Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 74.51
Liaison Miriam Keep
Submission Date July 31, 2013
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STARS v1.2

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Stephanie Lage
Assistant Director
Ctr for Sustainable Environment
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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:
Sustainability research focuses on a key principle of sustainability (such as social equity or environmental stewardship); addresses a sustainability challenge (such as climate change or poverty); or furthers our understanding of the interconnectedness of societal and environmental challenges. Sustainability research leads toward solutions that support economic prosperity, social well-being, and ecological health.

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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:
We already possess a large database of researchers identified by their primary research thematic area, ie. energy, water, food, etc. We are working to validate this database and add more individual researchers.

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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:
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