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Envision Workshop - Spring 2023
Envision training is provided to equip participants with fundamental skills and knowledge to support a career in infrastructure. The workshop will take place on April 20 & 21, 2023, from 11 AM - 3 PM, in room CGS 136/138. The workshop will be hosted by Ms. Ifetayo Venner, President of Water Environment Federation.
April 1, 2023Events
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kebreab Ghebremichael鈥檚 Global Impact on Water and Sustainability
Dr. Kebreab Ghebremichael is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Director of the Water Sustainability Concentration in the M.S. program at the Patel College of Global Sustainability. Dr. Ghebremichael encourages students to explore further on their own and consult with PCGS professors to guide and support their sustainability careers.
April 1, 2023Faculty News
Student Spotlight: Jacob Wilson Educates and Inspires Children About Sustainability
Jacob Wilson is a graduate student at PCGS pursuing a Master鈥檚 degree in Sustainable Business. Jacob has worked on several sustainability projects, both in the U.S. and Spain. One of his great interests is educating youth on environmental sustainability.
April 1, 2023Student Spotlight
Solar Cities Solutions, Co-Founded by Dr. T.H. Culhane, Was Nominated For Three Categories in the 2023 Ad and Biogas Industry Awards
Solar CITIES Solutions, an organization founded by PCGS Climate Director, Dr. T.H. Culhane, focused on promoting sustainable solutions through biogas, has been nominated for three categories in the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards, organized by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association and the World Biogas Association.
March 29, 2023Faculty News
PCGS Climate Director, Dr. T.H. Culhane, appeared on the Mother Earth News鈥� podcast to discuss biodigester's and how to create a small homemade biogas digester that uses household 鈥渨aste.鈥� The highlight of the podcast was an interview with former PCGS student, Kenny Coogan.
March 1, 2023Faculty News
From Corporate Sustainability to Acheiving Project Goals for Clients: Sustainability Career Opportunities
Amy Pastor, VP of Sustainability at EXP, is a licensed mechanical engineer specializing in sustainable design, energy studies, and project management. With over 3,000 professionals, EXP offers engineering and consulting services globally. Amy's holistic approach to sustainable design assesses infrastructure systems to meet environmental requirements.
February 15, 2023Events
Alumni Spotlight: Winnie Mulamba
Winnie Mulamba was in the class of 鈥�19 at the Patel College of Global Sustainability with the academic concentration in Water Sustainability. Currently, Winnie is an Executive Director and is leading two sustainability collectives: Florida For Good (FFG) and B Tourism (BT), which are generating impacts on the local industry.
February 1, 2023Alumni Highlights
鈥淏reastfeeding: A Foundational Strategy to Strengthen Sustainability in Infant Nutrition and Development鈥� by Dr. Joseph Dorsey and Marian Davidove, M.A., RDN
Dr. Joseph Dorsey co-authored Chapter 17 in the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Diets with PCGS alumna and Nutritionist, Marian Davidove, M.A., RDN. The chapter is entitled 鈥淏reastfeeding: A foundation strategy to strengthen sustainability in infant nutrition and development鈥� and highlights how initiating breastfeeding early in a child鈥檚 life is the cornerstone for implementing a sustainable diet with long-term positive effects.
February 1, 2023Faculty News, PCGS in Publications
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Joseph Dorsey
Dr. Joseph Dorsey is a faculty member and Associate Dean at the Patel College of Global Sustainability. Learn more about Dr. Dorsey鈥檚 background in sustainability and his thoughts on Black History Month as we are highlighting and celebrating contributions by African Americans at PCGS.
February 1, 2023Faculty News
PCGS Student Kaylin Strauch was Awarded the 2023 Amy and Michael Drake Scholarship
Contiuing the PCGS tradition of recognizing and supporting outstanding students, PCGS awarded Kaylin Strauch the 2022 Amy and Michael Drake Scholarship. Amy and Michael Drake and Kaylin attended the Scholarship Award Luncheon with Dean Govindan Parayil, and PCGS faculty and staff.
February 1, 2023Events, Scholarships
鈥淚t鈥檚 definitely a labor of love鈥�, said Kaitlin Davis, Patel College of Global Sustainability graduate with a concentration in Food Sustainability, about her current career at Fat Beet Farm. Fat Beet Farm focuses on sustainable farm-to-table products by using a hydroponics and aquaponics systems. The location also opened a kitchen and bakery to deliver food to visitors who crave for healthy and delicious farm to table meals.
February 1, 2023Alumni Highlights, Global Sustainability News, Scholarships
PCGS Students Partnered with Tampa Interantional Airport (TPA) on an Electrification Study with Dr. Pradeep Haldar
By staying 鈥渙n board鈥� with the Tampa International Airport, PCGS continues to provide comprehensive collaborative projects with leaders in the industry. Students from the Sustainable Business Concentration at PCGS have been working with the Sustainability and Innovation team at Tampa International Airport to provide recommendations to achieve Net Zero goals as part of their electrification effort.
February 1, 2023Faculty News, Global Sustainability News