virginia University (WV)

Today, sustainability in higher education is permeating beyond conventional green practices into purchasing, spending, and investment decisions. It is seen as an opportunity to minimize costs, reduce negative impacts, and ...

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Beyond Paper and Plastic: A New National Trend in Textile Recycling on College Campuses

  • West Virginia University (WV)

On average, Americans dispose about 68 pounds of clothing per person per year. Annually, this represents 4% of solid waste generated in the United States and trending upward. Today, new ...

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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A Case Study on furthering Campus Sustainability by Smart Scheduling General Purpose Classrooms

  • West Virginia University (WV)

Today, higher education across the United States continues to use inefficient processes to schedule classrooms and events. Very little attention is given to optimal space allocation or usage efficiency. However ...

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Architecture of an Institutional Framework for Campus-wide Sustainability

  • West Virginia University (WV)

West Virginia University (WVU), a major land-grant institution is well aware of the shift in thinking and reality that campus sustainability is not only an important advantage in recruiting students ...

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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PhD in Resource Management and Sustainable Developme

  • West Virginia University (WV)

The Division of Resource Management offers graduate studies leading to the degree of PhD in Resource Management and Sustainable Development. This doctoral program offers four areas of emphasis: Natural Resource ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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