1 10 25 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/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 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/a28684ea5669b5dd10c4aa53a576ed6d.png 11d22b0d2c81bb472aa17b95fda22630 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/af1f43de5515b9ce2358063de0f6f28c.pptx fc460ccb484caf37d164df1ce8d13a21 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. 2/3/2026 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 Campus Arboretum Subject The topic of the resource Tree Diversity Description An account of the resource This class project looks at the species diversity, age, and spread of the trees in Vassar's arboretum. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zhang, Susan 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 slide presentation Language A language of the resource en age arboretum biodiversity nature species tree trees vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/1327ac2de6b394467e7f0b1985a9c904.pdf 6fa9dbf672cc1fc0688de9d08721a129 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 Carbon Sequestration on Vassar Campus Subject The topic of the resource carbon sequestration Description An account of the resource In a world increasingly plagued by anthropogenic heat due to airborne emissions, the mitigation of such emissions is all the more effective when carried out by entities with more sway. Moreover, trees provide a critical sink of greenhouse gases through their utilization of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and thus are crucial in analyzing the harms of emissions generated by Vassar College, a campus classified as an arboretum. As students and residents of Vassar, a school of almost 2,500, we set out to research the carbon sequestration capabilities of its standing biomass and, in conjunction, the magnitude of its CO2 emissions to quantify the necessity of a cutback in its emissions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rosner, Levi Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/13/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en biomass carbon sequestration trees vassar 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/b77dcf3b440eb3bc6352b4bc0687c18f.pdf b6380540b3aa91f7663d9ba2fff1ca00 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9ffcc0775831c58b23d73655247de6f8.pdf 636055f3404420c218912553beffd3dc 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 Cooling Effect of Trees on Vassar College’s Campus Subject The topic of the resource Impact of trees on Vassar College campus Description An account of the resource Our project explored how tree shade affects the indoor temperature and overall comfort of dorm buildings at Vassar College. By collecting indoor and outdoor temperature data from dorms with varying levels of surrounding tree coverage, we examined whether foliage shade helps reduce heat buildup on and around residence halls. The study highlights how increasing tree coverage and strategically planting new trees could improve living conditions for students by making campus housing more comfortable during the warmer months. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peterson, Aeryn ; Hamilton, Payton ; Arban, Anna ; Melchior, Amy 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/presentation, scientific study Language A language of the resource en campus sustainability green infrastructure heat mitigation student well-being tree shade https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9645dd3ba6ea60bcc250c7db8ae3c5f4.pdf debb08a2cd63fa554cfa761f0fb38c19 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 Deece Plate Waste: An Analysis of Current Composting Practices at Vassar Subject The topic of the resource Compost in the Gordon Commons Description An account of the resource This paper aims to gather a comprehensive understanding of the history of composting at Vassar as well as gauge the effectiveness of the current composting system through interviewing officials and collecting data on student behaviors surrounding composting in the dining hall. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Walsh, Kaelin; Onishi, Julia; Blizzard, Claire; Brown, Makenna 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, pdf Language A language of the resource en compost food waste gordon commons vassar waste management 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/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/5ee972fafc87b39ebfa2cef9fa1cbe74.pdf a34f6c6fa7a6802ab7473b5a254788cc 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 - Livia Ivie Subject The topic of the resource beavers Description An account of the resource A rise in the beaver population at the Preserve at Vassar College has resulted in flooding in several areas, causing various problems. Due to all the flooding along the Quercus and Wright trails on the Preserve, the trails have been closed. With the hope of reopening the trails, the Preserve staff have asked us to create a management plan to decrease flooding and protect a sewage line adjacent to the Quercus trail. This study uses research and knowledge to create a management plan to protect the sewage line from infiltration, preserve native trees, and reopen the trails for public use. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ivie, Livia 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