Carbon and Energy Management paper earns award nomination
蹤獲扞⑹'s Carbon and Energy Management class pairs students with participating local businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint. A paper about the impact of the course is nominated for a prestigious award.
For the past six years, students in 蹤獲扞⑹s Carbon and Energy Management class gained practical experiences working with local businesses to help them reduce their emissions. Now, a paper co-authored by 蹤獲扞⑹ researchers about the impact of the course made the short list for an (AASHE) award.
The paper, , discusses the innovative course delivered in collaboration with the . The paper is a finalist for the category recognizing outstanding scholarship in higher education. The winner will be announced on Dec. 9
This is a great example of collaborations between the university and the city as well as a great collaboration on producing an article on that partnership, says 蹤獲扞⑹ Environmental and Sustainability Studies Professor Dr. Annie Booth, the papers lead author.
Booth and the co-authors examine how students in the class learn to bridge the gap from theory to practice as they work in urban laboratories in partnership with participating local small businesses. The result is mobilizing knowledge in two directions as students learn more about the business world. At the same time, participating businesses gain information about the actions they can take to reduce their carbon footprint.
Environmental and Sustainability Studies Assistant Professor Dr. Sinead Early, Carbon Realities Consulting owner Kyle Aben, Prince George Chamber of Commerce Grants Administrator Barb Otter, Prince George Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Corrigal and 蹤獲扞⑹ Senior Advisor Business Development Christie Ray all co-authored the paper, which was published in the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education in 2020.
provide global recognition to the individuals and organizations leading the higher education sustainability movement. With the help of volunteer judges, this program raises the visibility of high-impact projects, pioneering research, and student leadership that helps to disseminate innovations and inspire continued progress toward environmental, social and economic health.
The higher education sustainability community continues to show themselves as leaders in the global sustainability movement. This is never more evident than through the many entries received for the AASHE Sustainability Awards, said AASHE Executive Director Meghan Fay Zahniser. I am proud to recognize the innovation and leadership demonstrated by this years finalists.