Green Futures: Explorations in the Environment and Sustainability

Explore environmental sustainability! This interactive course is designed to empower students in the discovery, understanding, and appreciation of environmental sustainability—an area of key importance to our global future.  We invite students to embark on learning about sustainability's multifaceted dimensions with our accomplished faculty. Over the course of the program, participants will delve into the essential principles of sustainability, encompassing ecological, social, ethical, and economic aspects.

We will explore the urgency of sustainability in addressing pressing global challenges and the vital role it plays in shaping a more responsible and just future. Through thought-provoking discussions, real-world case studies, hands-on activities, and fieldwork in the richly varied natural and built environments of the Pacific NW and Portland, students will gain insights into environmental preservation, biodiversity conservation, environmental justice, and economic viability.

Field trips and expert guest speakers will provide a tangible connection to sustainability initiatives in action, inspiring students to think critically, collaborate, and take meaningful action. By the program's end, students will be equipped to make informed choices that contribute to a sustainable and brighter future.

Join us for a transformative summer institute and become a catalyst for positive change in your community and beyond!