Sustainability Studies at Lyndon
Our planet’s dwindling resources and growing population are creating a demand for professionals well-versed in sustainability issues. A program in Sustainability Studies will prepare you to address the largest environmental issues facing modern society.
While the heart of sustainability is scientific, you will learn that implementation is a multifaceted political, economic, and cultural activity. The program will focus on three ominous problems:
- Human impacts on biodiversity
- Generation and distribution of energy
- Access to, and production and management of, fresh water
The Sustainability program emphasizes a hands-on, learn-by-doing philosophy. You will be encouraged to get involved locally as a volunteer or intern. Coursework in applied science gives you hands-on experience in areas such as the responsible production of biofuels, management of waste, and management of water.
An interdisciplinary set of core courses rooted in the sciences includes coursework in:
- Leadership
- Culture
- Ethics
- Economics
- Communication
- Political science
The program will equip you to think globally and act locally, via:
- Internships
- A Capstone project
- Practical experience designing and implementing solutions to environmental problems in the Northeast
- An international perspective and opportunities for study abroad
Careers
Among the career options for students graduating with a degree in sustainability are the following:
- Public Relations
- Law
- Journalism
- News Media
- Management
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Livestock Management
- Recreation Public Policy
- Alternative Energy, Sustainable Building, Landscaping
- Sustainability Education
- Green Investment Counseling
- Sustainable Development, Waste Management, Natural Resource Management, Testing and Monitoring, Conservation Science, Soil and Water Conservation Science
- Economics
- Market Research, Advertising
- Advocacy
- Grantmaking
- Green Manufacturing
- Recycling
- Environmental Compliance
- Sustainability Research and Development
- and more
Faculty
David S. Conant, Ph.D.
Professor, Botany
david.conant@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6485
Alan Giese, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Biology
alan.giese@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6329
Alison S. Lathrop, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Geology
alison.lathrop@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6500
Benjamin Luce, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Physics
benjamin.luce@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6230
Elizabeth Wilkinson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
elizabeth.wilkinson@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6247