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Welcome to the virtual Showcase page for Dr. Buday's ENS 401 Environmental Problem Solving class! We are pleased to present four projects this semester, with two containing primarily virtual components. This work encompasses critical pillars of sustainable development, including projects on sustainable food, water, energy, and waste systems. Utilizing the Design Thinking Process, each team has explored broad interests in these development areas, supplemented their inquiries with additional research, and ultimately arrived at an idea for reducing the environmental footprint of our campus community, as well as improving the environmental quality of our broader Great Lakes system. Thanks for visiting our page and leaving constructive comments for the virtual presentations created by the Sustainable Food Systems and Sustainable Schooling groups. We hope to see you at the in-person poster session on Friday, April 1st (11:30am-1:00pm) in 2250 Kirkhof Center on Allendale Campus, where you can see the full presentations for the Algal Blooms and Reducing Plastic Bag Usage groups.
Diana K., Jacob W., Laura S., and Logan B.
Increasing access to fresh, affordable, sustainably cultivated food is a challenge on college campuses. In this project, students envision feeding Lakers locally by repurposing ornamental rooftop gardens on campus to raise edible plants. It's a project you can really sink your teeth into!
Mason B. and Vladimir T.
Through the Charge It! initiative, GVSU Facilities Services seeks to increase access to device charging for students on campus. However, making it easier to charge devices will increase GV's demand for electrical power. In this project, students take up the challenge of promoting more conscientious energy consumption on campus through a series of short lessons designed for use by ENS instructors.
Reducing GVSU's Plastic Bag Usage
Reducing GVSU's Plastic Bag Usage
Angela K., Lauren B., Matt D., Morgan P., and Paige C.
Tired of feeling like you're drowning in a sea of plastic trash? We are! This group explored the feasibility of going green at the Laker Store by replacing single-use plastic bags with reusable bags. See their full proposal at the Showcase this Friday, April 1st at 11:30am-1:00pm in 2250 Kirkhof Center.
Lake Erie Algal Blooms
Lake Erie Algal Blooms
Blake W., Madison S., Marcus I., and Riley M.
Everyone loves a good split pea soup, but not in our Great Lakes! In the Lake Erie watershed, nutrient loading from agricultural runoff contributes to harmful algal blooms. This project team investigated several technological interventions and found iron slag filters the most promising. See their full assessment at the Showcase this Friday, April 1st at 11:30am-1:00pm in 2250 Kirkhof Center.
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