Partner: FSU Food for Thought Pantry
Project: Local Food Resources Inventory
Student: Rachel Tullius, first year graduate student in Social Work
In Spring 2021, Rachel conducted research on local food providers for the FSU Food for Thought Pantry. Rachel’s interest in the Sustainability Fellows program came from her dedication to helping others and her passion for locally sourced food.
Partner: Healing Arts Alliance
Project: Virtual Healing Arts
Students: Alexia Denton, first year graduate student in Public Health; Ellie Rill, third year undergraduate in Environment & Society and Economics
In Spring 2021, Alexia and Ellie created an online glossary of holistic healing terms and three informational brochures for the Healing Arts Alliance.
Partner: Apalachee Audubon Society
Student: Sarah Calzada, third year undergraduate in Geography
Project: iFind Recreation Resource Database
Partner: Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA)
Students: Mackenzie Hayes, fourth year undergraduate in Environmental Science; John Massa, third year undergraduate in Sociology and Biology
In Spring 2021, Mackenzie and John worked as a team to research beach accessibility features in Florida state parks for the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA).
Project: ArcGIS Story Map for Apalachicola Basin Trails
Partner: Apalachicola Riverkeeper
Students: Dasha Kosheleva, second year graduate student in Urban and Regional Planning; Tyler Osha, fourth year undergraduate in Environmental Science and Policy
In Spring 2021, Dasha and Tyler worked as a team to compile 11 recreational trails into a single ArcGIS Story Map for Apalachicola Riverkeeper.
As the academic year comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed their time, talents, and service to creating a more sustainable campus. Despite the challenges of this year, there were many successes and wins for sustainability across campus.
Project: Provide Recommendations for a Sustainable Supply Chain
Partner: FSU Facilities, Procurement
Program: Fourth Year Undergraduate in Environmental Science and Policy
Tyler is a senior studying Environmental Science and Policy. He has a passion for protecting the environment and is interested in the intersection of business and sustainability. After graduation, he plans to work in the corporate sustainability field.
Project: Develop an Eco-Anxiety Guide for Students
Partner: Sustainable Campus
Program: Fourth Year Undergraduate in Environment and Society
Project: Evaluate Efficient Routes for Food Bank Deliveries
Partner: Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Students: Mahyar Ghorbanzadeh, Ph.D. candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering; Sajeeb Kirtonia, Ph.D. candidate in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
In Fall 2020, Mahyar and Sajeeb worked as a team to evaluate efficient routes for Second Harvest of the Big Bend.
The FSU Food for Thought Pantry provides students in need with free food and essentials. Due to staffing limitations, the Pantry faces challenges marketing its services and raising awareness across campus.
