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Communities in Schools

Sustainability Camp

The Details

20 hours of summer programming

  • Learned about the fundamentals of economic, social, and environmental sustainability
  • Learned about certifications
  • Led by professional mentors in the field of sustainability
  • Supported by peer mentors

Participant Recap

21 young women completed camp with
5/5 attended sessions

  • 33% will be first generation college students
  • 52% qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch (FARL)

Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability

  • Carbon Footprint
  • UN SDG’s
  • LEED
  • Green Buildings
  • Certifications

Social Sustainability

  • Quality of Life
  • Equality
  • Diversity
  • Governance
  • Social Cohesion

Economic Sustainability

  • Smart Investments
  • Careers
  • Conservation of Resources
  • Renewable Energy
  • Economic Choices

Mentors

Kevin Ellen Koehler

Michigan State University Tollgate Farm Educator

Libby Dunne

SIG Consulting Team

Amanda Howard

SIG Sustainability Consultant

Sengavi Thirupathy

Senior Decarbonization Analyst

Dean D’Angelo

President at GBES

Sarah Merricks

Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder at GNFZ

Nivetha Subramanian

Peer Mentor

Vishal Swamy

Peer Mentor

Vishal Varma

Logistics Peer Mentor

Vishal Varma

Logistics Peer Mentor

Mr. Dylan Gu

Energy Consultant at Sustainable Investment Group LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP

Ms. Ashwini Balasubramanian

General Manager Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Outcomes

Students worked together to create a research project from start to finish

Students presented their projects to a panel of professional judges

More than $800 distributed to participants in rewards and incentives

Students leave camp with a finished project, ready to be showcased on a school or job application

Certificates and winners declared and full class graduation

Students leave camp with a finished project, ready to be showcased on a school or job application

Winning Research Projects

Pfand System to Diminish the Dangers of Lithium Waste

Sustainability Scale to Prevent “Greenwashing”

Refill Stations for Recycling Skincare Products

Feedback
This program has allowed me to see the world in a better view because of what I can make it into. I feel motivated coming out of this and I want to continue being the best I can for my community.”
 
Nhuy
Participant
It opened my eyes to the world of sustainability! Now, I’m super interested in sustainable architecture, and will work on getting my LEED green associate certification!
 
Ananya,
Participant
This program impacted me by allowing me to connect with other students who have a passion for the environment and helps me brainstorm for ideas for my own sustainable club.
 
Lenox
Participant
I made friends who are as interested in the environment as I am! They’re reliable and helped a lot with our research.”
 
Seyona
Participant