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Tulane University Students’ Replies to Transportation, Parking and Energy Use Survey
David A. Gray
Reports on the method and results of a 2008-2009 survey of Tulane students about their transportation choices and energy use. The survey was conducted by service learning students in Professor Rick Duque’s sociology classes. (April 2010)
2008-2009 Tulane Transportation Survey
David A. Gray
Service learning students in Professor Rick Duque’s Sociology classes conducted a telephone survey to assess the transportation choices of Tulane staff, faculty and students. This is a summary of their results. (2009)
Solar Photovoltaic: A Proven Energy Solution
Nick Cope, Mario Coronel, Domnik Knoll, Ruth Yomtoubian
This paper, written for Prof. Linda Baynham’s MGMT-715-21, considers approaches to financing the installation of a solar photovoltaic systems on uptown campus buildings. (March 2010)
Wind Energy as an option to meet Tulane’s Carbon Neutrality Goals
Patricio Campuzano, Sarah Gaddis, Mari-Kate McEntee, Tuan Nguyen
An examination of the potential for use of wind turbines to generate electricity in the New Orleans area, including new designs that can generate electricity at lower wind speeds. Click here for slides of their presentation, “Wind Energy Feasibility at Tulane.” (March 2010)
Carbon Offsets & the St. Landry Parish Landfill
Daniel Fletcher, Noah Lewis, Spencer Wool
An introduction to carbon offset markets and review of offsets available from this landfill methane destruction project located in Louisiana, done for Prof. Linda Baynham’s MGMT 7150-21. Click here for slides of their presentation, “The Case for Carbon Credits.” (March 2010)
Geothermal – Tulane’s Better Energy Alternative
Leslie Johns, Katie LaCorte & Jonas Sorensen
An analysis of the possible use of a geothermal heat pump system to provide heating and cooling to buildings on the uptown campus, done for Prof. Linda Baynham’s MGMT 7150-21. Click here for slides of their presentation. (March 2010)
Renewable Energy Project: Solar Thermal Systems
Josue Alarcon, Erhan Bicmen, Ersan Eryilmaz, Stephan Schiffleithner
An analysis of the potential for using a solar thermal system to heat the Reily Center pool, done for Prof. Linda Baynham’s MGMT 715-21. (March 2010)
Green Grub: Willingness to Pay for “Green” Food at University Dining Facilities
Catherine Freshley
A study of how much Tulane students are willing to pay for different “green” food options on campus, written for Professor Shimshack’s ECON 496. (Spring 2009)
“The Quandary of Quantification: Verifying the Climate Impact of Sustainable Design”
Emily Levings
An investigation of methods for quantifying the greenhouse gas emissions reductions resulting from sustainable design projects in the rebuilding of New Orleans. (May 2008)
Green Dining presents LBC Goes Green!
Arturo Corleto, Lisa Hohberger, Jimena Leon and Marc-Phillip Meyer
An analysis of the costs and benefits of using more silverware and ceramic plates in the LBC. (Fall 2008)
Renewable Energy for the RiverSphere
Brianne Culley, Lauren Glickman, Colin Manasse and Cassandra Pace
This review of possible renewable energy technologies for Tulane’s RiverSphere site was an entry in the 2005 EPA P3 Student Sustainability Design Competition.
(April 2005)
New Orleans Area Recycling Guide
An A-Z guide to recycling in New Orleans post-Katrina. Even though area curbside
recycling programs have been suspended, there are many
local businesses and non-profits that accept or pickup
recycled materials from community residents, businesses and organizations.
(November 2009)
Energy Efficient Reconstruction in New Orleans
Seth Cunningham, Anna Davis and Will Morrison
This directory of organizations promoting energy efficient reconstruction
in the New Orleans area also includes helpful tips,
as well as information on educational and incentive programs.
(May 2007)
Italian Environmental Approaches and Applications for New Orleans
Students in Latifah Troncelliti's Italian 313 researched approaches
to recycling, renewable energy and flood control in
Italian cities in order to make comparisons and suggestions
for the city of New Orleans.
(April 2007)
2005 New Orleans Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Through the Office of Environmental Affairs, Tulane
students were hired by the Regional
Planning Commission for Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines,
St. Bernard and St. Tammany Parishes (RPC) as consultants
to research and draft recommendations for improving
bicycle safety and infrastructure in our region.
(2006;
written Spring 2002)
Higher Education: Bicycle Safety for Colleges and Universities
Audrey Warren, Adam Davidson, Alexandra Cervenka, Liz Davey and Karen Parsons
Learn how to do a catch and release bicycle census and
teach drivers and bicyclists to share the road safely.
Funded by the Regional Planning Commission and the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
(July 2004)
Evaluating Campus Awareness of Global Climate Change
Brianne Culley, Thalia Polychronis, Kat Chulvick, Colin Manasse and Lisa Linhardt
This assessment of our climate change education programs was conducted
by a team of Service Learning students from Professor Scott Frickel's Environmental Sociology class.
(May 2003)
Unlimited Access At Tulane and Other Universities
Renee Gardner
A proposal for providing Tulane students with unlimited access
to all Regional Transit Authority routes and services.
(July 2002)
A Report on the First Year of the ENERGY STAR Showcase Dorm Room
Shelley Kahler,
(May 2002)
Tulane University Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory
Find out how big the climate footprint of Tulane's uptown campus is.
(May 2002)
Connecting Campus Life to Global Climate Change
This overview of the OEA's campus climate change and energy efficiency efforts
was presented at the Greening the Campus IV conference.
(September 2001).
How to Design a School Recycling Program
Shelly Moczygemba
A step by step guide to starting recycling programs in schools, with
local examples and vendor information for the New Orleans.
(June 2001)
A Hands-on Recycling Curriculum for Second and Third Graders
Eman M. Williams
Complete lesson plans for a unit on recycling to
teach in second and third grade classes. Her teaching
materials also include scramble
puzzles and a recycling
diploma.
(June 2000)
Economic Development, Corporate Accountability and the Environment: Comparative Case Studies from Costa Rica and Louisiana
Nikki Thanos
This senior honors thesis in environmental policy examines
state development policies and corporate accountability
in Costa Rice and Louisiana. Click on the title to read
the complete thesis, or read the executive summary in
english or spanish.
(June 2000)
Sampling and Analysis of Pharmaceutical Contaminants in Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River
Kristen Smeby
Investigates the local dimensions of an emerging area of environmental concern--prescription
and non-prescription drugs that enter our waters through
sewage treatment plants and agricultural runoff. (May 2000)
ISO 14001 Aspects Analysis
Barry Hirsch
This powerpoint presentation discusses
how Tulane should conduct the environmental aspects
analysis required for an ISO 14001 environmental management.
(May 2000)
Pilot Method for Recycling Program Design
Tulane Student Chapter, American Society of Civil Engineers
This poster (in powerpoint)
details a method for installing effective recycling
systems in K-12 schools. (April 2000)
"Ecological Design"
Besty Franke and Liz Davey
Presentation to the Tulane Campus Planning Steering Committee.
(February 2000)
Master Process, Planning and Design, Uptown Campus: Ecological Design
Office of Campus Planning, Tulane University
The chapter outlines principles of ecological
design to be considered in all future uptown campus
landscaping, transportation planning, and building
construction. In February 2000 the Campus Planning Steering
Committee approved it as a "living document"--one
that may be amended and updated in the future.
(February
2000)
Environmental Audit of Gibson Hall
This class project examines the environmental systems and behaviors of one Tulane building.
(Spring 1999)
Greening the Campus: Institutional Environmental Change at Tulane University
Aaron S. Allen
This honors thesis in Environmental Studies
examines the history of environmental action and programs
at Tulane and proposes a structure to ensure further
progress greening Tulane.
(May 1999)
Green Gradecard for the Green Wave
A qualitative review of Tulane's environmental impacts done as a class project in Environmental Sociology.
(May 1997)