The Eco Farm uses a significant amount of cooking oil in its operation and would like to develop a 5 acre parcel for sunflower oil crops which would provide the feedstock to an oil pressing operation. Students are to determine the most viable oilseed crop for the farm, to develop a processing method for the […]
University Department: Agriculture
Oil Seed Processing
The Eco Farm uses a significant amount of cooking oil in its operation and would like to develop a 5 acre parcel for sunflower oil crops which would provide the feedstock to an oil pressing operation. Students are to determine the most viable oilseed crop for the farm, to develop a processing method for the […]
Biodigester For A Small Farm Operation
The Eco Farm is interested in expanding biodigester inputs to include vegetable and food waste in its current and expanded plans for three biodigesters. Students are to design the system and model input and output efficiencies. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
Energy Planning In The State College Borough
The borough seeks to understand the local perception of a community-based energy generation system. Students will help by identifying stakeholders, relevant issues, and potential opportunities, planning and facilitating discussions, and summarizing their findings in a final report. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty […]
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Methane Digester Feasibility Study
Students will evaluate the feasibility of a methane digester in State College. They will consider whether the project is economically viable under the assumption that the collected methane gas would be sold to electric companies and the left over, nutrient rich fertilizer could be sold to the community. Read the final student report delivered to […]
Ghg Inventory Of Penn State Commuters
Students will develop a method to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions of Penn State student and staff commuters. The project will utilize Penn State specific data such as CATA miles and population changes at University Park. The method will be replicable to Commonwealth Campuses. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]
Human Resources Sustainability Training Modules
Students in LER 460 will create training modules for existing or onboarding new employees. Relevant information will include the definition of a sustainable community, past and present sustainability initiatives of the State College Borough, and details to incorporate these initiatives into employees’ work. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable […]
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Impacts Of Development On Stream Health And Trout Fishing
Students in CED 309 will create maps and other tools to help educate local leaders and the general public about the impacts of development and land use on Spring Creek Watershed and its role as an economic asset to the community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative […]
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Economic Loss Due To The Emerald Ash Borer
Students in CED 309 will estimate the loss of ash trees to the emerald ash borer, explore strategies to maximize the value of removed trees, and analyze the impact of tree loss on property values and the perceptions of public investment in tree planting. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]
Stormwater Runoff Analysis: Huntingdon
Students determine why the current stormwater management practices in Huntingdon Borough are not handling the current rainfall, and to offer a practical, long term, innovative stormwater management plan. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Megan Marshall Agricultural Sciences Associate Teaching Professor mnm11@psu.edu […]