Academic Research and Writing Team

The Academic Research and Writing Team is responsible for collecting data, analyzing campus sustainability metrics, and preparing academic journal articles, posters, and conference presentations. Their mission is to further campus sustainability goals through research and writing.

To contact the Academic Research and Writing team, please email osacademics@g-groups.wisc.edu

Academics and Research intern team 2024-2025 from left to right: Kate Scroggins, Julia Fechner, Caroline Arciszewski, Hannah Stahmann, Aiden Culver.

Research

Literature Review into Scope 3 emissions in Higher Education – “This review examines Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in higher education institutions, highlighting their significance as both major emitters and potential leaders in sustainability initiatives. It identifies existing research gaps in understanding Scope 3 emissions and emphasizes the role of HEIs in addressing climate change through innovative practices.”

Research into Sustainability Branding at HEIs – “This research examines how higher education institutions have developed sustainability brands, including their visual elements (logos, taglines, color schemes) and the outcomes these brands have produced in terms of engagement and impact.

 

Coming Soon!

Conference Participation

Group of people presenting and discussing their research projects at poster boards during a conference session
Participants present their projects during the poster discussion session at the UW–Madison Sustainability Symposium. (Photo by Bryce Richter / UW–Madison)

Office of Sustainability Resources

If you are looking for funding or need help with grant writing for a sustainability-focused research project please contact the Sustainability Research Hub at hub@sustainability.wisc.edu

The Office of Sustainability also offers a Green Labs certification program! If you are interested in implementing more sustainable research practices please contact greenlabs@g-groups.wisc.edu.