Education Archives - State of the Planet

What Is the M.S. in Sustainability Science Program?

Equipped with cutting-edge techniques, graduates of the program apply their knowledge to help organizations and businesses address environmental impacts and risks to their operations. The next deadline to apply is May 15.

by MS in Sustainability Science Program |April 9, 2021
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Environmental Science and Policy Students Win Third Place in Sustainable Fashion Competition

The team invented a hypothetical denim brand that centers sustainability and reusability.

by Alyssa Ramirez, Maya Navabi, Ariela Levy, Rashika Choudhary, and Allison Day |April 7, 2021
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Summer 2021 Earth Institute Internships

The Earth Institute is offering undergraduate, graduate and PhD students opportunities to intern in various departments and research centers in a variety of roles. Applications are due April 29.

by |April 1, 2021
The container ship, Ever Given, stuck sideways across the Suez Canal and blocking the canal to all ship traffic

How Journalists Can Track Down Great Satellite Images in Realtime

The pandemic has been making on-the-ground photojournalism difficult. Eyes in the sky offer a variety of options, some of them free.

by |March 31, 2021
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RSVP for the Spring 2021 Earth Institute Research Showcase

Due to the global pandemic, students could not travel for research this year. However, that did not stop them from conducting impressive remote research.

by |March 30, 2021
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Sustainable Development Program Seeks Teaching Assistants for Fall 2021

The deadline to apply Is May 3 at 11:55pm.

by |March 26, 2021
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Apply Now for Summer Research Experiences on Connecting Climate to Communities

Undergraduate students and educators will work with Earth Institute researchers to co-develop climate change solutions relevant for a wide-range of communities.

by Rachel Kirk |March 23, 2021
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Interwoven: A Speaker Series Talk on Equitable Relationships Between Land and People

A guest speaker introduced students to the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust and its work to secure land tenure for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian farmers.

by Caroline Horrigan |March 16, 2021
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Sustainable Development Students Tackle Four Real-World Challenges in Fall 2020 Workshop

Students provided guidance and practical recommendations for clients on a variety of sustainability issues.

by |March 12, 2021
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Students Reflect on New Science Communications Course

Four students share their final projects for the class and talk about their biggest takeaways.

by |March 11, 2021