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1 2010 recycling and solid waste annual reportThe University of Utah's Recycling & Solid Waste Programs have achieved great success. This report summarizes these accomplishments for 2010, explains current processes, gives program highlights, and gives suggestions for continuing improvement. Three key indicators help determine the University's s...2010-06-10
2 2010 recycling and solid waste reportA presentation of the 2010 recycling and solid waste report for the University of Utah. This presentation includes the accomplishments for the year as well as areas of improvement.2010
3 2012-2017 Strategic Plan Progress ReportGlobal Change & Sustainability CenterThe Global Change & Sustainability Center (GCSC) was established on the premise that solutions to the grand challenges facing society require the best thinking from multiple perspectives and disciplines. The GCSC creates opportunities for scholars grappling with these challenges to engage in new way...
4 A few Ideas about SustainabilityUniversity of Utah
5 Active and Public Transportation Connectivity between North Temple TOD and Jordan Park River TrailZambrana, Ivis Garcia2017
6 Air Quality Literacy: A Guide for the University of UtahGlobal Change and Sustainability CenterThe Air Quality Literacy document aims to inform the University of Utah community about air quality issues along the Wasatch Front and provide the community with knowledge about how to make positive changes around this issue.2014
7 Air quality mitigation by government entitites - HB168Office of the Vice President for Administrative ServicesThis report and plan focus specifically on the activities and strategies the University of Utah employs to reduce the emissions of: small particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5); nitrogen oxides (NOx); sulfur dioxide (SO2); carbon monoxide (CO); volatile organic compounds (VOCs); and hazardous air pollu...2013-06
8 An assessment of water: awareness, use, education, and sustainability at the University of UtahWasatch Waters Think TankThe Wasatch Water Think Tank gratefully acknowledges the individuals who donated their time and energy, and provided us with vital information relevant to this assessment. The following people visited our class during the Fall 2012 semester and shared their expertise on a range of Wasatch Water issu...2013-01-01
9 Annual University Diversity ReportUniversity Diversity Committee2009
10 Become a sustainable Ute!A brochure on becoming sustainable on the University of Utah campus.2011
11 The Beehive State: an intrastate passenger rail system for Utah using existing Union Pacific tracksChristensen, MikeThis study will examine the feasibility of establishing passenger rail routes within Utah, which would run on existing Union Pacific tracks2017
12 Being Part of the University's Organic Gardening TraditionEdible Campus Gardens
13 Bicycle Initiatives at the University of UtahCampus Bicycle Committee1992
14 Bicycle Master Plan: AppendicesAlta Planning + Design and PsomasAppendices include bikeway design guidelines, selected projects, StreetPlan Model, project cost estimates, and public involvement summary2011
15 Bicycle Master Plan: Part 1Alta Planning + Design and PsomasPart 1 includes introduction, goals and objectives, summary of existing plans and studies, and summary of existing conditions2011
16 Bicycle Master Plan: Part 2Alta Planning + Design and PsomasPart 2 includes needs analysis, infrastructure recommendations, non-infrastructure strategies and implementation2011
17 Bonderman Field Station at Rio Mesa 2019 Bird Banding ReportThe primary purpose of our project is to understand the ecology and migratory patterns of the bird community at the Bonderman Field Station at Rio Mesa using mist-netting and bird banding.2019
18 Bonderman field station at Rio Mesa 2021 bird banding reportSekercioglu Lab University of Utah Department of BiologyThe primary purpose of our project is to understand the ecology and migratory patterns of the bird community at the Bonderman Field Station at Rio Mesa using mist-netting and bird banding. We capture and band birds to gain valuable insights into population size, community structure, the timing of mi...2021
19 Case Study CatalogJohnson, Marc & Rupp, Nick
20 Centennial Valley corridorCastillo-Rosado, Hector E.; Castillo, Miranda L.; O'Neil, Shanna; Keller, Annie; Haunga, TevaiCentennial Valley, Montana is a critical migration route for wildlife between Yellowstone National Park and the Northern Rockies, which is facing threats of habitat fragmentation and degradation due to poorly planned development. We used camera traps to monitor the presence, distribution, abundance,...2017
21 CHP Feasibility Analysis for University of Utah East PlantU.S. DOE Southwest CHP Technical Assistance Partnership2014
22 Community cooperation and resource management: survey and experimental evidence from rural Odisha, IndiaChowdhury, Joyita RoyThis study examines communal water use in rural India. It focuses on community projects that require collective action but involve strong free-rider incentives, in particular, maintaining irrigation infrastructure for local agriculture.2017
23 Commuter Survey Fall 2013Commuter ServicesThis comprehensive commuter survey is the first of its kind at the University of Utah, and similar transportation surveys are widely used at other universities. The data from this survey is used to create the GHG Inventory and for STARS reporting, which help to track progress in sustainability. In t...2013
24 Commuter Survey Fall 2014Commuter ServicesThis is the second annual comprehensive commuter survey at the University of Utah, and similar transportation surveys are widely used at other universities. The data from this survey is used to create the GHG Inventory and for STARS reporting, which help to track progress in sustainability. This dat...2014
25 Commuter Survey ReportCannon, GingerFirst administered in 2013, the objective of the Commuter Survey is to provide the University with an2017
26 Commuter Survey Spring 2012Commuter ServicesIn this survey, students, faculty, and staff were asked about their commuting habits to the University.2012
27 Design of bench scale model for pressure retarded osmosisMelville, JosephThis poster is a presentation on research done to create a bench scale model for experiments in pressure retarded osmosis(PRO). Also presented is a theoretical model of the power production using PRO. It presents research done in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, and was presented at ...2015-07-16
28 Disappearing nationsSilver, MayaThis study presents an exploration of the possible cultural impacts of climate change induced population displacement. The poster focuses on whole Pacific islands that will be become uninhabitable due to rising sea levels. Recommendations for reducing cultural erosion are included.2017
29 Edible Campus Gardens University of Utah Facility StudyVCBO ArchitectureFor Sustainability U. A planning document for U of U edible campus gardens under the umbrella of the U of U Sustainability Office.2018
30 Energy Ambassadors Tech ConservationUniversity of Utah Sustainability Office2016
31 Energy and environmental stewardship initiative: 2010 climate action planYoung, Michael K.From the desk of President Michael K. Young: It has never been an easy task to meet the practical needs of the present without the risk of compromising our delicate relationship with the environment. The dramatic effects of climate on the world have forced us to reassess our way of living and com...2010
32 Ensuring Sustainability LiteracyUniversity of Utah Sustainability Office
33 Estimating Groundwater Inflows to Great Salt LakeAdomako-Mensah, Ebenezer; Johnson P., William; Solomon, D. Kip; Carter, Samuel C.Great Salt Lake (GSL) is the largest saline lake in the Western Hemisphere and the eighth largest in the world. It plays a vital role in the region's ecosystem and economy.2023
34 Evaluating the efficacy of regression and machine learning models to predict prehistoric land-use patternsYaworsky, PeterPredictive modeling in archaeology is critical to making informed land management decisions and answering key anthropological research questions. However, archaeological predictive modeling su#30;ers from several theoretical, empirical, and analytical problems. To address these shortcomings, we buil...2019
35 Farming Without SoilU's Student Hydroponics Research2016
36 Friends of Red Butte Creek research, outreach and education grants 20152015
37 Friends of Red Butte Creek Research, Outreach, and Education GrantsBowen, BrendaThe Friends of Red Butte Creek and the Global Change and Sustainability Center at the University of Utah partnered with the Salt Lake County Watershed Planning and Restoration Program to offer research, outreach and educational grants to University of Utah (UU) students and faculty to pursue action-...
38 Full-scale composting financial feasibility studyMorris, CindyIn June 2005, the University's trash audit estimated 720 tons of compostable food, which was 11% of the overall waste. This study investigated collection of this organic waste. The study focused on 3 areas, since 69% of the food waste came from these: the Heritage Center Cafeteria, the Student Union...2011-08
39 Global Change and Sustainability Center 2013 Annual ReportGlobal Change & Sustainability Center2013
40 Goff Trailblazers - U of U Health Sustainability SolutionHerman, Michael, Armstrong, Calvin, Bhakta, Radhika, Vaccaro, FabrizioThe foundation of this project is centered around U of U Health's waste management. U of U Health generates about 5 tons of waste daily, and all of that waste is sent straight to the landfill with the exception of cardboard. Visibility into the waste has yet to be established, which places a barrier...
41 Green living guideThe University of Utah is proud to be a leader in sustainability. The Wasatch Mountains are a constant reminder that we should all be good environmental stewards. If everyone does a little, we can achieve a lot! The University of Utah signed the American College and University President's Climate Co...2016-08
42 Green Team FlyerPatterson, AshleyA flyer advertising ways of greening a department on the University of Utah campus2011
43 Greening of Eccles Library: a Case StudyLe Ber, Jeanne M.; Gregory, Joan M.Define greening and sustainability. Outline the issues for libraries. Describe the greening process at Eccles Library. Applying the Four R's. What does it take? The future.2001-10-26
44 Greening the library, greening the campusNichols, Karren E.This poster provides an overview of various sustainability related projects implemented by the J. Willard Marriott Library as the result of the library's 2008 Green Task Force Report.2012
45 The History of Red butte CanyonHeritahe Associates W. Dee Halverson1995
46 Housing DonationUniversity of Utah Sustainability Office2016
47 How life cycle greenhouse gas emissions change with metrics at urban scale and national scaleGhaemi, Zahra; Smith, Amanda D. Smith
48 How to Cut the Cost of Accurate and Reliable Surface Level Atmospheric Observations by an Order of MagnitudeDeFord, AlexisThe building temperature energy monitoring system (BTEMS) project addresses the need for low-cost devices to measure ambient air temperature, humidity, and surface temperature. These sets of data are key in studying heat transfer between a building and its surroundings and in increasing the area ove...
49 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Report 2017Cuandon, Braulio, Hurlbut, Andrew, Landes, Chris, Nattison, Nate, Villata, Jeremy2017
50 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle: ME 4010 Engineering Design 2 Final Report 2016Cuandon, Braulio, Hurlbut, Andrew, Landes, Chris, Mattison, Nate, Villata, Jeremy2016
51 Leveraging Place for Critical Sustainability Education:The Promise of Participatory Action ResearchCachelin, Adrienne, Rose, Jeff, Rumore, Danya Lee2016
52 Lost in the Crowd? Ridesharing with Zimride at the University of Utah2017
53 Making the Transition to Sustainable Operations at the University of Utah: A Framework for Closing the Performance GapAshurt, JosephIdentify existing gaps2019
54 Management of dissolved methane from anaerobic effluentsGupta, VedanshAnaerobic digesters in wastewater treatment plants discharge dissolved methane, which usually stripped off to the environment on subsequent handling leading to GHG emission and loss of an energy source. To prevent the emission of methane gas, we utilized a packed bed column as a post-treatment biolo...2018-02
55 The marginal value of inequalityWilson, Kurt M.The emergence of hereditary inequality is one of the most impactful events in the course of human history. However the ecological conditions and individual decisions fostering emergence remain poorly understood. Particularly lacking is examination of non-elite individual decisions. Behavioral eco...2018-02
56 Modeling of thermal storage tank for heat recovery applicationsRahman, AowabinPresented at the GCSC (Global Change and Sustainability Center) Research Symposium. The goal of this research was to develop a mathematical model of a stratified thermal storage tank containing stationary fluid with hot and cold heat exchangers.The model could be used as a screening tool to allow b...2016-02-02
57 Modeling of thermal storage tank for heat recovery applicationsRahman, Aowabin; Fumo, Nelson; Smith, Amanda D.The goal of this research was to develop a mathematical model of a stratified thermal storage tank, which could be used as a screening tool to allow building designers and owners to determine size and configuration of a storage tank for operation with a distributed generation system.2017
58 Modeling Temporal Variation in Externalities Related to Electricity Purchases for BuildingsPleve, Kaden; Smith, Amanda D.Presented at the Global Change and Sustainability Center Research Symposium
59 Multi-Objective Optimization - Waste Heat Recovery Systems in Food ProcessingLegorburu, Gabriel2019 ASHRAE Winter Conference
60 Natural History Museum of Utah, Rio Tinto Center Sustainable Traits & Resources Fact Sheet2016
61 Office of Sustainability 2013 Sustainability ReportOffice of SustainabilityFor Sustainability U. A planning document for U of U edible campus gardens under the umbrella of the U of U Sustainability Office.2013
62 Older adults' attitudes, concerns, and support for environmental issues in the "New West"Caserta, Michael; Wright, Scott D.; Lund, Dale A.The natural environment has been a missing topic from education and public policy forums concerning an aging society. This study examines demographic trends and several socio-demographic influences on attitudes, concerns, and active support for environmental issues among older adults in a retirement...2003-08-01
63 Outdoor Physical Campus Assessment Individual Campus ResultsEckert, Erica2013
64 Paper project 2011Student Affairs initiative to reduce the overall consumption of paper -both recycled and non-recycled2011
65 Pilot study on how indoor environmental and physiological variables affect human thermal confortThomas, Jermy V.; Smith, Amanda D.Poster presented at GCSC Research Symposium, 2019.
66 Pioneer Garden 2040 Master PlanEdible Campus GardensThe purpose of this document is to provide the University of Utah's Office of Sustainability; with a comprehensive 21-year vision for the future space of the Pioneer Garden. It will; serve as an implementation timeline to aid in the continued development of the Edible; Campus Gardens.2019
67 Planetary Health Report Card (Medicine): Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of UtahSchool of Medicine, University of Utah
68 Pollinator Garden, University of Utah Construction Document SetG. Brown Design Inc.2019
69 Poverty traps, risk and natural disasters: micro evidence from rural Odisha, IndiaChowdhury, Joyita RoyThe study examines the formal and informal risk coping mechanisms that the rural communities rely upon to protect themselves from the impacts of adverse weather shocks.2016-02-02
70 Proposal to Create M.A. and M.S. Degrees in Environmental HumanitiesChapman, David S.2004
71 Public water supply: how much energy does it take?Sowby, Robert B.This study collected annual water use and energy use data from 109 water utilities in the United States. The effort is the first to compile a consistent dataset of city-scale water and energy observations that describes the electric loads associated with public water services.2017
72 Quantifying Electricity-Related Emissions for On-Campus BuildingsSavas, AlexiaThis UROP funded project looked to quantify indirect emissions for on-campus buildings using the Skyspark database and EPA calculated emission factors. This poster was presented at the 2019 Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium.2019
73 Range Creek Upland Monitoring Report, Summary of Data Collected July 12‐13, 2011Andrews, EmersonMonitoring transects were established in summer 2011 to collect baseline vegetation/ground cover data in the upland areas of Range Creek Canyon. The need for these data became apparent in spring 2011, as plans were developed to reintroduce livestock grazing to the canyon and to implement vegetation ...2011
74 Re-Imagining Jordan ParkAngela Rimero, Denis Faris, Kate Rubalkava, Sarah Munro2013
75 Recommendations for greening the J. Willard Marriott Library: report of the Marriott Library Green Task ForceJ. Willard Marriott LibraryThe completion in Fall 2008 of the extensive renovation of the J. Willard Marriott Library and the moving of many staff groups back into the Library presents an excellent opportunity to identify and promote environmentally responsible practices and encourage sustainable behaviors. Recognizing this,...2008-09-25
76 The Red Butte Canyon Ozone Network: leveraging existing infrastructure to probe background concentrations, canyon flows and stratospheric oxidant exchangeMitchell, Logan; Bares, Ryan; Trejo, EricaThe Salt Lake Valley (SLV) experiences frequent prolonged pollution episodes impacting the health of the ~1 million residents of the valley. These health effects include an array of respiratory and pulmonary problems, chiefly among susceptible populations and those participating in outdoor activitie...2021
77 Red Butte Creek Survey ResultsGlobal Changes & Society Class2013
78 Red Butte Reservoir Management PlanThe Red Butte Management Plan was prepared by a sub-committee of the June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program (JSRIP). The JSRIP is greatly thankful for the time and support of those who have work to complete this document:
79 Resolution to Reaffirm a Commitment to Achieving Net-Zero Carbon EmissionsASUU; University of Utah Sustainability Office; Facilities Sustainability and Energy TeamDate of document is April 2019 For SustainabilityU archive This resolution was adopted by the U of U academic senate https://academic-senate.utah.edu/meetings/april-1-2019/ The Sustainability Office would like to have an archived copy in order to link to a website that documents a history of U of U ...2019
80 Results of the Great Salt Lake dust plume study (2016-2018)Perry, Kevin; Crosman, Erik T.; Hoch, Sebastian W.2019
81 Revitalization of Red Butte Creek: A University of Utah Asset- Phase 2 UpdateAndrews, EmersonIn the Spring 2013 semester a number of classes across campus focused on the past, present, and future of Red Butte Creek-providing insight into opportunities for University stewardship. We describe five recommendations that will enhance the University's research, education, and outreach missions an...2013
82 Revitalization of Red Butte Creek: a University of Utah Campus AssetAndrews, EmersonThe presence of the Red Butte Creek (RBC) riparian corridor on the University of Utah campus presents a unique opportunity for environmental education, research, and outreach. As an outdoor classroom and on-campus "field station" opportunity, the RBC represents an asset to help define a signature st...2012
83 Salt Lake City Community Carbon Footprint2010
84 Salt Lake City Urban Ranger ProgramNational Park Service, Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program in Utah, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, University of Utah, and Jordan River Commission
85 Savings & Incentive Report The University of Utah: Buildings 9, 10, 13 & 83 RCxRocky Mountain Power2016
86 SCIF BylawsUniversity of Utah2011
87 SCIF Fee ApprovalBoard of Trustees2009
88 Sill center sustainability assessment: creating a template for future use on campus buildingsGaines, Emily; Swanepoel, WillIn the United States, 80% of electricity consumption is by buildingsi. Nationwide, over 7 billion gallons of water is used each day for landscape irrigationii. The University of Utah main campus contains approximately 300 buildings on 1,500 acres of land. There is currently little data available reg...
89 Skiing for fun when life was nasty, brutish and shortGreen, MattHistorians have described pre-modern skiing as utilitarian. Few would have taken risks to experience skiing. However, I have uncovered compelling evidence that presents a mixed picture. People found inspiration and even joy in the act of gliding over the snow.
90 Statistical modeling of watershed scale evapotranspirationDhungel, Sulochan; Barber, Michael E.This project develops a statistical model using estimates of evapotranspiration derived from remote sensing techniques to predict agricultural water consumption. With future climate data, this model can be used to predict future consumptive use2017
91 Stratigraphy and paleontology of Norwood Tuff and Fowkes Formation: northeastern Utah and southwestern WyomingNelson, Michael Earl1971
92 Sustainability and recycling initiatives: South Jordan Health CenterAndersen, DarvA presentation on the sustainability and recycling initatives of the South Jordan Health Center, University of Utah Health Care.2014
93 Sustainability in the collection: an MLS student internship experienceBullough, Emily E.This poster provides an overview of a sustainability internship conducted at the Marriott Library from May to October 2012. Two library science students, Emily Bullough and Jessica Breiman, worked with two librarians and an English PhD student to develop a collection development policy for the subje...2013
94 Sustainability Office Equity ReviewUniversity of Utah Sustainability OfficeSustainability office equity commitments2020
95 Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund Annual report Fall 2011-Spring 2012The Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund, also known as SCIF, oversees competitive grants for student projects focused on sustainability education and energy efficiency at the University of Utah. SCIF's mission is to provide funding for real-world projects that improve the University of Utah's environ...2011
96 Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund Annual report Fall 2013-Spring 2014The Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund, also known as SCIF, oversees competitive grants for student projects focused on sustainability education and energy efficiency at the University of Utah. SCIF's mission is to provide funding for real-world projects that improve the University of Utah's environ...2013
97 Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund Annual Report Fall 2015 - Spring 2016University of Utah Sustainability OfficeThe Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund (SCIF); oversees competitive grants for student projects; focused on sustainability education, environmental; issues, energy efficiency, and more at the University; of Utah. SCIF's mission is to provide funding for realworld projects that improve the U's enviro...2016
98 Title V Operating PermitState of Utah, Department of Environmental QualityEmissions from the University of Utah are primarily due to the operation of: boilers, comfort heating equipment, and emergency generators. Boilers located throughout the campus are covered by "Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units" found in 40 ...2020
99 U of U Tree Identification TourKuhns, MichaelTrees on the University of Utah (UofU) campus are very diverse. As a designated State Arboretum the UofU values its urban forest resources and readily shares them with the public. Here we highlight some of the most interesting trees in the western part of campus, including key identifying characteri...
100 University of Utah Climate Resilience AssessmentClimate Commitment Task Force Subcommittee on Climate Resilience2021
101 University of Utah Climate Resilience Assessment MatrixBrunvand, Amy2021
102 University of Utah Commuter Survey Report 2022
103 University of Utah Diversity Action Plan ProposalParker, LaurenceThe events surrounding the African American student movements on campus to address continued overt racist incidents and undergirding racial climate problems related to institutional and systemic racism came to a head this fall at the University of Missouri-Columbia campus; as the Black football play...2015
104 University of Utah Green TeamsGreen Teams were started to help the University of Utah reach a goal of climate neutrality as soon as possible.2010
105 University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library: sustainability collection development policy reportBrunvand, AmyIn May 2012, the Marriott Library received grant funding from the Chevron Corporation to conduct an audit of the Library's collection development policies as they relate to sustainability. Out of these monies the Marriott Library Sustainability Working Group (MLSWG) was formed to compile this report...2012-10-31
106 University of Utah LCA Hand Dryers Analysis Presentation Spring 2016Richardson, Avyette A., Hansen, Lauryn C.2016
107 University of Utah Sustainability Research Center Community-Based Interdisciplinary Education and Research ProposalUdell, Kent S., Daily, Cheri2009
108 Utah- "Coolest Schools" QuestionnaireColby, Jennifer2011
109 The Wasatch Experience Faculty AgendaUniversity of Utah Sustainability Office2016
110 Wasatch Experience Impact SummaryUniversity of Utah Sustainability Office
111 Water bottle filling station and awareness campaignGoal of this project is to work with students to create awareness and reduce the amount of plastics consumed by library staff & patrons. Funded by the Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund (SCIF).2011
112 Wind farm density and harvested power in very large wind farms: a low-order modelCortina, Gerard; Calaf, MarcThis project aims to develop a simplistic numerical model to determine the number of wind turbines that should be placed given a land extension, in order to maximize the power output as a function of different atmospheric stabilities2017
113 Working for a Greener U: Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund Annual Report Fall 2010 - Spring 2011The Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund, also known as SCIF, oversees competitive grants for student projects focused on sustainability education and energy efficiency at the University of Utah. SCIF's mission is to provide funding for real-world projects that improve the University of Utah's enviro...2010
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