Environmental Studies and Sustainability Degrees
It’s one thing to be a champion of the environment. It’s another to lead by example and pioneer the solutions that lead to real environmental preservation. That’s what you’ll find at RIT.
We are one of the world’s greenest universities. Everything we do–from LEED-certified buildings and solution-focused academic programs, to driving organizations toward sustainable practices and an aggressive 2030 carbon neutral pledge–is rooted in balancing the developmental needs of the present without compromising the necessities of the future.
Faces of RIT
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Entrepreneurial Solutions for Environmental Problems
Sherwyn MilletteSustainability Ph.D.Millette is from Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation that needs a way to manage a waste problem in a country with limited space. Millette is exploring if a circular economy can be the solution.
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Education: A Powerful Tool for Sustainability
Elizabeth MooreSustainability Ph.D.Moore is researching nanomaterials and their use in clean energy technologies. She’s sharing this knowledge with future generations, who have the power to impact the environment.
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Biodegradable Packaging
Carlos Diaz AcostaAssociate ProfessorDiaz Acosta's research in sustainable packaging led his class to a biodegradable solution. Developing corn-based packaging is not only being used to counteract the amount of food waste going into landfills, but also making the world a more sustainable place.
Typical Job Titles
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Manager
- Environmental Analyst
- Field Biologist
- Remote Sensing Technician
- Environmental Scientist
- LiDAR Technician
- Architect
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