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Analyzing three pillars of sustainable development goals at sub-national scales within the USA Open

Rupal D. Mangukiya, Dann Sklarew · 2023

America is a paradox: one of the world's economically leading countries, lagging in sustainable development (SD). Drawing on many studies, the problems caused by imbalances between the environment and economy often result in resource drain…

A Circular Economy for O'ahu's Management of Single-Use Plastics Open

Natsuki Watanabe, Dann Sklarew · 2023

Ever since Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) became a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, societal emphasis has generally been on downstream management – such as recycling efforts and cleanups – of SUP waste. Less attention has been given to upst…

Categorizing Professionals’ Perspectives on Environmental Communication with Implications for Graduate Education Open

Karen Akerlof, Taryn Bromser-Kloeden, Kristin Timm, Katherine E. Rowan, John Olds , et al. · 2021

The study of environmental communication originated as a diverse multidisciplinary field encompassing a wide array of communicator perspectives. However, as the field evolved, mass media and journalism became its perceived scholarly focus.…

BREAKOUT GROUP: Classroom For Everyone: Welcoming And Supporting Learners Of All Genders Open

Lulu Geza Kelemen, Brian Kochan, Angela Nastase, Dann Sklarew, Deborah C. Stearns · 2019

Session LOCATION: George's (3rd floor of Johnson Center) As a breakout during a special featured ITL session, "Conversations about Supporting Diverse Students," we address the question, "How can faculty create a mindful, gender-inclusive l…

Integrated Water-Energy Policy for Sustainable Development Open

Dann Sklarew, Jennifer F. Sklarew · 2018

Numerous studies indicate a close interdependence between the water and energy industries given that energy production is usually characterized by high water-consuming capacity and that increasing water availability requires significant en…

Incorporating Action Research for Big Social, Ecological and Learning Impacts Open

Dann Sklarew, Susan Allen Nan, Meagan Call-Cummings, Elizabeth K. DeMulder, Jessica Srikantia , et al. · 2018

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: An intercollegiate team of faculty will demonstrate how an action research (AR) approach can enhance students’ learning by addressing real-world problems in our communities. We will share how we integrate AR into…

Community-Based Research: Amplify Undergraduate Engagement in Inquiry Open

Wendy Wagner, Dann Sklarew, Julie E. Owen, Lesley Smith · 2018

Community-based research is a partnership approach to research that involves both researchers and community members in the research process. Community members participate in the formulation of the research question, the interpretation of t…

Research Experience for Undergraduates: Assessing Ecosystem Health in the Tidal Potomac River Open

Dann Sklarew, Amy E. Fowler, Kim de Mutsert · 2017

BRIEF SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session will discuss experiences from a 2017 undergraduate research project to present findings, lessons, and recommendatoins for developing successful undergraduate research expriences. ____________________…

Collaborative Learning to Realize United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and Professional Roles Open

Dann Sklarew · 2017

Advanced undergraduates often seek a capstone learning experience to demonstrate the skills and understanding they have honed in college. Learning to apply both to a global challenge, such as realizing one of the United Nations Sustainable…

Learning to realize a more sustainable world Open

Dann Sklarew · 2016

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (2015) established 17 targets — such as “no hunger,” “clean water” and “climate action” — to unite humanity in pursuit of a shared, prosperous future. These diverse global goals provide a un…

Lessons from the Ebola Outbreak: Action Items for Emerging Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Open

Kathryn H. Jacobsen, A. Alonso Aguirre, Charles Bailey, Ancha Baranova, Andrew Crooks , et al. · 2016

Up the Pyramid, Around the Loop—Action Research Cultivates Sustainability Scholars to Green the Campus Open

Dann Sklarew, Andrew Wingfield, Allison Richards · 2015

With the support of a three-year curriculum development grant from the Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR), we have integrated undergraduate research in sustainability studies into our curriculum. This …

Learning Inside-Out: Turning the Outside World into Class with an Eye Towards Sustainability and Well-Being Open

Dann Sklarew, Andrew Wingfield, Allison Richards · 2015

This session examines emerging "flipped classroom" techniques to promote active learning about sustainability and well-being. First, presenters share a few pedagogical tools for active, mobile learning among sustainability studies practiti…

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