27 10 285 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/659f7e6e0fc22cac9afce9f6f9bc83dc.pdf 484b4a7a968b9d1748c216b985f51794 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/6ed6d2c7b8f6d3ccd89d0b4a9dd224f7.pdf 4e5ec156b1388dee460a6fa3438d6158 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/2c04c47520b2bad2c0cf462a5aac421a.xlsx c168e192783927120e59c0eee3b55c12 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Delia, Jesse Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 05/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Leaf Litter Cover & Invertebrate Biodiversity Subject The topic of the resource Grounds Management Description An account of the resource This experiment was conducted as a final project for ENST-124 in the spring of 2026. Our experiment built off of a previous one conducted in the fall 2025 semester. We replicated the methods of that project to continue evaluating the effect of lawn management on macroinvertebrate biodiversity. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Baya, Marshall; Danin, Anna; Hoskison, Eli; Kindle, Nell; Moss, Aviva Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Environmental Studies Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper and Presentation Language A language of the resource en biodiversity grounds grounds management invertebrates lawn leaf litter macroinvertebrates mowing sensitive species https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/a27dc20dd98af33b3385c41ede141e95.pdf cb5ae508a018ea2a1abae876ca2dab06 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 Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Batur, Pinar 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. 06/2026 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 Anticipating the Flood: Framing Priorities of Climate Communication in Copenhagen's Plan for Sea Level Rise Subject The topic of the resource Climate Communication Description An account of the resource My thesis explores, through an analysis of environmental policy frameworks, risk management practices, and the implementation of risk standards and resilience, how Copenhagen, Denmark, is responding to the threats of sea level rise. The thesis analyzes sea level rise impacts and mitigation strategies taken by the city. It further dissects the role of environmental communication in Copenhagen and how actions taken by the government communicate risk and involve citizens in adaptation planning and mitigation strategies. Through the examination of policy and adaptation strategies, I argue that a transition from economic-centered thoughts toward alternative, human-centered discourse is needed to make lasting impacts in sea level rise mitigation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shimpach, Lily Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research paper, PDF Language A language of the resource en Climate Communication Just Transition sea level rise Social Equity https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d66e847230143991f34adfd05177c122.pdf a9809a1936f6de438945acf1923943ba 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. Touchon, Justin Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Cofran, Zachary 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. 06/2026 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 Primates, You, and the Zoo: How Zoos Contribute to the Conservation of Our Closest Living Relatives Subject The topic of the resource Zoos Description An account of the resource Historical institutions such as museums and zoos have recently come under scrutiny for promoting ideologies of imperialism and exoticism. While museums are repatriating artifacts, zoos must find another restorative approach, as many captive animals cannot be released. Zoos have pivoted from being displays of wealth and power to promoting animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and environmental education. Despite this shift, organizations like PeTA and Born Free still claim that zoos are inhumane and that the contributions of zoos to wildlife conservation are unimpressive. Yet, for some species such as non-human primates, creative conservation efforts are desperately needed. Non-human primates are important to both humans, as they are our closest living relatives, and the ecosystems they inhabit, as they promote forest growth. Despite their importance, they are becoming increasingly in danger of extinction. Threatened by anthropogenic activities such as poaching, deforestation, and the pet trade, as well as the impacts of climate change, non-human primates could benefit from population monitoring, habitat restoration, and advocacy. However, efforts like these require funding, support, and partnering organizations with developed platforms. Zoos, despite claims from critical animal welfare organizations, may be well positioned to meet these needs. After investigating primate welfare, conservation, and education efforts across zoos, it was found that there are still ways in which zoos can improve their approaches, such as facilitating an increase in the natural animal behaviors exhibited by captive populations, relying less on ex-situ breeding programs, fundraising more for in-situ conservation efforts, and regulating the ways in which zoos evaluate educational programs. However, zoos have consistently utilized the claims of their critics to improve their welfare, education, and conservation programming, which has greatly improved over the last 50 years, and has shown no sign of growing complacent. Ultimately, the data suggest that zoos have supported non-human primate conservation efforts. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thompson, Zoe Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research Paper Language A language of the resource en conservation Ethics history Primates Primatology Wildlife Biology Zoo https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/e6bd12b4767fd41c07d2059d53d898cf.pdf 73f6c07bf22e0cd5444ad7e293918c5c 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 Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Nevins, Joseph 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. 06/2026 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 Mirages of Citizenship: Informal Water Access in Xochimilco's Suelo de Conservación Subject The topic of the resource Informal Settlements Description An account of the resource This thesis explores Xochimilco's status as a conserved delegation in Mexico City and the informal settlements that have arisen in the area. Looking at access to water in conserved land, I analyze how informal residents are subject to an altered status of citizenship, unable to benefit from the government's provision of services like their formal counterparts. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lopez, Maya Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research Paper Language A language of the resource en Conservation land Informal settlements Mexico City Water access Xochimilco https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/f23e6b9526eebe8e859e5b1401a090db.pdf d2fce14197b80a0f88c23848c41683dd 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. Ronsheim, Margaret Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Sagan, Claire 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. 07/2026 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 Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration: A Conceptual Framework for Community-Engaged Resource Management Subject The topic of the resource Community Engagement in Ecosystem Restoration Description An account of the resource "My senior thesis explores community engagement with ecosystem restoration through the lens of oyster reef restoration. Drawing on connections from my personal and professional experiences, I used the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group and Billion Oyster Project as case studies—both organizations that restore wild oyster reefs and conduct impactful community engagement. In addition to my literature review, my research centered on the qualitative data I collected in interviews with leaders and employees at each organization. Comparing the strategies of these two organizations and existing case studies, I identified key differences and similarities in successes and failures in various approaches to community engagement. Over the course of my research, I came to understand the complex web of relationships entangled by resource management. Conversely, I found that the prevailing construction of humans as distinct from the environment has been used to legitimize conceptions of science and scientific endeavors isolated from human subjectivities. Both the Shellfish Group and Billion Oyster Project demonstrate different ways of being in relation to human and nonhuman communities alike, informing my frameworks, which aim to encourage more equitable and meaningful collaboration between scientists, communities, government, and all other implicated groups. Today, I am going to share with you some lessons learned from these organizations and different approaches to answering my research question: How can aquatic ecosystems serve as positive models for fresh discourses on sociality, informing changes to our inter-community and inter-species relationships and approaches to ecosystem restoration?" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yustein, Talia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research Paper Language A language of the resource en aquaculture Community Engagement restoration 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 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d7c01531e1862cc8dd985c9301885222.pdf 712ea6dd00e29245cf58afa06408aac8 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) GEOG-220 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Cartography Spa Data Vis/GIS Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Curri, Neil Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. Complete 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 Economic Influence on County-Level Partisanship Subject The topic of the resource GEOG-220 Final Project Description An account of the resource Influential Industry GDP growth correlation: 2004-2020 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gratz, Aidan 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 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/ff3dc44919a87c64cb614df5832c50c3.pdf b7247485768f6e359a83076f33fda60a 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) GEOG-220 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. artography Spa Data Vis/GIS Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Curri, Neil Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. Complete 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 Assessing the Viability of the ESA Critical Habitat for Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals Subject The topic of the resource GEOG-220 Final Project Description An account of the resource Nearly 60% of the earth’s coral reefs are threatened by a variety of human-related factors such as coastal development and marine pollution, according to the World Resources Institute (2011). Under the Endanagered Species Act (ESA), endangered species, such as Elkhorn and Staghorn corals, are given mandated Critical Habitats which legally require federal agencies to avoid partaking in harmful activities that may destroy or modify the species habitat. The Elkhorn and Staghorn Critical Habitat is placed off the U.S. designated coasts of Florida, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Little, Anna 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 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/5aa7b6bd1ec9f2c93908e7fd6235ab8b.pdf ce4727641f42ffa1b94ed7913df737f0 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) GEOG-220 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Cartography Spa Data Vis/GIS Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Curri, Neil Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. Complete Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. Fall 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 Pittsburgh Trees by Owner Occupied Units and Median Home Value Subject The topic of the resource GEOG-220 Final Project Description An account of the resource Tree cover has been historically impacted by urban development, historical disinvestment, and suburbanization. The reduction of trees in urban areas contributes to environmental racism, whereby communities of color often have fewer trees and decreased shade, resulting in higher land surface temperatures. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bagin, Beatrix 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 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/842d4a408db6948e76af933f07d3aac7.pdf 9f362872cd26a05a65ee0aaff0bdd83c 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) GEOG-220 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Cartography Spa Data Vis/GIS Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Curri, Neil Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. Complete Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. Fall 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 United States Maternal Mortality Rates 2018-2022 Subject The topic of the resource GEOG-220 Final Project Description An account of the resource This project displays United States maternal mortality rates between 2019-2022 (collected from the CDC) and includes specific racial distributions for maternal mortality with data collected in 2019. The differences between death rates reveal systemic racism in the healthcare system. Racial demographic data from 2013 is also included to compare the rates of Black maternal mortality to the total Black population in each state. Finally, 2030 projections of maternal mortality rates by county in New York state is used to show that high rates of Black maternal deaths do not occur in regions with higher concentrations of Black people. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tate, Ciara 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