1 10 25 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/701a503a85ab4cd52c655042b8232ae6.png c58c501aa2bc25bcbff45f1b9877a0fa https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9f30e941a4f5d0903cf613456115366d.pdf b204699829eb741ae2cdc59842d0d52c https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9474c13feb2f23da2dabcf16b6166c07.xlsx b507fbe3d58ee98f1d93c269d8246819 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann; Hughey, Myra Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 12/2024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorm Temperature Survey Subject The topic of the resource Heating Systems Description An account of the resource The project focuses on the efficiency of Vassar's heating system. Vassar students were surveyed about their experience with dorm heating and those responses were compared with the temperature of their rooms. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anderson, Tiffani; King, Paige; Lawless, Laszlo Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2024 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf, excel worksheet Language A language of the resource en dorms efficiency heating survey temperature vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/1f0deaa57add7cc7ce7d47de935e8f9f.pptx 4235887308948f2e80aa0a28ac82952f https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/042a1ad45508859d1f2a54c184f1bb07.pdf aea8148217d5fe9ee5bf2beaf58bc579 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann; Hughey, Myra Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 12/2024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Public Surveillance of Vassar's Dorm Heating System Subject The topic of the resource Heating Systems Description An account of the resource This project investigates the efficiency of Vassar's heating system from the perspective of student residents and focusing on radiator controls. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Baxter, Bronte; Reoch, Genna; Silver, Finn Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en heating radiators survey vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/659f7e6e0fc22cac9afce9f6f9bc83dc.pdf 484b4a7a968b9d1748c216b985f51794 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/6ed6d2c7b8f6d3ccd89d0b4a9dd224f7.pdf 4e5ec156b1388dee460a6fa3438d6158 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/2c04c47520b2bad2c0cf462a5aac421a.xlsx c168e192783927120e59c0eee3b55c12 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Delia, Jesse Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 05/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Leaf Litter Cover & Invertebrate Biodiversity Subject The topic of the resource Grounds Management Description An account of the resource This experiment was conducted as a final project for ENST-124 in the spring of 2026. Our experiment built off of a previous one conducted in the fall 2025 semester. We replicated the methods of that project to continue evaluating the effect of lawn management on macroinvertebrate biodiversity. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Baya, Marshall; Danin, Anna; Hoskison, Eli; Kindle, Nell; Moss, Aviva Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Environmental Studies Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper and Presentation Language A language of the resource en biodiversity grounds grounds management invertebrates lawn leaf litter macroinvertebrates mowing sensitive species https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/b805775a3b6351b35e04a2cb836923f9.pdf bbb7e2e246e9f316e7df1f6b219afc84 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Knights, Deon Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 10/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Untangling the Invaders; I’ve Got 99 Problems and They’re All Vines: A Survey of Invasive and Problematic Vines on the Vassar College Campus Subject The topic of the resource invasive species Description An account of the resource Invasive vines such as Oriental Bittersweet have proliferated across the Northeastern United States (Kurtz 2018). These vines wrap around and strangle trees, block sunlight from reaching the undercanopy, and hinder animal (including human) activity (Delisle 2018). Vassar College, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, is not immune to the problems of invasive vines; of particular concern are species such as Oriental Bittersweet, Porcelain Berry, and English Ivy, which crowd out native species, ultimately degrading local ecosystems and their integrity. The Preserve at Vassar has worked to treat the invasive vine problem by surveying the Preserve, removing vines, and planting native plants to promote healthy ecosystems. On the Vassar campus, however, vine removal occurs only through manual removal by Facilities Operations personnel. Due to understaffing, vine removal cannot occur regularly, methodically, or efficiently (Jager, Lasher, VanCamp, 2024). In this study, we aim to collect more information about where invasive vines are located at Vassar College through a campus survey. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Branigan, Maddie; Marks, Apollo; Sherwood, Lily Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/06/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en invasive species vassar vines https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/2b62d9f2c3f09d58241100a27399b66b.pdf dcbbf7a63573a2bc6012924965813917 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Knights, Deon Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 10/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ENST 124 Final Report - Kloe Brown Subject The topic of the resource beavers Description An account of the resource The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is a keystone species that creates wetland habitats through dam construction, dramatically altering local hydrology and ecosystem composition. At the Vassar College Preserve, beaver activity has created a classic human-wildlife conflict scenario where ecosystem modification intersects with human infrastructure needs. Beavers construct dams and lodges as protection from predators, using trees typically within 50-100 feet of shorelines, sometimes digging underground to access more timber. This report examines my involvement in developing a management strategy that acknowledges both the ecological value of beaver activity and the practical needs of Preserve management. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brown, Kloe Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/06/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en beavers land management Vassar Preserve https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/abf29a9a23143f3fe2776b88ba3f1987.pdf 010b0f3229661f72576e4b4ff1626cab https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/01713c197dbbb1b9c8d33183c77425d8.pdf e7011eae547651bd5673e2001ac0890b https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/dd751be24e0abc262ec2f5f9f05eb2a8.xlsx eaeb437abbb6075c24803cac937e880e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham; Mary Ann Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 12/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Lighting Audit of Vassar’s Academic Buildings Subject The topic of the resource Vassar Indoor Lighting Description An account of the resource To complete a lighting audit of Vassar's academic building, we gathered data from a random sample of 10 academic buildings, and in each did a weekend nighttime and weekday daytime audit. From our data, we then calculated the electricity usage and cost of these lighting, and provided recommendations for Vassar going forward. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cai, Jessie; Mangual, Noah; Vernon, Susanna Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource research paper Language A language of the resource en academic buildings electricity energy energy waste lightbulbs lighting utility cost vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d4a8819dcd34c30cf2f9e5e6fe9608fe.pdf 3489d0a14cce1aa13f4cc9d4779aa7e4 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/6022417948739bf8ae64e3aeda96980f.pdf 8b27caa600b648227daedbf57cd3d3f7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Knights, Deon Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 10/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Phellodendron amurense: The Spread of Amur Corktree from the Vassar Arboretum to the Vassar Ecological Preserve Subject The topic of the resource invasive species Description An account of the resource We cored ten Amur Corktree specimens (nine on the Preserve at Vassar; one on the Arboretum) to estimate their ages. The collected data aided our investigation into the spread of this invasive species. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Donovan, Cristina; Marrison, Fia; Merriam, Cate Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en invasive species tree coring https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/4710f4185f12afac6c507ce33359bbf8.png ff4ef26f068734cb02cddc33f3e202e4 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/44a9f9f7dd8fff8d6b446f42d975418e.pdf 666b2ba2b7731411c7b1155c8d61aad1 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/90e8ddb461f87393b226600bbdc05d7f.pdf fa4f74dbd715852dc6402f152fc9dd3e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann; Hughey, Myra Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 12/2024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Composting in Vassar's THs and TAs Subject The topic of the resource Composting Description An account of the resource This project investigated the efficiency of the composting system in Vassar's senior housing areas by surveying residents. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Faigel, Maeve; Flinn, Norah; Goldman, Ella; Wilkins-Lanier, Mason Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en composting survey vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9f90c62077e93758671c14eb722762e7.pdf 983978c6981f8cc0267ab5e72ee5b2f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Knights, Deon Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 10/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plant Biodiversity on the Vassar College Campus in Stormwater Institutes and Lawns Subject The topic of the resource biodiversity Description An account of the resource We studied two areas of stormwater institutes: a rain garden and a bioretention area, as well as two grass lawns. Through exploring these two environmental types, we attempted to explore if the green stormwater infrastructure is achieving its goal of promoting plant biodiversity. We also explored if Vassar College’s campus follows the trend of having species-poor grass lawns, especially when compared to areas curated with the intention of being species-rich. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ford, Hannah Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/06/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en biodiversity lawns plants vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/fbc6fdf9de7511dead0c29603a301abf.pdf 8f9e1ee6b741335b278c03b6f2405196 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/784820202089b577d34e85c33aa225d0.xlsx fe7f5bc9cd582272c3f8dae4fc571790 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/63cdfaa07da9b52df9945b2dfbd2dbaa.pdf 7228bee6cedc24b05225041d780115a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Delia, Jesse Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 05/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 2026 Soil Salinity Analysis Subject The topic of the resource Soil salinity Description An account of the resource We tested 4 locations on campus for the presence of sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and chloride, which are present in road salts. We analyzed this data to see if road salts were affecting the soil on campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hart, Gillian; Wyatt, Emerson; Keagy, Anna; Steward, Lucy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Environmental Studies Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research paper - google doc, Presentation - google slideshow Language A language of the resource en road salt salinity soil