12 10 285 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 Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Hughey, Myra Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Cunningham, Mary Ann Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. archived Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2024-10 Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. ENST Department 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 Gaps in the Forest Edge: An Adaptive Management Project Developed for the Vassar Preserve Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lawrence, Max Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2022 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en adaptive management preserve tree gaps 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/063415d2a122fb5d380090be373f2aaf.jpg 54209136396084dac762ee27ed9e6850 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 GIS/Cartography Projects Subject The topic of the resource GIS Description An account of the resource This collection holds final projects for Cartography: Spatial Data Visualization with GIS (GEOG 220) and GIS: Spatial Analysis (GEOG 224). The project files are hosted in Vassar's digital library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/18/2025 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) GEOG220 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Cartography: Spatial Data Visualization with GIS Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 9/19/25 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 Gentrification Via Urban Greening Subject The topic of the resource gentrification Description An account of the resource Marginalized communities experience disproportionately poor environmental health outcomes. Researchers have found that green spaces are smaller and less common in such communities. However, researchers have also found that the creation of green spaces can cause an increase in home values, aka gentrification. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Heine, Riley Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource poster Language A language of the resource en Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 2024 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cunningham, Mary Ann https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/736c8d231404eedc71240ecb3ac2278b.pdf d6b02bdaa76fa1cea31cdbdc1d4b832a 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 Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Climate Corp, Environmental Defense Fund, Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 01/2025 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 Getting to Neutral: Accounting for Carbon at Vassar College Subject The topic of the resource Decarbonization Description An account of the resource This report has been compiled in coordination with the Sustainability Director and Undergraduate Research Summer Institute (URSI) and Ford Fellows. The report attempts to synthesize findings from independent research and numerous conversations with professors, administrators, and external organizations. The recommendations and conclusions found herein also attempt to outline a program that reduces carbon-dioxide equivalent emissions while institutionalizing an appreciation for negative environmental impacts without significantly reducing existing operational budgets. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Norell, Erik Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2015 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en carbon accounting climate corps decarbonization environmental defense fund vassar 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 Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Christenson, Lynn Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Cunningham, Mary Ann Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. archived Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2024-10 Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. ENST Department 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 GIS-Based Wildlife Activity and Habitat Modeling Using Wildlife Cameras: A Study of the Hubbard Brook's Moose Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Guo, Shijie Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en gis habitat hubbard brook modeling moose wildlife wildlife cameras 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 Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Cunningham, Mary Ann Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Parker, Thomas Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. archived Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2024-10 Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. ENST Department 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 Glacial Retreat and Public Perception of Climate Change in the Arve Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MacDonald, Olivia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2022 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en arve valley climate change glacial retreat public perception https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/05708555c994445deacd5f6924ca81af.pdf f9ed288fe3c644dc06c7f056d48fe4db 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 GIS/Cartography Projects Subject The topic of the resource GIS Description An account of the resource This collection holds final projects for Cartography: Spatial Data Visualization with GIS (GEOG 220) and GIS: Spatial Analysis (GEOG 224). The project files are hosted in Vassar's digital library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/18/2025 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) GEOG220 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Cartography Spatial Data Visualization/GIS Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Curri, Neil Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. Completed 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 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New York Landfills: Who does it impact? Subject The topic of the resource GEOG 220 Project Description An account of the resource The EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) updates a database that details Landfill Gas Energy Projects (LFG) across landfills throughout the United States. The EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) conducts a yearly overview that requires landfills emitting above 10,000 MT or more of CO2e a year to report their emissions. Studies and current research have proven that living within 2-4 miles of a landfill or waste site increases risk of health issues. Research also indicates that those living closest to landfills are placed there unequally due to a number of factors including but not limited to race, income, and education. Here, the GHGRP data was used with US demographic data to visualize whether or not there is a correlation between the amount of methane emissions from landfills and household income by New York State County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Helfand, Acadia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Poster 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 Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Batur, Pinar Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Ronsheim, Meg Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. archived Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2024-10 Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. ENST Department 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 Growing Together: Bridging Human and Nature Connections at the Old Garden Art Space Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner, Morrigan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2018 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en nature and human connection old garden art space 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 Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Menking, Kirsten Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. archived Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2024-10 Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. ENST Department 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 Growing Toward Sustainability? The Logging Predicament in Clatsop County, Oregon Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kaufman, Anna Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2022 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en clatsop county logging oregon sustainability 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 Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Parker, Thomas Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Nevarez, Leonard Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Studies Department 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 Hard Cider Terroir in the Hudson Valley Subject The topic of the resource terroir Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Czesak, Kae Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2025 Language A language of the resource en Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived ENST Department Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper alcohol apples cider hudson valley new york terroir