Other Student Research on Campus Sustainability
This resource lists student research papers on campus sustainability (except graduate theses or dissertations, which are listed in a separate resource). Many of these papers were submitted through AASHE's annual Student Research on Campus Sustainability Award program. Winning papers are noted with a winner icon.
The papers are divided into categories roughly corresponding with AASHE's Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).
Education and Research
Co-Curricular Education
Organizing Residence Hall Conservation Competitions: A Guide for Students
Hagan, Colin, Furman University. [Full Text]
Designing a Social Online Network: Decreasing Fragmentation in the UBC Student Led Sustainability Movement
Hodgson, Emma, and Sarah Nyrose, student paper, University of British Columbia, April 21, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Environmental Ethics and the Culture of Sustainability at Santa Clara University
Mooney, Meghan, student paper, Santa Clara University, Spring 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Earth Day as a Catalyst for Campus Environmental Leadership
Sarkis, Anthony, student paper, Antioch University New England, undated. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Faculty and Staff Development and Training
Going Green on Campus: Sustainability in Offices at Santa Clara University
Belanger, Nicole, et al., student paper, Santa Clara University, December 4, 2007. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Student Activities Climate Change Resource Guide: How Student Affairs Professionals Can Contribute to Campus Climate Neutrality
Speers, Alexandra, August 2007. [Full Text]
Campus Operations
Assessment
Campus Ecological Footprint of Carnegie Mellon University
Choi, Joonho, student paper, Carnegie Mellon University, undated. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Building
Building Retrofit Strategies
Halstead, Cristina, and Anne Pandey, student paper, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Winter 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Climate
It's Not Easy Being Green: Assessments and Strategies for Sustainable Institutions
Amaechi, Chisom, et al., class project, Carnegie Mellon University, May 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
The Impact of Carbon Sequestration at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Formeller, Ieszic, et al., student paper, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, March 20, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
A Commitment to Climate Neutrality at the University of Massachusetts Amherst: Environmental urgency and financial prudence
Hale, Susanne, Undergraduate Thesis, University of Massachusetts Amherst, December 2007. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Campus Climate Planning: A Best Practices Guide
Hullverson, E.J., Washington University in St. Louis, August 2008. [Full Text]
Developing a Climate Action Plan for UNH: Analysis, Collaboration and Implementation
Lehr, Rebecca, student paper, University of New Hampshire, undated. [Abstract] [Full Text]
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report 1995-2005
Rushina, Heidi, et al., student paper, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, November 2007. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Calvin College Carbon Neutrality Project
Thielke, Fred, et al., class project, Calvin College, December 14, 2007. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Communications
Social Marketing as a Means to Influence Student Behavior Towards Energy Conservation
Ball, Sarah, student paper, University of Mary Washington, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
SOGreen: An environmental undertaking for the School of Government
Burdett, Katie, et al., student paper, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Energy
Hanging it Out On Campus: A Guide to Providing Line-Drying Options to College Students and Promoting Other Eco-Friendly Laundry Habits
Hodge, Chelsea, student paper, Ponoma College, February 2009. [Full Text]
On-Site Solar Photovoltaic Energy Generation - Cal Poly Pomona
Berkowitz, Rael, and Nikki Cavazos, student paper, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Policy and Behaviour: Exploring Energy Use by Computers in the Marion McCain Building
Bruce, Jessica, et al., student paper, Dalhousie University, April 9, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Wood Pellets for UBC Boilers Replacing Natural Gas
Chan, Bernard, et al., student paper, University of British Columbia, April 11, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Sustainable SCU: An Analysis of Santa Clara University's Current and Future Energy Usage
Diss, Meagan, et al., student paper, Santa Clara University, undated. [Abstract] [Full Text]
On-Campus Solar Photovoltaic: A Best Practices Guide
Kessler, Will, University of New Hampshire. [Full Text]
A Beginners Guide to On-Campus Solar Development
Nagawiecki, Tom, University of Idaho, 2009. [Full Text]
Benefits of Compact Fluorescent Lights in Residence Life Housing at Arkansas State University: Students Take Action
Ogendi, George, et al., student paper, Arkansas State University, undated. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Conserving Energy in Existing Buildings: A Case Study of Purdue University's Residence Halls
Rastogi, Parag, student paper, Purdue University, December 06, 2007. [Abstract] [Full Text]
The Campus Climate Challenge Best Practices Guide for On-Campus Wind Energy
Stevenson, Elizabeth, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, June, 2008. [Full Text]
Best Practices Guide for Purchasing Green Power
Sumner, Jenny, January, 2008. [Full Text]
An Analysis of Standby Power in Acadia University Residence
Veinot, Brendon, et al., student paper, Acadia University, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Grounds
To the Heights: Sustainability at the University of Puget Sound
Anderson, Carolyn, et al., student paper, University of Puget Sound, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Transportation
Alternative Class Scheduling
Esqueda, Henry, and Amelia Herndon, student paper, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, undated. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Sustainable Transportation Policy at Cal Poly Pomona: An Alternative Outlook
McFadden, Michelle, et al., student paper, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, March 20, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Waste
Signaling Change: Studying the effect of price signals on disposable hot beverage cup consumption
Fisher, Laur, Undergraduate Thesis, Tufts University, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Food and Fuel: Biogas Potential at Broward Dining Hall
Graunke, Ryan, Undergraduate Thesis, University of Florida, 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Administration & Finance
Financing
An optimal investment tool for "greening the campus"
Ramkrishnan, Karthik, et al., student paper, Georgia Institute of Technology, undated. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Other
The Role of Sustainability in Higher Education
Gates, Joey, student paper, Empire State College, Spring 2008. [Abstract] [Full Text]
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