University of Wisconsin–Madison
June 3, 2014 | by Jill Sakai Traversing the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus while consulting iPads and smartphones, the students in Cathy Middlecamp’s introductory environmental studies course could have been mistaken for anyone checking social media en route to class. June 3, 2014 | by Jill Sakai Traversing the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus while consulting …
Climate Quest, a community-wide climate solutions challenge, is sponsoring a design-thinking workshop to help applicants grow the seeds of ideas into practical, high-impact climate change solutions.
May 20, 2014 | by Jenny Seifert Working toward sustainability requires weighing complex decisions based on anticipated long-term outcomes. When faced with uncertain future climate conditions, how can cities approach this process in an effective and organized way? May 20, 2014 | by Jenny Seifert Working toward sustainability requires weighing complex decisions based on anticipated …
May 20, 2014 | by Sarah Olson A group of University of Wisconsin–Madison students found in a trash audit this spring 38.7 percent of materials in three residence halls’ trash bins could have been recycled. May 20, 2014 | by Sarah Olson A group of University of Wisconsin–Madison students found in a trash audit this spring 38.7 …
May 14, 2014 | by Jill Sakai A new certificate in sustainability will be available to undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison beginning this fall. The Sustainability Certificate, offered through the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies with support from the Office of Sustainability, will allow students to diversify their major course of study with interdisciplinary …
May 6, 2014 | by Jill Sakai Climate Quest, a community-wide climate solutions challenge, is sponsoring a design-thinking workshop to help applicants grow the seeds of ideas into practical, high-impact climate change solutions. May 6, 2014 | by Jill Sakai Climate Quest, a community-wide climate solutions challenge, is sponsoring a design-thinking workshop to help applicants …
May 6, 2014 | by Jill Sakai The first offering of the Sustainability in Practice capstone class culminated in student presentations of research on campus energy use on April 30. May 6, 2014 | by Jill Sakai The first offering of the Sustainability in Practice capstone class culminated in student presentations of research on campus …
May 6, 2104 | by Sarah Olson A University Housing receipt reduction survey found 62 percent of dining hall services customers are interested in optional receipt printing in University of Wisconsin–Madison dining halls. May 6, 2104 | by Sarah Olson A University Housing receipt reduction survey found 62 percent of dining hall services customers are interested in optional receipt …
April 29, 2014 | by Jill Sakai A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates has won a $90,000 award to expand a novel Styrofoam reuse and recycling program in the Madison area. April 29, 2014 | by Jill Sakai A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates has won a $90,000 award to expand a novel …
April 28, 2014 | by Sarah Olson Four groups of University of Wisconsin–Madison students received recognition for their efforts to promote sustainability on campus and around the world last week, including awards received in the Agricultural Innovation Prize competition and the Wisconsin Energy and Sustainability Challenge. April 28, 2014 | by Sarah Olson Four groups …