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

Kathmandu Valley’s Ancient Stone Spouts

Sustainability

Sustainability and Change

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

November 23, 2019
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.
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.
March 6, 2017
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.

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

April 16, 2019
Purpose At Work: How Wrangler Is Creating The Next Generation Of Sustainable Fashion
Global fashion leaders must take on sustainability to meet growing demand and its impact on the earth’s finite resources.
January 30, 2019
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?
June 22, 2018
Sustainability and Change
We must think beyond what will happen tomorrow. To anticipate the legacy our actions will leave succeeding generations.

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.

Sustainability and Change

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

Wildlife Corridors: A Hopeful Antidote to Mass Extinction

Unlike past extinction events, this sixth extinction crisis is not caused by an asteroid impact or an ice age, but rather … humans.

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.

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.

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.

Healthier. Cleaner. More Efficient.

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

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.

How Healthy is High Rock Lake?

High Rock Lake is in desperate need of a strategy to correct an impairment from elevated levels of chlorophyll-a since the 1970s.

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.

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.

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.

Hanesbrands Gains Sustainability Insight Partnering with WFU

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

Racing Into the New Year

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

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.

Winston On The Weekends - Episode 6: Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Stroll the beautiful gardens and take in the amazing art collection at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art with Winston On The Weekends.

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.

Winston On The Weekends - Episode 2: Old Salem and Cobblestone Farmers Market

Winston On The Weekends checks out Old Salem and the Cobblestone Farmers Market in Winston-Salem, NC.

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.

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.

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.

Winston On The Weekends - Episode 4: Food Trucks!

Take a stroll with Winston On The Weekends through some of the best food options Winston-Salem, NC has to offer!

Winston On The Weekends - Episode 9: Bowman Gray Stadium Racing

Buckle up... it's time for some racing! The Bowman Gray Racetrack has a rich history and is a part of what makes Winston-Salem such a great place.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Responsible by Nature: How Nature Exposure Can Influence Sustainability Outcomes

Scientific research and personal narratives show that humans have an inherent affinity towards nature which can change how sustainably we live.

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.

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.

Strategic Sustainability

A book about how organizations can implement environmental sustainability science, theories, and ways of thinking to become more competitive.

40 Degrees of Psychological Safety

Foster a generative, respectful, and psychologically safe place to explore and create - ideas flow and the innovation is real.

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.

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.

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.

A Sustainable New Academic Year

Think globally, act locally. We have unprecedented access to a world of data, but for change to happen, it takes individual commitment and action.

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.
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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