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Natural Resources Management (BS)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
All students who earn a degree in NRM will learn:
- the science of applying ecological principles to problems in natural resources management
- the art of making decisions that benefit multiple …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2018
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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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370 kW Rooftop Array: ReCAP Building
- Princeton University (NJ)
In November 2009, crews began installing more than 5,000 photovoltaic panels covering 53,000 square feet of the roof of the ReCAP building. The arrays will have the capacity to produce …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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23 kW Rooftop Array: Tyson Research Center
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
Completed in 2009, the Living Learning Center is built to address Tyson's growing needs for research and teaching space, the Living Learning Center is also designed to meet the most …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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66.5 kW Roof Top Mount General Purpose North 3 Building
- University of Queensland (QLD)
The General Purpose North 3 Building has a 66.5 kWp PV system, one of several initiatives aimed at reducing the building's carbon footprint.
With 266 PV modules occupying a roof …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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Sustainability Abroad: Best Practices in Iceland
- University of South Carolina (SC)
The aim of this poster is to give insight on how to create sustainable communities by providing examples of the best practices in the world's most sustainable country, Iceland. The …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Laboratory Recycling and Beyond
- Medical University of South Carolina (SC)
An often avoided realm in recycling efforts, research laboratories generate large amounts of recyclable materials that end up as land-filled waste. In this session we will describe MUSC's Lab Recycling …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Rx Racial Healing: A Guide to Embracing Our Humanity
- Association of American Colleges and Universities (DC)
Framed by a personal narrative detailing Dr. Gail C. Christopher's commitment to help our nation to jettison the false belief in a racial hierarchy, Rx Racial Healing: A Guide to …
- Posted June 28, 2023
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Centre for the Anthropology of Sustainability (CAOS)
- University College London (London)
The Centre for the Anthropology of Sustainability (CAOS) is a research centre that draws together the wide range of work of international excellence on questions related to the notion of …
- Posted Sept. 22, 2020
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EcoCoin Program as an Effective Alternative to Banning Plastic Bags
- University of Connecticut (CT)
On a small scale, localized bans and ordinances against single use plastic bags present many challenges: How will it impact local businesses' bottom line? Will customers go elsewhere? Who enforces …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Smokey's Pantry: A FISH Hospitality Pantry
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
Erica Davis, a senior at the University of Tennessee, spearheaded a food recovery project called Smokey’s Pantry. This project provided groceries recovered from various sources and distributed them to families …
- Posted June 2, 2016
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A Zero Waste Plan "Of The People, By The People, For The People"
- Boston University (MA)
How do we set ourselves up to achieve a goal as ambitious as Zero Waste? Boston University's approach to this started with a Zero Waste planning process focused on engaging …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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The Application of Ecological Footprint Analysis to Distance Learning University Contexts: A Case Study of the College of Education, University of South Africa
- University of São Paulo
The Ecological Footprint (EF) analysis can be considered as an indicator for assessing the environmental impact of universities, since it indicates flow of natural resources consumption and waste generation caused …
- Posted April 25, 2022
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UIUC Solar Farm 2.0: Ultra-Sustainable on-campus solar array
- University of Illinois University Administration (IL)
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
Referred to as “Solar Farm 2.0,” a new 54-acre, 12.32 megawatt (MWdc) utility-scale array is located on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus, north of Curtis Road, between First …
- Posted May 26, 2021
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Online Master of Sustainable Transportation
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
The Master of Sustainable Transportation program (MST) explores sustainable transportation planning, policy and analysis and examines the growing concern for transportation's environmental, social, energy and economic impact on our society. …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy (MS)
- University at Albany (NY)
A minimum of 30 graduate credits is required for the master's degree, at least 18 of which must be in biology. Students entering the program with a degree in biology …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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University Mission Statements and Sustainability Performance
- DePaul University (IL)
This paper examines the relationship between university mission statements and sustainability practices by institutions of higher education. We examine mission statement constructs and the degree to which higher educational institutions …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2018
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Involving the Greek Community in Sustainability
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- Washington State University, Pullman (WA)
Greek communities nationwide have large impacts on college campuses. Currently, close to one million undergraduate students are associated with Greek organizations. Influential and prominent, involving the greek community in sustainability …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Engaging Laboratories in Sustainability
- Harvard University (MA)
- Stanford University (CA)
- My Green Lab (CA)
Laboratories contribute significantly to a university's environmental footprint. At research institutions they can account for more than half of the campus energy consumption, consume hundreds of thousands of gallons of …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Northeastern's Climate Justice Action Plan
- Northeastern University (MA)
Northeastern University’s Climate Justice Action Plan (CJAP) is a comprehensive, forward-thinking initiative designed to integrate climate justice principles into the institution’s sustainability framework. At the heart of this plan is …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Promoting Sustainability & Sustainable Behaviors: Real-World Challenges
- Florida State University (FL)
- University of Denver (CO)
Sustainability professionals are usually tasked with creating pro-environmental behavior change, but come to this work with a variety of backgrounds and knowledge on how to make that happen on our …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Students for Sustainability
- University of Central Oklahoma (OK)
Students for Sustainability was established in 2016 as the University of Central Oklahoma's first and only sustainability oriented organization. The group was founded not only as an outlet for students …
- Posted May 20, 2019
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Faculty Networking Meeting hosted by Sustainability Curriculum Consortium (SCC)
- Sustainability Curriculum Consortium (MD)
This Faculty Meet-up will serve as a networking opportunity for those faculty attending the Global Conference, complementing the curriculum track being co-presented by AASHE and the Sustainability Curriculum Consortium. This …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Boxed Out: Criminal History Screening and College Application Attrition
This report builds upon CCA's 2010 study, "The Use of Criminal History Records in College Admissions Reconsidered." It makes clear how the criminal history box on college applications and the …
- Posted May 2, 2016
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Paving the Way for Increased Solar Utilization in Higher Education
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (DC)
- Center for Resource Solutions | Green-e (CA)
- Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (VA)
Colleges and universities are increasingly interested in deploying solar technologies to power and green up their campuses. However, financing, legal, administrative, and policy barriers can often get in the way …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Asian deals for UNSW solar technology
- UNSW Sydney (NSW)
This press release describes three new technology licensing agreements between and the University of New South Wales and solar cell manufacturers in Asia. The first, a $1.7million licensing agreement with …
- Posted Aug. 14, 2017
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Skill Development Workshops for Impact at UC Berkeley‚ Green Initiative Fund
Established in 2007, The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) at UC Berkeley provides funding, via grants, for projects that improve and support UC Berkeley's campus sustainability efforts. TGIF allocates funds to …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Skill Development Workshops for Impact at UC Berkeley‚ Green Initiative Fund
Established in 2007, The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) at UC Berkeley provides funding, via grants, for projects that improve and support UC Berkeley's campus sustainability efforts. TGIF allocates funds to …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Including sustainability issues in nurse education: A comparative study of first year student nurses' attitudes in four European countries
- University of Plymouth (Devon)
- Maastricht University
- University of Lausanne
- Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
- University of Jaén
Introduction Education in sustainable development is a goal recognised by a large number of countries and a vital concept in healthcare. It is therefore important that nurse education incorporates elements …
- Posted Nov. 10, 2020
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Southern Oregon University Dish Loan Program
- Southern Oregon University (OR)
Southern Oregon University's Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center launched a Dish Loan Program in fall 2017. The Dish Loan Program is a free alternative for campus clubs, organizations, and departments …
- Posted May 18, 2018
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The GREEN Room at Furman University
- Furman University (SC)
The Green Room Energy and Environmental Initiative (GREEN) Showcase room is a green model residence hall room at Furman University intended to foster and promote eco-friendly lifestyle choices and product …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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A review of commitment and implementation of sustainable development in higher education: results from a worldwide survey
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
- UC Leuven-Limburg
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (Madrid)
- Utrecht University
- Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Monterrey
- KU Leuven
During the last two decades, many higher education institutions have become involved in embedding sustainable development into their academic systems. The research for this paper was built upon discussions on …
- Posted Jan. 23, 2017
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Growing Up Green
- University of Arizona (AZ)
Three interns from the University of Arizona's Students for Sustainability (SfS) program will present the necessity for linking environmental education programs from universities to K-12 classrooms. The SfS program develops …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainable procurement: human rights and greenhouse gas emissions
- University of Leeds (West Yorkshire)
This paper reports on research based on the University of Leeds' supply chain as part of its sustainable development programme. The research examines the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in …
- Posted Dec. 11, 2017
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Towards Collective Impact: The Role of the University in Facilitating Social Change for Sustainability
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
UNH's Sustainability Institute has focused significant effort in the past ten years on facilitating collaborative approaches by diverse stakeholders to the complex dynamics of social change for sustainability. Two examples …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Accelerating Campus Climate Initiatives
- Furman University (SC)
- Luther College (IA)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- AASHE (MA)
This panel highlights inspiring examples from the book, "Accelerating Campus Climate Initiatives," a collaborative project by RMI and AASHE. Panelists from Furman University, Luther College, and University of Colorado at …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Fashion Institute of Technology Energy Master Plan
- Fashion Institute of Technology (NY)
- NYC Mayor's Office of Sustainability (NY)
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a leading art and design school in New York City, has made impressive strides to reduce its energy and carbon footprints. By implementing an …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Turning Trash Into Cash- Sustainable Social Entrepreneurship
- University of San Diego (CA)
In April 2011, the University of San Diego (USD) opened the Electronics Recycling Center (ERC), San Diego's first full-time e-waste collection facility for the public, with the intention of making …
- Posted April 12, 2014
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Effectively Interpreting and Communicating about Campus Sustainability Initiatives
- University of Vermont (VT)
Successful efforts to increase sustainability at colleges and universities can have a large impact in conserving natural resources, saving money for the institutions of higher education, providing a role model …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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A Rooted University: Growing Resiliency, Community, and Engaged Food Citizens
- University of Michigan (MI)
With the impending energy descent and accelerating impacts of climate change, the need to foster resiliency and adaptation in the realm of higher education is increasingly pertinent. Universities provide a …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability Impacts of Installing Low-Flow Toilets in a University Residence Hall
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
This study evaluates the sustainability impact of replacing inefficient toilets with low-flow units in a residence hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A graduate student initiated this project through the …
- Posted May 11, 2020
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Closed-Loop Mechanical Recycling of Polylactic Acid Filament in 3D Printing Labs
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
3D Printing has furthered innovation at UC Berkeley by providing access to new research methods and tools. However, considering the benefits of 3D printing, the large amount of plastic waste …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Navigating Options for Scaling-Up Campus Renewables: PPAs, Onsite, Offsite, Leases, & More
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville (WI)
- Coho Climate Advisors (MD)
The renewable energy marketplace is opaque and complex. Onsite solar, community solar, offsite wind and solar, direct ownership, lease, utility partnerships, third party PPAs? What's legal? What's prohibited? Navigating this …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Enhancing Sustainable Approaches to Food Security and Community Engagement through Design of Space
- University of Kentucky (KY)
The Campus Kitchen at the University of Kentucky (CKUK) is a student-led service organization that is a partner agency of God's Pantry Food Bank within the Feeding America's Network. In …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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A Novel Approach For Evaluating The Impact Of Fixed Variables On Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Installations Using Enhanced Meta Data Analysis Among Higher Education Institutions In The United States
- University of Texas at El Paso (TX)
The global demand for electric energy has continuously increased over the last few decades. Some mature, alternative generation methods are wind, power, photovoltaic panels, biogas and fuel cells. In order …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Student Green Energy Fund
- University of South Florida (FL)
The Student Green Energy Fund was launched in 2011 to support the University of South Florida's commitment to reduce and eventually eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the Tampa campus. In …
- Posted April 1, 2022
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No Impact Meal: A Guide to an Interactive Cooking Experience of Food Sustainability and Social Justice
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
The case study focuses on the journey of the No Impact Meal from the narrative, 'No Impact Man,' to a First-Year Convocation Picnic, and ultimately an intimate, interactive food experience …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Nittany 1 Solar Farm
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
70-MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement - Pennsylvania State University partnered with solar developer Lightsource bp on a 70-megawatt, off-site solar energy project to supply about 25% of the University's electricity …
- Posted Aug. 23, 2021
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Nittany 3 Solar Farm
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
70-MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement - Pennsylvania State University partnered with solar developer Lightsource bp on a 70-megawatt, off-site solar energy project to supply about 25% of the University's electricity …
- Posted Aug. 23, 2021
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Lightsource bp Module Installation
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
70-MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement - Pennsylvania State University partnered with solar developer Lightsource bp on a 70-megawatt, off-site solar energy project to supply about 25% of the University's electricity …
- Posted Aug. 23, 2021
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