course projects

Many ES courses have research projects as a central feature. Some of these include:

ECON 228: Students work in groups to do projects evaluating the cost effectiveness about environmental decisions on campus. For more information about specific projects, contact Stacy Sneeringer. [course webpage]

POL2-312S: In the Environmental Policy seminar students work in groups to change some aspects of environmental behavior on campus during the semester. Recent projects have involved installing sensors on lights and vending machines to conserve energy when not in use, the introduction of 100% post consumer waste recycled paper as a campus option, and the removal of disposable dishware from regular use in the dining halls. Contact Beth DeSombre for more information on previous projects.

ES381: U.S. Environmental Politics. This course is a case-study based approach to federal environmental issues in the United States. Working together, students analyze the political, scientific, and economic concerns and stakeholders relevant to issues such as endangered species protection, climate change, and energy policy. At the end of the term, each student takes one case study, conducts further research, and draws on her fellow students' analyses to produce an issue brief detailing the environmental issue and making a politically viable policy recommendation.