Conference Presentations
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AASHE’s database of conference presentations includes thousands of abstracts and presentation materials from AASHE’s annual Conference & Expo as well as presentation materials from other sustainability in higher education conferences.
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Fashion Forward: Navigating the Intersection of Sustainability and Inclusivity
- Connecticut College (CT)
The deluge of donated clothing that many of us get during our move-out donation programs can be so overwhelming that many of us end up donating all or most of …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Climate Crisis University: Federal Funds for Transitioning Campuses of Zero Waste Zero Emissions
- Haverford College (PA)
- Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) (VA)
The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signifies that for the first time in the history of the United States, the full financial power of the federal government …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Strategic Planning for Equitable Climate Mitigation
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
- Robert Morris University (PA) (PA)
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
As a group of colleges and universities dedicated to reducing their individual and collective climate impacts, the Higher Education Climate Consortium of Pittsburgh (HECC) has been convening for 15 years. …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Sustainability at the Core: Business Curriculum for a Sustainable Future
- Saint Mary's University (NS)
Join us in this informative session as we share our journey of integrating sustainability at the very core of our Bachelor of Commerce program at the Sobey School of Business …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Innovations in Assessing Sustainability Competence, Culture, Literacy, and Engagement
- Santa Clara University (CA)
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Florida (FL)
Assess the state of sustainability on your campus! Whether you wish to assess sustainability for instructional assessment or for your institution’s AASHE STARS report, this session will cover various assessments, …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Just Purchasing Consortium: Networking and Mutual Education
- Georgetown University (DC)
Poultry processing is hazardous, horrific work. Processing lines move very fast, with some plants operating at a maximum speed of 175 birds per minute, and the working conditions are challenging …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Supporting Resilient Climate Leaders: Designing Emotionally Informed Sustainability Programming
- Tufts University (MA)
Drawing from dissertation research on how youth climate activists process their emotions, this presentation makes suggestions for sustainability professionals who wish to support the complex emotional experiences of our students …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Storytelling and Activism: Charting a Path to Facilitate Effective Student Advocacy
- Marquette University (WI)
- Wesleyan University (CT)
In popular discourse on college and university campuses, “activism” is often synonymous with organized marches or protests. While this form of activism is effective, it is not a one-size-fits-all tool. …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Out of The Box Sustainability: Green Education Support for Title I Schools
- Maryville College (TN)
How can underrepresented students, in under-resourced schools in economically distressed communities be supported with their sustainability education efforts? The answer might be found in a box. Classrooms in a Box …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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The Role of Community-Making to Advance Sustainability in HEIs
- University of Toronto (ON)
The structure and culture of higher education institutions (HEIs) is often cited as a barrier to change and innovation (Mrig & Sanaghan, 2017; Kezar, 2007). University-wide initiatives can be difficult …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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A 6 step strategy to run measurable zero waste campaigns
- Zabble (CA)
Instead of conducting one-time or infrequent waste audits, we will share an alternative paradigm to reach concrete milestones towards your institution's zero waste journey. We will share best practices with …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Black and Brown Bodies in Green Spaces. How to Create Structural Change in the Zero Waste Movement
- Generation Conscious, Inc. (NY)
Join G.L. Genco as he shares his story on the founding of Generation Conscious and how he builds networks and power for intentionally exploited communities. Through this discussion, he'll share …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Achieving zero-waste targets: residential & retail takeout dining
- USEFULL (MA)
This is a conversation to discuss the challenges and opportunities with takeout food packaging on campus.
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Educating the Scientific Community to Adopt Sustainability
- My Green Lab (CA)
Engaging scientists in sustainability efforts has long been proven to be an effective way of reducing the environmental impact of laboratories. By implementing actions to improve sustainability, scientists experience a …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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State of the Association
- AASHE (MA)
This is AASHE's annual member meeting where you can hear from AASHE leadership on highlights of the year, plans for the future, and ask questions of the board and staff. …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Energy Equity (Climate Justice): Cultivating Community Engagement Pathways for University-Community Collaboration
- GreenerU (MA)
University and community collaborative partnerships can have an important role in advancing climate justice. By collaborating with community leaders, the university can foster improved community relations and provide viable pathways …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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SDSN USA: A Network for Advancing the SDGs Through Collaboration
- United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (NY)
This networking meeting will be an opportunity for attendees interested in, researching, and/or implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a set of 17 goals to be achieved …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Keynote: April Anson
- San Diego State University (CA)
- University of Oregon (OR)
"Nature will heal when we heal the white supremacist vision of nature as an object to be extracted, resource to be mined, concept to racialize, sacrifice, make killable." Dr. April …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Keynote: Kumi Naidoo
- Thunderbird School of Global Management (AZ)
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
"We need to go beyond the solo approach and work together and lend our voices across all sectors: environmental, human rights, health, education, etc. Only our collective voice will be …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Keynote: Jessica Thomas
- North Carolina State University (NC)
- Santa Clara University (CA)
"I’ve had the opportunity to work in academia for about 15 years now, and I have never seen anything that really captures the imagination and inspires students like B Corps." …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Keynote: Jason Hickel
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Barcelona)
"Given the stakes of the crisis we face, we need to tell more honest, accurate stories about what’s happening to our planet and who is responsible for it." Dr. Jason …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Keynote: Elizabeth Popp Berman
- Bard College (NY)
- University of Michigan (MI)
"When our political values align with those of economics, we should embrace the many useful tools it has to offer. But when they conflict, we must be willing to advocate, …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Lightning Talks: Public Outreach & Engagement
- Grand Valley State University (MI)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- My Green Lab (CA)
- University of Strathclyde
This session consists of 3 15-minute Lightning Talk sessions related to campus operations. The Lightning Talks are: Climate Neutral Districts - scalar city and region collaboration to drive climate action …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Weaving for Resilience: Indigenous Knowledge and Place-based Learning in Sustainability Education
- University of Hawaii Kapiolani Community College (HI)
Sustainability education, post-Covid, stands at the crossroads of a decision: do we return to the way things were? Or do we do something different? As communities learn to build back …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Organizing for a Sustainable Athletics Rating System
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- University of Southern California (CA)
- Honeycomb Strategies (CO)
In recent years, collegiate athletic programs have implemented a wide variety of sustainability initiatives. These initiatives include zero waste and carbon neutral games, fan outreach and education, LEED-certified stadiums and …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Warming Hearts and Homes: Implementing Community Winterization Programs
- Furman University (SC)
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Maine (ME)
- Williams College (MA)
Curious about starting a community winterization program at your school? Wondering how to coordinate all the logistics? Want to learn what the benefits could be for your school? Join Dr. …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Are Waste Audits a Waste of Time? An Introduction to Brand Audits
- Post-Landfill Action Network (NH)
Have you heard of a brand audit? Learn from PLAN Campaign Director Young about the success of brand audits vs. their traditional counterpart, waste audits, in creating accountability for waste. …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Demonstration Gardens as Informal Education Strategies in Rehabilitation Efforts
- Missouri Southern State University (MO)
Use of demonstration plots showcasing native forbs and grasses in public green spaces or along well-traveled paths can be helpful in increasing awareness of beneficial plant species. Signage can be …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Campus-Community Partnerships: Building Food Sovereignty and Fostering Collaboration
- Lafayette College (PA)
This session will explore how Lafayette College has succeeded and failed at building campus-community partnerships to address food sovereignty with an opportunity for participants to explore their own campus-community engagement …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Keynote: Tyson Yunkaporta
- Deakin University
- Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) (Queensland)
"All humans evolved within complex land based cultures over deep time to develop a brain with a capacity for over 100 trillion neural connections of which we now only use …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Keynote: Amali Tower
- University of Miami (FL)
- Climate Refugees (NY)
"We’ve got to approach climate displacement as a human security issue and not a border security issue." Amali Tower is a refugee and migration expert and the Founder and Executive …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Can Colleges and Universities Become Bioregional Regeneration Learning Centers?
- Otterbein University (OH)
- Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice (OH)
Daniel Wahl, in his manual-for-the-future DESIGNING REGENERATIVE CULTURES, calls for colleges to become “bioregional learning and research centers” in order to best make use of our expertise for addressing the …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Students Taking on Oil & Petrochemicals Fellowship
- Post-Landfill Action Network (NH)
PLAN’s Students Taking on Oil and Petrochemicals (STOP) Fellowship supports students that attend universities in Appalachia, a region threatened by an impending petrochemical buildout. This year-long fellowship provides students with …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Regional Decarbonization Framework (RDF) - Integrated Long-Term Planning from San Diego County
- San Diego County (CA)
The global scientific consensus is unequivocal: the world is in the midst of a climate crisis and our window to meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions is closing. In order to …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Co-Learning Partnerships & Carbon Management in Denmark & Canada
- University of Northern British Columbia (BC)
- Aarhus University
Businesses are increasingly interested in carbon management as a climate change mitigation tool. They want to respond to climate policy targets aimed at keeping global warming within a two-degree centigrade …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Keynote: Peter Kalmus
- University of British Columbia (BC)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (MD)
"I’ve realized that the main impact of reducing our emissions isn’t the emissions reduction itself: by modeling change, we tell a new story of what’s possible, shifting the culture and …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Editor-in-Chief on Current Research and Authorship Opportunities
- Northeastern University (MA)
Dr. Venkatesan, Editor-in-Chief of Sustainability and Climate Change, discusses some of her recently published work in the Journal, as well as current Journal Calls for Papers and author contribution opportunities.
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Strategies to Decrease the Environmental Impact of Office Printing
- Clover Imaging Group (IL)
In this session, you will learn about the different kinds of office printer cartridges, their environmental impact, and how the sustainability footprint of imaging devices can be improved by implementing …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Carbon Offsetting: Using high-impact carbon credits to further your sustainability goals
- Patch (CA)
The latest IPCC report recognizes carbon removal as critical to addressing climate change, but the voluntary carbon market today often leaves institutions of higher education out of the picture as …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Divestment and its Effects on Enrollment: A Win-Win?
- University of the Incarnate Word (TX)
In the burgeoning field of research on university divestment campaigns, much has been written about the motivations, validity, and outcomes of divestment movements at campuses in North America and the …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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High Impact Inclusion and Sustainability
- University of the Fraser Valley (BC)
This interactive session discusses the convergence of inclusion work and sustainability. It acknowledges how legacies of inequity contribute to the climate crisis and articulates why diversity and inclusion are critical …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Hemispheric University Consortium Campus Sustainability Initiative
- University of Miami (FL)
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito - USFQ (Pichincha)
We will present data gathered from the working groups experience in applying STARS in their respective campus. Real life pictures and short testimonials will give a taste to the audience …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Sustainability Reporting in HEIs in Latin America: Lessons Learned From the Equator
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito - USFQ (Pichincha)
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have become actively engaged in assessing, addressing and implementing practices to drive sustainability solutions within the academic and research communities and with external stakeholders. Sustainability research …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Making the Case: Raise Funds, Cultivate Donors, & Position Sustainability as a Strategic Priority
- Stanford University (CA)
- Swarthmore College (PA)
Want to raise money for sustainability?! Come learn how to partner effectively with advancement officers to “make the case” to raise funds for sustainability at colleges and universities. Learn about …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Implementing a Proxy Carbon Price (Carbon Pricing 201)
- Cornell University (NY)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- Smith College (MA)
- University of California, Davis (CA)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
This live session builds upon the on-demand session "Determining a Proxy Carbon Price (Carbon Pricing 101)" which is in an introduction to carbon pricing and will help you decide how …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Rebuilding Confidence in Recycling
- University of Vermont (VT)
- Busch Systems International Inc. (ON)
The past few years have been rough for recycling. Exaggerated media stories and misinformation about contamination and recycling being “broken” have caused a growing number of people to question the …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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An Educational Program on Organic Waste Composting and Compost End Use at Kean University
- Kean University (NJ)
An institutional-wide educational and behavior change campaign was initiated in 2021 at Kean University (KU) to promote organic waste recycling and composting on campus. The program focused on three areas …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Understanding your University's Emissions from Purchasing and Investments (Scope 3)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (MA)
- Persefoni (AZ)
This session will focus on providing universities information on understanding their own Scope 3 as it relates to their purchasing practices and supply chains. The panel will feature ASU to …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Community Solar: Supercharging the Equitable Energy Transition
- Solar Energy Industries Association (DC)
The U.S. is at a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change and must take decisive action to build an equitable clean energy economy. In this presentation, David Gahl …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Radical Voices: How Students Want to Learn in a Crises World
- Catawba College (NC)
- University of Connecticut (CT)
This session shares experiences of students in higher education in an effort to provide a platform for the "radical" voices within the Academy. We use the term radical in a …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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