2010 Sustainable Solutions Research Team

Students working with the Whatcom County community to further sustainability

The 2010 Sustainable Solutions Research Team is a collaborative effort between the Office of Sustainability and the Sustainability Institute Initiative to pair students from BTC, NWIC, WCC and WWU with partners in the Bellingham community looking to adopt sustainable practices. Business, governmental and non-profit organizations are being asked to “green up” their mission and practices by their consumers, employees and board members. Through the Sustainable Solutions Research Team, off-campus partners will benefit from student efforts, students will gain valuable skills and credit for their work, faculty will become more fully involved in their community and the University will further develop its strategic goal of sustainability.

Applicants must be able to meet these criteria:

Be currently enrolled in classes at BTC, NWIC, WCC or WCC
Be able to commit to the SSRC Team for spring and summer
quarters, 2010.
Be able to attend class on the WWU campus, M & W, from 9-10 throughout spring quarter, March 30th through June 11th.
Exhibit collaboration, flexibility, curiosity and determination as these will be key attributes for a successful team project.

Students will receive:

$300 per quarter stipend + transportation funds with demonstrated need
Academic credit from their home institution
An incredible opportunity to take part in creating solutions for the transition to sustainability in Whatcom County

Program Contact: Seth Vidaña, Coordinator, Office of Sustainability
Email: Seth.Vidana@wwu.edu