Spotlight

Sofia is working with the Waysmeet Center in Durham, NH to examine how they can increase the amount of fresh, local produce that enters their food pantry.I have always been passionate about food systems and agriculture and want to explore if work like this would be a good…

Taylor is working with Prime Buchholz to evaluate investment managers on their sustainability and diversity practices to strengthen impact reporting for clients.I applied to this fellowship because it sits at the intersection of sustainability and finance, the two fields I am interested in.…

Danielle is working with the City of Concord, NH to build the first city-wide tree and carbon inventory using GIS and mapping technology to give city decision-makers a clear picture of their existing carbon stores and the value of urban forests, while helping them make development decisions…

Molly is working with Mark Foods to support their goal of achieving B Corp certification, which evaluates social and environmental responsibility in operations and overall business practices. Molly is identifying areas where they are meeting certification standards, helping organize…

Caleb is working with New England Municipal Sustainability (NEMS) Network to quantify divergence of energy use incentives between landlords and renters inside the network. Caleb is extending the data dissemination work done by the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Environmental Legacy Transition…

Collaborating with Kenya Connect to help design more accessible learning environments for students with disabilities to improve access to education in rural Kenya, occupational therapy students Livia Souza ‘26, Maya Wingsted ’27, Ella Johnsen ’27, Sarah Potter ’27, Abigail Tobin…

Jaren Unzen ’26, computer science: algorithms and international affairs, 
Hunter Moore ’25G, natural resources and the environment, current doctoral student, and Maeve Kelley ’25, wildlife and conservation biology, partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Society of Cambodia. The team mapped…

Have you had favorite electives that count toward the SDM? One of the standout courses in my SDM experience was "Ecogastronomy." This course provided profound insights into the intricate relationships between food systems and sustainability. We had the opportunity to break down and analyze the…

Brett has immersed himself in sustainability education and experiences from day one at UNH, taking full advantage of a wide array of Sustainability Institute programs, and all the dual major has to offer. Brett has applied his classroom to learning to experiences like Sustainability Fellowship,…

Gabi graduated in 2022 with an International Business and Economics, and Sustainability dual major and is the Marketing and Sustainability Associate at Coast of Maine Organic Products Inc. Passionate about transforming the business sector for the better, while at UNH Gabi became involved with the…

"During my initial search for a university, I knew I wanted sustainability to be one of the main focuses of my undergraduate learning."  For Bella, the sustainability dual major led her to some of the "best classes I have taken at UNH", to a paid summer Sustainability Fellowship position…

Cassidy Yates graduated in 2020 with an Environmental Engineering and Sustainability dual major and in 2022 with a Master's in Environmental Engineering. As a senior Cassidy was a guest on our blog and talked about why the sustainability dual major at UNH made a world of difference for her.…