Students will plan and implement a public participation program for four of the SCI planning projects involving neighborhood residents potentially impacted by these proposed physical planning projects Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Arlie Tagayuna Sociology Local Government / Community Contact Corey […]
Region: EPA Region 5
Student Engagement In The Arts
Students will develop and deploy an assessment tool to determine the profile of a student who is or could be highly engaged with the arts. The desired outcome is to identify students who are primed to be engaged with CPA. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact […]
Methane Digester Feasibility Study
Students will evaluate the feasibility of a methane digester in State College. They will consider whether the project is economically viable under the assumption that the collected methane gas would be sold to electric companies and the left over, nutrient rich fertilizer could be sold to the community. Read the final student report delivered to […]
Examining Land Use Scenarios for Vacant Lots
Students will examine the effects of various land use scenarios on stormwater runoff and pollinator habitat connectivity. Specifically, students will examine possible effects of the conversion of vacant lots in North Minneapolis to alternative uses (e.g., urban agriculture, pollinator habitat, raingardens, or a combination of uses) on stormwater runoff rates. Students will also examine optimal […]
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Regional Assets and Opportunities
Students will explore identity and messaging strategies to promote the assets and opportunities of the southeast region. Areas of inquiry could include points of community pride, regional landmarks, tourism and marketing opportunities, economic development strengths, and other place-based assets. Students will develop concept proposals that can be used to promote the unique qualities of the […]
Muncy Borough Retrofit Design
Students will explore resiliency design solutions for a site in Muncy Borough. This will include the partical renovation, retrofit, and adaptive reuse of two historic structures, and opera house, and a theatre. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Denson Groenendaal Architecture Instructor […]
HandUp OC: Planning for Future Operations
Students will help HandUp OC design assessments and evaluations, prepare for grants, conduct stakeholder analysis, and build internal capacity. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining Hoosier Communities Director jrogan@indiana.edu (812) 855-0568 University Faculty Contact Trent Engbers taengbers@usi.edu (812) 855-7980 Local Government / […]
Student Sustainability Attitudes, Values, And Behaviors
Students will design, conduct, and analyze a survey that will aid in understanding undergraduates students’ knowledge, concern, and behaviors related to the environment. The survey will be distributed to roughly 10,000 students and provide correlations between various demographic information and environmental awareness, perceptions, and actions. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]
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Penn State Employee Welcome Video
Students will determine the content needed and design for a video that will play in a continuous loop to help create a welcoming environment at Penn State’s newly designed employee onboarding center. Students will determine the content needed and propose the design for a video that will play on a continuous loop in the center. […]
Re-Branding For Mobius Recycling Program
Students will determine the effectiveness of the Mobius brand at raising students’ awareness of the university’s waste management efforts. The study will focus on multiple audiences: students, faculty, staff, and the public. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Karen Winterich Marketing Professor […]