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UI Researchers Unveil the Impact of Heatwaves on Lung Health

WEBStory: Jackson Fischer. A team of researchers in the Environmental Health Research Center at the University of Iowa are investigating the effects of heatwaves on …

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UI Hosts Health, Science, & Sustainability Fair

WEBStory: Josie Boyle On October 19 th, the University of Iowa held the Health, Science, & Sustainability Fair in the Iowa Memorial Union’s International Ballroom.The …

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Sustainable Buildings on Campus Office of Sustainability and the

WEBStory: Elyse Gabor The University of Iowa is committed to sustainability. In addition to becoming a priority in the University of Iowa Strategic Plan 2022-2027, sustainability has …

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What is Sustainability

WEBContrary to popular belief, sustainability is not solely about maintaining environmental quality. Rather, it is a systems way of thinking that emphasizes the need to focus on …

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Sustainability Courses Office of Sustainability and the …

WEBThe University of Iowa has set a goal for one hundred percent of undergraduate students to complete at least one sustainability-related course before graduating. Some colleges …

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Office of Sustainability and the Environment College of Liberal …

WEBUniversity of Iowa Acknowledgment of Land and Sovereignty The University of Iowa is located on the homelands of the Ojibwe/Anishinaabe (Chippewa), Báxoǰe (Iowa), …

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Green Building Office of Sustainability and the Environment

WEBBuilding with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by …

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CHEEC and OSE release report on pesticide and fertilizer use at

WEBA new report by the University of Iowa Center for Health Effects of Contamination (CHEEC) and the University of Iowa Office of Sustainability and the Environment (OSE) details …

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Student Organizations Office of Sustainability and the …

WEBOne of the ways that the University of Iowa fosters leadership is by encouraging involvement in student organizations. Several sustainability-related groups thrive on …

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Shirley Briggs and Rachel Carson: A University of Iowa Connection

WEBSincerely Yours, Shirley Briggs: A Glimpse into Her Life Shirley Briggs was born in Iowa City, Iowa on May 12, 1918. She graduated from University High School in Iowa City …

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B.S. in Sustainability Science Office of Sustainability and the

WEBMajoring in Sustainability Science (B.S.) will prepare you to meet the growing demand for students trained to work toward a better tomorrow. The Sustainability Science program …

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Environmental Justice

WEBRead About Environmental Justice Research & Reports: Iowa Energy Justice Snapshot The People, The Place: Native Americans in Iowa Principals of Environmental Justice Toxic …

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Put Nature to Work Office of Sustainability and the Environment

WEBBiophilic design is derived from the theory of biophilia (Greek translation "love of life"), which is the idea that humans have an innate desire to connect with nature and other living …

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Local Volunteering Opportunities in Sustainability Office of

WEBShelter House The purpose of Shelter House “is to provide safe shelter and help people improve the quality of their lives as they move beyond homelessness.” They are a non …

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Sustainable Water Development Program Prepares the Next …

WEBThe Sustainable Water Development graduate program aims to prepare burgeoning sustainability leaders to tackle water, food, and energy challenges.

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Academic Program Finder Office of Sustainability and the …

WEBCheck out sustainability-oriented academics at the University of Iowa! The University of Iowa offers over 400 classes that teach sustainability-related topics! Some of the …

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Brinda Shetty Office of Sustainability and the Environment

WEBBefore coming to the University of Iowa in 2013, Brinda was a public health officer in Black Hawk County, director of Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities Program (a non-profit …

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Interdisciplinary, Scalable Solutions for a Sustainable Future …

WEBBackground and Purpose The Interdisciplinary, Scalable Solutions for a Sustainable Future (ISSSF) project is funded by the Office of the Provost, Provost Investment Fund. The …

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