15 10 285 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/1bacfde47597ef81a17c5893c0c71abb.png 312ac2539fd7561d3182ff48929bfb54 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d92e0da3133d47ab6e9b4ea0b72c39a2.docx 87e34051e83ce7d69bdc4190a0c730df 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 Multi-criteria Analysis for Vassar’s 2020-2025 Climate Action Plan Subject The topic of the resource Climate Action Plan Development Description An account of the resource The Vassar community is not solely interested in the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction potential of the climate action steps, but also other impacts such as added benefits which provided benefits beyond those that arise from a more stable climate. Multi-criteria analysis (MCA) provides one systematic method for decision makers to evaluate a wide range of climate action steps against a set of criteria (Ellen et al. 2016). With limited time and resources, it is critical to prioritize climate action or adaptation options based on factors such as impact, resilience, fiscal viability, and more. An MCA was conducted to holistically evaluate the actions steps proposed in the 2020-2025 Climate Action Plan. The MCA tool is available in a spreadsheet format, titled “Multi-Criteria Analysis -Vassar 2020 CAP”. This report describes the methodology used to develop the MCA, the results, and recommendations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bobroff, Camila Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en climate action plan environmental defense fund multicriteria analysis vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/5acfdd7324c1886d6f22cf0b9a3bc9ee.pdf 308a1d2da679300fe71788c125592a62 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/253030422c7b636ef6c5ae009ee51e9e.pdf aa79f29f9a6b26be32ff218d7fb83ba8 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d2f563daaf1a9f09f246725abfd3404c.pdf 74f330483fa3a4bef78700e66d48ab3a 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. Environmental Defense Fund, Climate Corp, 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 Holistic Sustainability Subject The topic of the resource Sustainability Practices Description An account of the resource This entry involves a series of reports including a Best Practices Guidebook, Available Technologies for Energy Improvements, and Vassar College Building Guidelines from an EDF project from 2019. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Steyn, Konrad Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en buildings climate corp energy environmental defense fund guidelines sustainability https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/46342e323a19cc8eafe96905ea4dc0f4.pdf d93b955f33025de6d7dbb04ab75125d0 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 Campus Energy Sub Metering and Sustainability Project Financing and Approval Analysis Subject The topic of the resource Energy Sub Metering Description An account of the resource Vassar has spent over $100,000 and seven years trying to sub meter the College’s energy use, but has not been able to complete the project. As a result of subcontractor error, redundant systems, and expired IP addresses the College energy building management system (BMS) has been unable to function as spec’d. Day Automation, Vassar’s HVAC contractor, provided pro bono consulting to assist the College in understanding the current state of affairs of the hardware and software. Day Automation also retired Vassar’s redundant BMS, and rerouted all existing energy sub meters into its own system, Continuum. In the end 72% of the identified issues were immediately fixed by Day Automation’s IT department. The remaining 28% of issues can be resolved by Day Automation and an electrical contractor in a short timeframe. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carlson, Clayton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en climate corp energy environmental defense fund submetering vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/fe347028b48182094f42560f712190a3.pdf 334aaa146273dbcfe199f5ae34b64ccb 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 Energy Efficiency Potential Subject The topic of the resource Efficiency Description An account of the resource Though many capital projects have integrated energy efficiency in a more wholistic manner, there are a myriad of stand-alone energy efficiency projects with attractive financial and environmental benefits worth considering. These energy efficiency updates have the ability to enhance institutional solvency and help Vassar strive well beyond previously set GHG reduction goals. Efficiency projects also have the ability to attract a generation of students who are increasingly concerned with such issues as sustainability, energy use and climate change. This analysis looks to shed light on some of the budding ideas already being discussed on campus, as well as to show some opportunities not yet examined. If energy efficiency was strategically engaged campus-wide over the next 5-10 years, it is forseeable Vassar could both reduce GHG emissions and its utility budget substantially and be at the forefront of climate change mitigation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Collins, Ryan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en climate corp energy efficiency environmental defense fund vassar 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 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/f24a752b39b4f6109f17dcac325bf12a.pdf c34ab87fbaa0b29e0e7309a826b25cbb https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d0cb79bc6cbad24fdf9b1aeec0b3cafb.pdf 0e1bee7c48257c9e1c1876a922c59c75 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 Other A project that doesn't fall into an existing category. Other Information A place to put information that is relevant to the project but does not have a designated entry. Affiliation: Environmental Defense Fund, Climate Corps, Office of Sustainability 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 Vassar Green Building Guidelines and Life Cycle Cost Analysis Subject The topic of the resource Green Building Guidelines Description An account of the resource This entry involves a series of reports including Green Building Guidelines and Life Cycle Cost Analysis Guidelines from an EDF project in 2016. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zill, Zach Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2016 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource guidelines Language A language of the resource en buildings climate corps environmental defense fund green building guidelines lcca life cycle cost analysis sustainability https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/a3bf7897009788f3c204105a78cb0343.pdf 5bb00b49d5c82baa3aca118040e3658b 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. Environmental Defense Fund, Climate Corps, 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 A Future Heating Plan for Vassar College Subject The topic of the resource Heating Systems Description An account of the resource New York experiences cold winters, and campus buildings generally require heating from October through early May. Heating is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions at Vassar, so this report is focused on finding ways to decrease the impact of campus heating. It will address four projects that can help Vassar decrease the climate change impact of heating on campus and work towards the 2030 goal. These projects include the installation of radiator covers in steam heated buildings, switching to renewable fuel oil in the campus central plant, installing air source heat pumps in some campus buildings, and investigating the use of hybrid solar panels on the future Athletic Center. These four projects will help Vassar accomplish the goals set out in the Climate Action Plan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shaffer, Benjamin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2018 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en climate corps decarbonization efficiency environmental defense fund heating heating system https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/4d736e66b18731b1aa59e856af967e12.pdf 0ca3ea2f2d681ac1b168bed62fc31963 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 Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Studies Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 04/2025 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 Effects of urbanization on the abundance and diversity of birds in wetland habitats Subject The topic of the resource Bird Diversity Description An account of the resource In this study, I examined the effects of urbanization on bird diversity and abundance on a local scale in Poughkeepsie, NY over time. Using a combination of active birding, automated song recorders, and previous research, I analyzed changes in bird abundance and diversity over time and in relation to urbanization. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Goldkin, Zahara Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research paper Language A language of the resource en acoustic monitoring birds diversity song meters species richness wetlands https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/2cb6b48a558ac955be1fa4004b585440.pdf d62c91063baa7476e2805ab7f1fe2457 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. Seidman, Jeffrey Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Ho, Ben Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Studies Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 04/25 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 The Role of Green Hydrogen in a Decarbonized Economy Subject The topic of the resource Decarbonization Description An account of the resource This thesis investigates the potential of green hydrogen as a cornerstone of the global energy transition, especially in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as steel production, heavy transport, and chemical manufacturing. Grounded in frameworks like Michael Liebreich’s Hydrogen Ladder, the study critically evaluates the technological, economic, and policy barriers to scaling green hydrogen. Through in-depth case studies in Namibia and Morocco, the research explores how green hydrogen can not only support climate goals but also drive industrial development in the Global South. The project combines policy analysis, economic modeling, and stakeholder interviews to assess how green hydrogen can be deployed equitably and efficiently within a just, climate-resilient future. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rodhouse, Charlie Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research Paper Language A language of the resource en carbon neutrality clean energy climate policy climate resilience decarbonization electrolysis energy equity energy justice energy transition environmental economics global south green hydrogen green technology hydrogen economy hydrogen export hydrogen production industrial development international development renewable energy sustainable infrastructure