Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.21
Liaison Elizabeth Swiman
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2011
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Florida State University
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 6.00 / 6.00 Elizabeth Swiman
Director of Campus Sustainability
Facilities
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Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:

FSU offers a variety of ways for students to engage in sustainability research:

IESES provides an interdisciplinary curriculum in energy engineering, science and the sustainable energy economy, to produce the next generation of educators, engineers, scientists, policymakers and planners.

The Seminole Association for Sustainable Energy (SASE) is designed to help students find research and employment opportunities in sustainable energy technology, society and policy as well as climate change adaptation. SASE provides students with an opportunity to present their research, participate in competitions and network with notable FSU alumni and faculty in the field.

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) promotes and supports the engagement of FSU undergraduates in research and creative projects with the supervision or collaboration of FSU faculty. OUR lists research and internship opportunities; awards and scholarships are available to support research activities.


The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
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Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:

The Institute for Energy Systems, Economics & Sustainability (IESES) was founded in 2008 through a grant received through the Florida Legislature (HB7135, established the Florida Energy & Climate Consortium). A steering committee of faculty awarded funding to 26 projects whose evaluation criteria included developing interdisciplinary projects and developing opportunities for students to engage in sustainability research. Faculty were rewarded with summer pay for their research, general vita support, and workshops to build a cohesive research group to further spark cross-campus collaborations.


The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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