News at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ
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The United Nations has proclaimed March 22 World Water Day, devoted to sustainable, clean drinking water for all. In honor of the day and the mission, here are just some of the ways ºüÀêÊÓÆµ faculty, staff, students and alumni are doing their part in their careers, research, and day-to-day lives to achieve the goals of clean drinking water and cleaner oceans and coasts.
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Published:ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's commitment to the environment is evident in and outside the buildings on campus.
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Biology professor James K. Dooley, Ph.D., is passionate about protecting endangered marine life and creating a better future for our planet. Throughout his 45 years at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ, he has been recognized nationally, internationally and locally for his work in environmental preservation.
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Renewable energy technologies bring the promise of a better life to rural villages in developing countries, but establishing those technologies in the lives of underserved populations is not a simple task. According to Gita Surie, Ph.D., it requires the development of a new innovation ecosystem composed of complex networks.
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Consider taking the pledge to go car free and explore your commuting alternatives while showing Long Island how ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has what it takes to help reduce traffic and emissions.
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Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home—To Help ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's Campus Stay Green and Pesticide-Free
CategoriesPublished:For the last 15 years, ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's grounds crew has used organic fertilizer and natural pest control, which includes the regular release of ladybugs.
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Watch videos presented by CSTEP students during ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's No Impact Week Public Service Announcement Film Festival.
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Professor's Research Into Plant Hormones Could Improve How Crops Respond to Climate Change
CategoriesPublished:In the face of climate change, ºüÀêÊÓÆµ professor studies how to engineer plants to yield more successful crops.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has joined the many leaders who signed the We Are Still In declaration to support the Paris Agreement on climate change.
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Grebe was one of two students to travel to Poland with Justyna Widera, Ph.D., associate professor, to study and test solar energy solutions.
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Justyna Widera, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry has built her career on improving aspects of renewable energy, as well as inspiring students to do the same.
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Implementation of a new co-generation central heating plant nears completion.
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The director of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s NY-Sun Initiative has $1 billion to spend on scaling up solar power in New York State.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is close to hitting the million mark for the number of bottles refilled at the University bottle filtration systems.
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Justyna Widera, Ph.D., plays a crucial role in researching materials for more efficient solar cells.
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Brown and Gold and Green
CategoriesPublished:Sustainability initiatives are in full bloom at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ.
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In his recent book, Professor George Russell, Ph.D., asks "How can we begin to address the malaise of indifference to nature so widespread among our young people?"
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Learn more about ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s history of commitment to sustainability.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Seeks Environmental Sustainability
CategoriesPublished:An article written by Dr. Scott was featured in the November/December 2014 issue of Networking Magazine.
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Camille is passionate about going green and is doing all that she can to express their love for the environment and her excitement to save it.
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“As a kid...it always saddened me to hear about endangered species.â€
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Learn about student-led initiatives that have been making an impact at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has been included in the The Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges: 2014 Edition.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Spring Breakers Go Green
CategoriesPublished:A firsthand account of ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's first Green and Local Alternative Spring Break.
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Recycle ink and toner cartridges in boxes around campus.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ students, faculty and staff have bought in to many green initiatives across campus.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is pleased to announce the Green Expo 2012 to take place on Friday, October 12, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to be held in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. This event, sponsored by the Campus Sustainability Committee, is…
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Food Day at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ to Underscore the Need for Affordable Food Produced in a Sustainable Way
CategoriesPublished:National Food Day and United Nations Day In honor of National Food Day and United Nations Day on October 24, ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s Institute for Social Research and Community Engagement (iSoRCE), will host Food Day activities on ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s main campus, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Food Days are being held across the nation and region and seek…
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Renewable Energy on Campus