1 10 25 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/32ab43dc484a21c98ded94cb15f909c9.png a1a9cc24e82677e114bb8de15c761acb https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/75af97ca30e10185f85f2a5325fd6903.pdf 7d6fe392b14d85280a7851c0963a980b https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/87792257373f0f9cda9b3b411c0976b4.pdf 257330a2619b1afb6ee01be4a6c57632 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/022b5a8ba91e646078f3d9fc60b3610f.csv 46ea5871040cab76deae3508acd3a5cc 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 Standing Biomass in Campus Trees Subject The topic of the resource Standing Biomass Description An account of the resource In this project, I am focusing on estimating the standing biomass in large campus trees due to prolonged debates about maintaining, tending, and protecting large campus trees for reasons including aesthetic values, carbon storage, other ecological values, and risks of potential safety issues. To assist the Vassar Climate Action Plan and provide clarity of the carbon storage of the trees that will largely facilitate the debate and actions, I conducted a study to evaluate carbon storage and record conditions of large campus trees. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zhang, Shiyan 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 Presentation, documentation, data sheet Language A language of the resource en https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/7acda2b72bde16bc208017bbf37f4d62.png 6b50594162afc5c70e49225a92e8b9b2 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/b8f252fe80e9366c63ab636c0e610f4e.pdf d7595aef5eb6b2192f8f2bfc33154e9c https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/628b624533155f6e7f331dac9ae2fa04.csv af3d4ce4599eaccbc00d8983031eb3d0 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 Soil Health in Mowed vs. Unmowed Lawn Sites on Vassar Campus Subject The topic of the resource Soil health Description An account of the resource In this project, we sampled soil from across Vassar's central campus to see if there was a noticeable difference in soil health. We measured the depth of OM, total depth, nitrate levels, and leaf litter presence, among other less noticeable things. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Saturen, Mira; Kimball, Iris; Buehler, Wren; Perkinson, Rosalie 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 dataset and presentation Language A language of the resource en mowed native plants nitrate soil vassar 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/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/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/d151c72b6c4602f513e5bb365066e1b0.png 91c015bc38c8cd9816f575623be1fd71 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/de1fb8ccd191ea4522a4c1c4f5943ff1.pdf 9c42faa5f85b298572d0fb310df6d1a4 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 Solar Energy at Vassar Subject The topic of the resource Solar Energy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hendy, Beckett; Keenan, Eowyn; Morgan, Sierra; Outlaw, Amber 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 Language A language of the resource en decarbonization electricity renewable energy solar solar panels vassar 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/5c0f1c9eebae87fcaecd498855764940.pdf 3dca70041dc748aa9159a1bbe3d20d78 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 Geese Population Effects on Water Quality Subject The topic of the resource water quality Description An account of the resource Balance in ecosystems is both crucial and fragile. When one species experiences population flux, others change in response. Often, dramatic population change can lead to permanent alteration of ecosystems. Human activity is a major driving force in these changes. Infrastructure, chemical use, and other practices can decrease certain populations, which leads to subsequent disruption in other species. In Poughkeepsie, the Canada goose is one such species that is currently overpopulated, possibly due to endangerment of predator groups. They have a resident population in many of Vassar College’s water bodies. Because of their unprecedented eco-systemic prevalence, the geese put the rest of these water bodies’ balance under stress; when a large group of geese settles in one region, their fecal matter can be especially dangerous for the nutrient levels of that region’s water. High nutrient contamination can cause harmful algal blooms that block out sunlight and decrease dissolved oxygen content. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the high Canada goose population impacts nutrient levels, organic matter content, and overall water quality of Vassar College’s ponds and lakes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kaltsas, Madeline; Sweeney, Megan; Volpone, Aidan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/04/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en geese overpopulation sunset lake vassar water quality 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