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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.

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.

This project investigated the efficiency of the composting system in Vassar's senior housing areas by surveying residents.

This project investigates the efficiency of Vassar's heating system from the perspective of student residents and focusing on radiator controls.

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.…

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…

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…

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…