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A Future Heating Plan for Vassar College
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…
Minnesota Solar Potential
Over the last decade, the United States has seen exponential growth in solar energy, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar prices have seen a dramatic decline and…
Soil Health in Mowed vs. Unmowed Lawn Sites on Vassar Campus
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.
Biomass Estimations and Analysis of the Vassar College Arboretum
The primary objective of this analysis is to quantify and evaluate the tree inventory within the Vassar College arboretum. By analyzing the provided arboretum dataset, this project establishes a baseline understanding of the campus tree population,…
The Retreat Waste Audit
This project looked at how waste is managed in the Retreat dining area and looking into the possibility for installing a compost system to reduce landfill/incinerator waste.