Global Sustainability Lab: Transforming Remote Learning through Immersive, Experiential Sustainability Education
Ellen White
Project Team- Konstantina Tania Ploumi, Assistant Professor, Open Academy & Department of Environmental Studies, SUNY ESF, PI;
Christine Georgakakos, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Resources Engineering, SUNY ESF, Co-PI;
Celine Krzan, Clinical Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo , Co-PI;
Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah, Clinical Professor, Director, UB CLOE, Faculty Director, Global Programs, University at Buffalo , Co-PI;
Erika Blair, Coordinator of Teaching and Learning Center, Teaching and Learning Center, SUNY ESF , Co-PI;
Jason Kohlbrenner, Digital Support Associate, Digital Storytelling Studio, SUNY ESF, Co-PI;
Katherina Searing, Assistant Dean, Graduate School, SUNY ESF, Co-PI;
Ellen White, Department of Landscape Architecture, SUNY ESF, Co-PI;
Thomas Carter, Director of International Education, Office of International Education, SUNY ESF, Co-PI
ESF
2025
IITG
$59,963.00
Project Abstract:
The Global Sustainability Lab created immersive student modules to experience visual, environmental, and conversational elements of study abroad trips from the classroom. With modules from Ghana, Switzerland, and Puerto Rico and Vieques, students are able to engage with place-based knowledge, decision-making, and trade-offs spanning landscape architecture, natural systems, entrepreneurship, and innovation.