| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.32 |
| Liaison | Andrea Trimble |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Virginia
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 6.00 |
Andrew
Greene Sustainability Planner Office of the Architect |
Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:
The University has a number of programs to support student research of all forms, including sustainability research. The Center for Undergraduate Excellence encourages students to get involved in research. The Center administers the Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards and maintains a database of research opportunities both at U.Va. and elsewhere.
The Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards provide funding for students to pursue independent research projects over the summer. While the $3,000 grants can be used to pursue projects of any topic, in the past years several grants have been awarded to students pursuing sustainability-related research projects. Projects have researched such topics as edible rain gardens, regional agriculture support systems, bioremediation to create drinking water, and storage of
solar energy. The Harrison Awards can provide valuable support to extend course-initiated sustainability research projects and may serve as a model for programs targeting project implementation.
The Student Sustainability Project Competition is an annual event designed to showcase student-proposed and student-led efforts to achieve a sustainable future. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and student groups are invited to submit proposals on projects or research that promotes responsible use of environmental resources, equitable communities, and economic efficiency – the “three E's” of sustainability. Winning projects receive several hundred dollars in funding to further research and implement their projects.
The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:
The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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