THE SUSTAINABILITY GRADUATE PROGRAMS at Wake Forest University

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Join us for a virtual conference on November 9th. Former U.S. EPA Administrators share unique leadership insights for building public trust and addressing environmental and public health crises.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Monday, November 9th, at 7:30 pm
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Energy

Yes, You Can (travel 1100 miles over 5 days in a Chevy Bolt!)

Environment

State and Federal Relationships in Environmental Protection

Climate Change

How Can We Best Equip our Students to Become Change Agents?

Sustainability

Local Craft Brewery Puts Sustainability on Tap

Sustainability

The Rise of Eco-Athleisure

Zero Waste

Waste Streams to Consumer Goods

Environment
December 6, 2019
Bill Ruckelshaus – A Remembrance
William (Bill) Ruckelshaus, the 1st and 4th Administrator of the EPA, passed away on November 27th. He has been praised as an environmental hero.
Sustainability
October 31, 2019
Why Sustainability is Important in Environmental Education
We depend on the services our environment provides for us. The irony is that we think of these services as free, when in fact they are beyond price.
Sustainability
September 17, 2019
Remarkable Networks: Survival of the Fittest Community
The morality of meeting humanity's basic needs conflicts with the generous systems that allowed such amazing growth and prosperity in the first place.
Environment
July 21, 2019
The Air You Breathe: San Antonio's Air Quality
The City of San Antonio works to make citizens healthier through asthma education and meeting EPA ground ozone attainment standards by 2020.
Climate Change
May 31, 2019
Changing Climate, Constant Faith
As stewards of the earth, we have an obligation to manage it wisely. The poor and disadvantaged are least likely to escape the effects of climate change.
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Climate Change
Energy
Environment
Human Centered Design
Student Life
Sustainability
Zero Waste

“The sustainability challenge of our times calls for a new generation of effective, informed leaders. We prepare our students for careers that are both personally fulfilling and significant for their communities and the world."

DR. STAN MEIBURG

WFU '75

DIRECTOR, GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN SUSTAINABILITY

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

Climate Change

December 19, 2018
Conservation in the Outer Banks
Locals with deep roots in the Outer Banks face challenges of over-development and continual threats of ocean-front flooding and hurricane damage.
December 19, 2018
The Frontline of Climate Change
The Outer Banks is at the frontline of climate change. Subsidence and escalating sea level rise make this shoreline one of the most threatened in the US.
May 10, 2017
Trump Failure to Lead on Climate Doesn’t Faze UN Policymakers in Bonn
The rest of the world will advance combating climate change by embracing alternative energy solutions that bring jobs & prosperity to their countries.

HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN

May 14, 2019
The Most Valuable Outcome of Human Centered Design is the Mindset
Human-Centered Design transforms the creativity generated from curious minds into innovative ideas to solve complicated problems and transform the world.
June 28, 2018
40 Degrees of Psychological Safety
Foster a generative, respectful, and psychologically safe place to explore and create - ideas flow and the innovation is real.
May 22, 2017
A Student Reflection on Human Centered Design
The human centered design process is a proven method to guide people towards a life well lived with harmony and balance.

Energy

February 11, 2020
Yes, You Can (travel 1100 miles over 5 days in a Chevy Bolt!)
Long-distance EV travel is possible. It requires planning to anticipate where charging stations are. It also requires patience.
April 1, 2019
Three-Minute Thesis: People's Choice Award Winner Norm Fraley
SUS 703 Natural Sciences for Sustainability course organizer, Norm Fraley, wins the People’s Choice Award for the Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
April 1, 2019
Racing Into the New Year
Take a ride with the Wake Forest University Sustainability Graduate Programs as they settle the great electric car debate!

Environment

November 4, 2019
State and Federal Relationships in Environmental Protection
Wake Forest's Sustainability Graduate Program hosts a distinguished panel of practitioners of state and federal policy in environmental protection.
December 6, 2019
Bill Ruckelshaus – A Remembrance
William (Bill) Ruckelshaus, the 1st and 4th Administrator of the EPA, passed away on November 27th. He has been praised as an environmental hero.
July 21, 2019
The Air You Breathe: San Antonio's Air Quality
The City of San Antonio works to make citizens healthier through asthma education and meeting EPA ground ozone attainment standards by 2020.

Sustainability

December 11, 2019
Local Craft Brewery Puts Sustainability on Tap
Foothills Brewery has achieved impressive reductions in resource and energy consumption and is committed to giving back to workers and the community.
October 31, 2019
Why Sustainability is Important in Environmental Education
We depend on the services our environment provides for us. The irony is that we think of these services as free, when in fact they are beyond price.
September 17, 2019
Remarkable Networks: Survival of the Fittest Community
The morality of meeting humanity's basic needs conflicts with the generous systems that allowed such amazing growth and prosperity in the first place.

Zero Waste

November 15, 2016
Stop ‘Yelping’ So Restaurants Can Stop Wasting
Restaurants face the challenge of incorporating sustainable practices while maintaining excellent guest reviews and satisfied employees.
April 5, 2017
Speaker Spotlight: Jay Lanier, Interface
Interface strives to innovate, reduce or even achieve negative net emissions, eliminate waste, and use nontoxic materials to create their carpet tiles.
September 7, 2016
Alumna Spotlight: Zero Waste Initiatives at Hanesbrands
Masters in Sustainability alumna blends both her career interests and passions as the Zero-waste Sustainability Analyst for Hanesbrands, Inc.

Kathmandu Valley’s Ancient Stone Spouts

Stone spouts provide water stability and represent a fundamental element of Kathmandu Valley’s intangible and tangible cultural heritage.

Solving Wicked Problems

The need for reorienting our business strategies and supply chains for building long-term sustainable solutions requires new ways of thinking.

Winston On The Weekends - Episode 1: Outdoor Life in Winston-Salem

Winston On The Weekends looks at the various outdoor activities near Winston-Salem, from hiking to climbing to rowing.

Nexus and Sustainability

To achieve lasting social and economic development around the world, the sustainable use of all resources is crucial.

People of all Faiths Face Climate Change with Hope, Action, Urgency

One of the primary responsibilities of human beings to is ensure the maintenance of that universal harmony and balance that is creation.

Sustainability and Change

We must think beyond what will happen tomorrow. To anticipate the legacy our actions will leave succeeding generations.

The Frontline of Climate Change

The Outer Banks is at the frontline of climate change. Subsidence and escalating sea level rise make this shoreline one of the most threatened in the US.

In the Shadow of COP21

After the global agreement made at COP21, U.S. cities are committing to innovative changes through sustainability and smart city strategies.

Sustainability Students Compete in Nespresso Challenge

WFU MAS students strategize environmentally-friendly initiatives for Nespresso to highlight and incorporate into their key marketing strategy.

Local Craft Brewery Puts Sustainability on Tap

Foothills Brewery has achieved impressive reductions in resource and energy consumption and is committed to giving back to workers and the community.

MAS Students Awarded for Academic Achievement

The awardees from the 2016 cohort achieving the highest cumulative grade point average are Lauren Newton and Laura LoSciuto.

Sustainability Graduate Students Celebrated at Student Showcase

Applying Human Centered Design to client sustainability projects provides creative, bright ideas for each organization to take back and implement.

Alumna Speaks on Innovation in Energy Technology at Duke Energy

WFU/MAS alumna, Jessica Hamm, is part of the Emerging Technology Office (ETO) that focuses on new energy technologies.

Winston On The Weekends - Episode 7: RiverRun Film Festival

One of Winston's best annual events is the RiverRun Film Festival, a 10-day showcase of the best independent films from around the globe.

Winston On The Weekends - Episode 8: Theater Scene

Are you in the mood to watch a movie or catch a show? Winston On The Weekends takes you to the theater scene in Winston-Salem, NC.

Bill Ruckelshaus – A Remembrance

William (Bill) Ruckelshaus, the 1st and 4th Administrator of the EPA, passed away on November 27th. He has been praised as an environmental hero.

Deer Park Chemical Fire Brings Attention to Persistent Issues

Activists want more oversight of chemical facilities in Texas after a massive chemical fire in Deer Park, Texas.

Racing Into the New Year

Take a ride with the Wake Forest University Sustainability Graduate Programs as they settle the great electric car debate!

Stop ‘Yelping’ So Restaurants Can Stop Wasting

Restaurants face the challenge of incorporating sustainable practices while maintaining excellent guest reviews and satisfied employees.

A Look Back by the Director of Graduate Programs in Sustainability, Daniel Fogel

The WFU Sustainability Graduate Program creates opportunities for faculty to direct their teaching and scholarship toward sustainability-related topics.

What the New US Farm Bill Means for Hemp Apparel

Now that hemp is available for broad cultivation, what's the opportunity for its use in apparel, and what's just hype?

Waste Streams to Consumer Goods

Repreve is a yarn made from recycled plastic bottles, turning an environmentally harmful waste stream into a new consumer product.

Healthier. Cleaner. More Efficient.

Home builders are realizing that sustainability practices are good business. They can build communities with a sustainability lens.

WFU Sustainability Graduate Students in Belize

WFU Sustainability students work in a project partnership with the CZMAI of Belize advocating for national coastal conservation.

Combating Climate Change and Health Risks Through Carbon Fees

A revenue-neutral carbon fee is one strategy to drive change in the private market and to mitigate the detrimental effects of climate change.

Restoring the Connection Between Health and the Environment

Safe drinking water isn’t just about better treatment technologies and distribution systems. It starts with clean source water.

How Can We Best Equip our Students to Become Change Agents?

Environmental educators face increasing pressure to provide students with the education, tools, and opportunities to overcome the threat of climate change.

State and Federal Relationships in Environmental Protection

Wake Forest's Sustainability Graduate Program hosts a distinguished panel of practitioners of state and federal policy in environmental protection.

Tree Species Struggle to Adapt to Climate Change

Tree species that are most vulnerable to the impacts of rising global temperatures may require intervention to adapt to changing climatic conditions.

Three-Minute Thesis: People's Choice Award Winner Norm Fraley

SUS 703 Natural Sciences for Sustainability course organizer, Norm Fraley, wins the People’s Choice Award for the Three-Minute Thesis Competition.

To the WFU Sustainability Graduate Program's Class of 2017

Use your education in sustainability to craft possibilities and to create and maintain connections to address important issues in our world.

The Rise of Eco-Athleisure

Consumers have the power to demand pragmatic innovation and change our purchasing behavior to support a more sustainable business model.

Sustainability Professor Receives NSF CAREER AWARD for Fuel Cell Research

Dr Michael Gross seeks to create and preserve nanomaterials at incredibly high temperatures for more efficient, high-powered fuel cell technologies.

Greensboro Updates Filtration System as EPA Tightens Regulations on Toxic Chemicals

The City of Greensboro is upgrading one of its major water treatment plants to help reduce potentially harmful chemicals found in the drinking water.

Hanesbrands Gains Sustainability Insight Partnering with WFU

Students gain firsthand knowledge and experience with applied sustainability through WFU Sustainability Graduate Program corporate partnerships.

A Q&A with Sustainability Graduate Coley Schiro (MA’16)

Sustainability Graduate Alumna Coley Schiro is a North American representative for the London Stock Exchange’s Green Solutions team.
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Former U.S. EPA Administrators share unique leadership insights for building public trust and addressing environmental and public health crises.

Monday, November 9th, at 7:30 pm
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