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Introduction — Advancing the Science of Sustainability College History Discovery — Traditional areas and new topics Research Centers and Cooperatives Learning — College-level courses and capstone experiences Engagement — Outreach to individuals, communities, and industry Measures of Excellence
13 Departments and Degree Programs 15 Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation (fishwild.vt.edu) 19 Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation (frec.vt.edu) 23 Department of Geography (geography.vt.edu) 27 Department of Sustainable Biomaterials (sbio.vt.edu) 31 Experience Sustainability 31 Contact Information 32 People, Our Most Important Resource Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equity and Access.
cnre.vt.edu/sciencing-sustainability Cover photo of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park by Charles Hull. Over the years, professors in the college have carried out various research projects in the park focusing on sustainability, from trail assessments to water and air quality studies.
Sciencing Sustainability