| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.93 |
| Liaison | Ezra Small |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Karen
Hayes Director, Strategic Communications and Outreach University Relations |
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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 at UMass Amherst addresses the integration of environmental, economic, energy and cultural components, and supports projects and perspectives that have positive impacts on future resouces, ecosystem health, and human wellbeing.
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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 surveyed all departments involved in sustainability research, and compiled brief "research interest" summaries for every faculty member engaged in sustainability research. We then categorized these faculty in terms of 8 particular focal areas related to sustainability (see drop down list on our *Faculty Experts* website for which the URL is listed below).
The resulting list of faculty and their expertise is maintained in a database and is made publicly available at the website listed below.
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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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