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. Cunningham, Mary Ann Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Fent, Ashley 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 Stopping the Expansion of Fossil Fuels in the Hudson Valley: The Strategies, Organizations, and Actions Needed to Make the Hudson Valley Fossil Free Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hoffmann, Melissa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en fossil fuels hudson valley 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. Gemmill, Katie Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Knights, Deon 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 ‘The Loss and the Hope”: Changing Land in Contemporary Appalachia Subject The topic of the resource land change Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hovis, Ray 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 appalachia land land change land use 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. Sagan, Claire 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 Approaching Catastrophe: An Exploration of Jewish Environmental Thought and Its Place in the Contemporary Climate Movement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hunter, Jacob Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en catastrophe climate movement environmental thought jewish https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/285dd1bd2324c54e93402cfcc44f0aa9.png 9e0f5390bd4a49e79d619458b343bebc 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 Data and Datasets Subject The topic of the resource data Description An account of the resource A collection of datasets from projects and the Office of Sustainability. 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. Please see "ICO Vision Data and Meter Dashboard Guide" for access and instructions Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. ongoing URL https://vision.ico-energy.com/ 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 ICO Vision Dashboard Subject The topic of the resource electricity Description An account of the resource This dashboard shows all of Vassar’s building submetering data live and historic. It has data download analysis capabilities. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ICO Vision data electricity energy utility website 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. Keimowitz, Alison Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Ardizzone, Leonisa 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 Integration of Chemistry and Storytelling in an Ecofriendly Mancala Game Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Irahoza, Breille Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2023 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en chemistry game mancala storytelling https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/5ee972fafc87b39ebfa2cef9fa1cbe74.pdf a34f6c6fa7a6802ab7473b5a254788cc 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 - Livia Ivie Subject The topic of the resource beavers Description An account of the resource A rise in the beaver population at the Preserve at Vassar College has resulted in flooding in several areas, causing various problems. Due to all the flooding along the Quercus and Wright trails on the Preserve, the trails have been closed. With the hope of reopening the trails, the Preserve staff have asked us to create a management plan to decrease flooding and protect a sewage line adjacent to the Quercus trail. This study uses research and knowledge to create a management plan to protect the sewage line from infiltration, preserve native trees, and reopen the trails for public use. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ivie, Livia 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/2476c5567a92e27736a03541f4f05d61.pdf 5a31718a479c043d3a533c7d337d6428 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 Guides and Informational Sheets Description An account of the resource This collection houses and guides and informational sheets relating to environmental studies and the office of sustainability. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Other A project that doesn't fall into an existing category. 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 ICO Vision Data and Meter Dashboard Guide Subject The topic of the resource data management Description An account of the resource The ICO Vision platform is a database that connects to all of Vassar’s building electricity sub-metering data. It collects data points in 15 min intervals. This is a guide about how to operate and utilize the platform’s features. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jamison, Harper; Hoffman, Kyra Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource guide Language A language of the resource en building data electricity energy guide ICO Vision submetering utility https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/bac684e158f9666850b84da61822264d.png 34ade85a1e73f6cd71e3755207928a99 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d668e85d92f2381599a906bc6b149f44.pdf 9f8d04869af8aae6c0aef13f356e626f 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. Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. ongoing Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 11/2024 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 Implementing Sustainable Waste Management on the Vassar Campus Subject The topic of the resource Composting Description An account of the resource After observing contamination in upperclassmen residence compost bins, Vassar’s Office of Sustainability interns collected data and collaborated with students, suppliers, and collectors to address the issue. They introduced new bins, bags, and signage to improve composting. This ongoing project aims to foster sustainable composting, recycling, and waste practices at Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Janczewski, Lora; Shimpach, Lily; Rojas Collins, Sofia; Sari, Diego; Pothuganti, Harshini Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/2024 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource research poster Language A language of the resource en compost Contamination Recycle sustainability waste https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/6ce63978f887c6dfb6e566f7b6d8581e.pdf 65d65deb0dfd1f808dbb43d24701fa74 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 Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann 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 Exploring Income and Food Insecurity in Washington and Arizona Subject The topic of the resource social inequities Description An account of the resource This project directly compares income and food insecurity between the states of Washington and Arizona. Much of this analysis is done on a county scale finding that Washington state is less food insecure than Arizona and that urban areas experience higher food insecurity. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jewitt, Willa 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 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/29752a458a0893e8f85bc4c785e1a1ba.png 29b18c9a4904a2bd8462d8fe804b8a53 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 Assessing Volcanic Hazard Risk in Nicaragua Subject The topic of the resource GEOG-220 Final Project Description An account of the resource In Nicaragua, natural disasters are somewhat dispersed throughout the country, but seem to be more prevalent on the western half. In this region, there is a significant amount of current and recent volcanism along the Central America Volcanic Arc. More recent (in the last 500 years) eruptions from these volcanoes has been reported to result in ash plumes that have drifted hundreds of kilometers. The spread of natural disasters across Nicaragua could indicate the experience that a given department has in dealing with issues similar to volcanic eruptions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kahn, Olivia 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