The SustainUW Podcast
The SustainUW Podcast is a place for sustainability conversation, expert interviews, and news. It has been created and hosted by student interns from the Office of Sustainability since 2020.
Each episode explores questions and issues related to sustainability as it impacts the UW–Madison campus and the broader community. Guests include faculty members, students, campus staff, authors, community members, and other experts.
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Recent Episodes
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Sustainability Conversations Across the Big Ten: University of Maryland
In the fifth episode of the SustainUW Podcast’s new miniseries, Sustainability Conversations across the Big Ten, hosts Ren Nickel and John Ernst meet with Sally DeLeon and Savannah Holt, sharing sustainability advancements from the University of Maryland, including electric buses and campus engagement. Since the recording of this episode, the University of Maryland has launched their electric bus fleet. Hosts Ren Nickel and Nate Dancer also sit down with Josh Arnold, Campus Energy Coordinator at the UW–Madison Office of Sustainability, to discuss the implementation of renewable energy at the UW–Madison campus.
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Women Leading Sustainability: Conversations with Dr. Heather Swan & Dr. Mallika Nocco
This episode features conversations recorded during Women’s History Month, when we celebrated the inspiring women shaping sustainability at UW–Madison. SustainUW members Evie Skibicki and Kate Scroggins hosted conversations with Dr. Heather Swan and Dr. Mallika Nocco to uncover the experiences that shaped their careers, the importance of education and mentorship, and their hopes for the next generation of environmental leaders. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability or exploring your own career path, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and inspiration from two educators making a lasting impact on campus and beyond.
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Engineering Equitable Solutions with Long Way Home and UW–Madison Engineers Without Borders
Enjoy an inspiring and technical conversation about the future of sustainable construction. Hosts Kate Scroggins and Evie Skibicki are joined by Matt Paneitz of Long Way Home to discuss his two decades of experience building with recycled materials like tire construction and trash-filled bottles. Kate and Evie also talked with Valerie Rehn from the UW–Madison chapter of Engineers Without Borders to explore how student-led projects are providing sustainable infrastructure to communities around the world while bridging the gap between education and impact. If either organization interests you, feel free to learn more at https://lwhome.org/ and ewbuwmadison.weebly.com.