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.
Project: Create Bat Habitats at Lake Elberta
Partner: Apalachee Audubon Society
Program: Third Year Undergraduate in Geography
Sarah is a junior studying Geography with a minor in Environment and Society, and her sustainability journey started when she volunteered in the Atlantic Rainforest, Brazil for two months. Working in rainforest restoration helped her realize that sustainability is a lifelong practice that she wants to live by.
Project: Create a Digital Inventory of Campus Waste Infrastructure
Partner: FSU Grounds
Program: First Year Graduate Student in GIS
Jacob is a first year graduate student looking towards a future career in GIS. In his second semester as a Sustainability Fellow, Jacob continued his original project with FSU Grounds.
Project: Produce Digital Media and Short Films to Promote Sustainable Behaviors
Partner: Sustainable Campus
Program: Second Year Undergraduate in Digital Media and Production
Alex is a sophomore from Miami, Florida, pursuing digital media and production at FSU. During his second semester as a Sustainability Fellow, Alex continued his work with the Sustainable Campus team.
