| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.40 |
| Liaison | Mary Fischer |
| Submission Date | Feb. 17, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Brandeis University
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Irving
Epstein Senior Advisor to the Provost for Research , Professor of Chemistry Office of the Provost |
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Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
Yes
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A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
Scholarship that seeks to investigate and understand the environmental, economic, social, and cultural impacts of natural resource use, and develop practices that conserve the natural environment while promoting long-term economic and social justice for all members of society over successive generations.
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Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
Yes
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A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
Using the definition, we searched the Faculty Guide which lists all faculty research activities. We also shared the list with various faculty and offices to review and add their contributions.
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Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
Yes
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The website URL where the sustainability research inventory is posted (required if claiming Part 3 of the credit):
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Thank you to Professors Laura Goldin, Sabine von Mering and Eric Olson for creating the Brandeis definition of sustainability in research. We hope to put the inventory on a more prominent page on the website in the future.
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