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Program Guide to Dartmouth: A Student Perspective
Hi, I’m Watts! I participated in Sustainable Summer in 2019, at Dartmouth for the program Entrepreneurship and the Environment. I live in Colorado, but I’m graduating high school this spring, and then I’ll be heading to Connecticut for college. I’m going to Yale to study Environmental Engineering and Economics. My participation in Sustainable Summer helped… Read More
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Final Pitches at Cornell
Yesterday’s final pitches showcased the hard work our student teams have put in over the last three days as they worked through the challenge of developing an original idea for a solution to an environmental problem into a minimum viable product or program. Our panelists for the event were Cornell’s Director of Campus Sustainability and… Read More
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A Lovely Week at Cornell
We’ve had a lovely week at Cornell to start of this Sustainable Summer program. In the classroom, we’ve been exploring energy while also learning a lot about innovative organizations working to address climate change. There has also been plenty of time for fun and some off-site excursions, including a trip to Treman State Park yesterday… Read More
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Final pitches and a recap of the weekend
Today’s final pitches showcased the hard work our student teams have put in over the last three days as they worked through the challenge of developing an original idea for a solution to an environmental problem into a minimum viable product or program. Our panelists for the event were Cornell’s Sustainability Manager and Cornell’s Executive… Read More
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Welcome to Cornell
Stormy weather, lost luggage, and epic flights delays can’t keep this group down. We are officially up and running at the 2023 Environmental Leadership Academy at Cornell. Kudos to everyone who powered through some tough times getting to campus and jumped right into the action. So far this week we’ve covered energy sources and uses;… Read More
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A Student’s Perspective on Applying to Sustainable Summer
Hi, I’m Watts! I participated in Sustainable Summer in 2019, at Dartmouth. I lived in Colorado and graduated high school in Spring 2020. I currently attend Yale where I study Mechanical Engineering. I am especially interested in architectural engineering, combustion analysis, and energy systems. My participation in Sustainable Summer helped encourage me in this direction,… Read More
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The Difference Between Cornell Precollege and Sustainable Summer at Cornell
Image Attribution: sach1tb, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Cornell University is a highly regarded Ivy League institution located in Ithaca, New York (with additional campuses in New York City). Cornell offers exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including engineering, arts, sciences, business, law, and more. For high school students, Cornell’s… Read More
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Lime-Based Paints: An Eco-Friendly Alternative
Photo Attribution: Photographs by Gnangarra via Wikimedia Commons Lime-based paints have been around for centuries and have been used for a variety of purposes, including interior and exterior wall coatings, frescoes, and murals. These paints have gained popularity in recent years due to their unique properties, environmental friendliness, and durability. In this blog post, I… Read More
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Sustainability at Cornell University
Image Attribution: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Cornell University is a world-renowned institution that prides itself on its commitment to sustainability. Over the years, the university has implemented a range of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainable practices on campus. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer… Read More
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Solar PV vs Solar Thermal: A Basic Explanation
Solar energy represents only 1.5% of the total US energy supply, but it is undoubtedly the one most frequently referenced when the average person thinks about clean and renewable energy. With more and more people looking to switch to solar power for their energy needs, we thought it would be a good idea to explain… Read More
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