Sustainability Studies : University of Rochester

Studying the science and technology of sustainability
Taking interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability
Combining sustainability with art and media

Courses

Linguist, philosopher, and cognitive scientist Noam Chomsky meets with students.

Take coursework that is related to sustainability or has a sustainability focus.

Experiential Learning

University of Rochester student moves mulch with Seedfolk City Farm volunteer at the Gandhi House in Rochester.

Explore ways to get involved in campus sustainability initiatives.

Faculty

Meet the professors and instructors who make sustainability part of their teaching and research.

2 Students Place Food in Jars for Fementation

Edible Art

New Media Fermentation Workshop

Spearheaded by University professors Leila Nadir and Cary Peppermint, the workshop consisted of students making their own personal vegetable ferments, such as kimchi, while new media art students documented and remixed the experience. Part of EcoArtTech’s new work-in-progress, these workshops involve collaborating with local communities to resuscitate historic food practices and foodways.

4sustainability clusters

There are currently four Sustainability clusters offered in the natural science/engineering, social science, and humanities divisions.

1000dollar stipend

Sustainability-related summer internships provide a $1000 stipend and free campus housing for the months of June and July to selected students.

Sustainability at Rochester

The University of Rochester aims to be a leader in promoting a sustainable society through our academic, education, research, patient care and health programs, in the operation of our campuses and facilities, and in our interactions with the community.

Art & Humanities

Science & Technology

UR students tutor a kindergarten class in the Rochester City School.

Education & Culture