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Shell Center papers produced by Rice Students
Stakeholder Relations Research in Pinedale, Wyoming
Clean Air Act Implementation in Houston, 1970-2005
Houston Ship Channel: Keeshan & Bost Chemical Company Case Study
The Shell Center for Sustainability supports the development of new engineering and scientific curricula to educate an upcoming generation of students who will incorporate sustainability concepts into future business plans, designs and processes. We work to link Rice students to opportunities both within and outside of the university that will enhance their knowledge of sustainability. The Center also serves as a public educational forum for addressing critical issues related to global sustainabilty (see Outreach).
The Center has supported numerous studies and projects undertaken by Rice students on key sustainability issues. Highlights include:
- Development of course related to sustainability and the energy industry
- Research on the implementation of the Clean Air Act in Houston, 1970-2005
- Stakeholder relations research related to energy production and conservation in Pinedale, Wyoming
- Examination of sustainability practices at a Houston-based chemicals company
- Participation in Air Quality, Water Quality, Climate Change, Coastal Cities, and Houston Future Scenarios workshops
Environmental Programs
Rice university introduced the professional master's degree in Environment Analysis and Decision Making in fall 2002.
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to major in an environmental program under several options.
Campus Sustainability
New initiatives and projects are taking place and being launched regularly. From building green to biodiesel production and use, learn more about Sustainability at Rice.
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Student Projects on Sustainable Development:
Will Conrad, undergraduate
Developed a background paper for the Exxon funded Clean Air act Conference
Andrea Crumpacher, Professional Masters in Science
Participated in Scenarios Conference; attended Duke Energy Conference
Clayton Forswall, post-undergraduate research assistant
Organized and developed a background paper for the Air Quality conference
Rachel Gelman, undergraduate
Prepared contingent valuation analysis poll in Pinedale, Wyoming
Alison Harris, undergraduate
Water research and Chinese language study, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
Katie Beth Higgins, post undergraduate research assistant
Delivered a presentation on Health Impact Analysis at a major conference.
Matt Hoetze, Professional Masters in Science
Developed a case study on the sustainability practices of a chemical plant
Nicholas Lacouture, Rice MBA graduate
Prepared contingent valuation analysis poll in Pinedale
Karen Mascarenhas, undergraduate
Conducted research on the Clean Air Act
Sarah Mason, Professional Masters in Science
Participated in the Air Quality Conference and the Scenarios Conference
George McGuirk, post-undergraduate research assistant
Research assistant following graduation P
Prepared background materials for water seminars
Christine Robichaud, Professional Masters in Science
Preparied case study chemical plant. Developed a sustainable development course curriculum
Avanti Tamhane, Professional Masters in Science
Participated in the in Houston's Scenarios Conference
Stephanie Taylor, undergraduate
Developed background information on the Coastal Cities Conference
Doug Thompson, Professional Masters in Science
Participated in the Houston Scenarios Conference; Prepared a proposal for Air Quality project
Abby Watrous, post undergraduate research assistant
Prepared a proposal to Exxon for the funding of the Air Quality Project
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