The 2024 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit
will Feature an Inaugural Poster Session!
** Sponsored by the UC Center for Public Engagement with Science **
The following research and work will be featured at the Summit and representatives will be available during the networking reception (5:00-6:00 pm) to discuss their work with you!
Featured Projects:
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"A Case Study on Green Skills Demand: The University of Cincinnati Green Jobs Initiative"​
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Authors: Sydney Krewson, Jagger Vetter, Ben Booker, Andrea Legrand, Anna Burke & Net Impact UC
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"Advancing Equitable Household Decarbonization through Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Engagement"​
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Authors: Hashani De Silva, Ph.D, Catelyn Smeyne. Ph.D, Sujan Shahi, Ph.D, Dr. Amanda Webb, Dr. Carlie Trott, Dr. Kuanshi Zhong & University of Cincinnati
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"Aiken New Tech High School Agriculture Career Tech Pathway Campus"
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Authors: 4H, FFA, Aiken Agriculture Career Tech Pathway, Ankita Rai, Joyeuse Muhorakeye, Rojina Rai, Aaron Parker, Dr. Alan Wight & Karen Boyhen​
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"Bahr Farm" ​​
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Authors: 4H, FFA, Aiken Agriculture Career Tech Pathway, Ankita Rai, Joyeuse Muhorakeye, Rojina Rai, Aaron Parker, Dr. Alan Wight & Karen Boyhen​
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"CHARM: College Hill Agriculture Resource Management"
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Authors: 4H, FFA, Aiken Agriculture Career Tech Pathway, Ankita Rai, Joyeuse Muhorakeye, Rojina Rai, Aaron Parker, Dr. Alan Wight & Karen Boyhen​
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"Composting in Hamilton County"​
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Authors: Gianna Cantor, Ariana Fox, Cameron Gastaldo, Kathryn Jordan, Mohammed Alsaqri & Aaron Tam
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"Damselfly in Distress: Exploring Ecological Traps Presented by Photovoltaic Solar Panels"​
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Authors: Stephanie K. Murray, Skylar Shannon, Dr. Chelse M. Prather, University of Dayton & Rydge Mulford Lab
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"Decarbonizing Historic Houses of Worship Through Localized Heating"​
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Authors: Amanda Webb - University of Cincinnati, Quinn Graessle - University of Cincinnati, Jessica Burke - University of Cincinnati, Joseph Tornes - Grote Enterprises, Paige Fischer - CMTA & Pastor Joshua Stoxen - Vineyard Central Church
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"Education for Sustainability Within A Cincinnati Preschool"
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Authors: Leslie Kochanowski, Ann Rossmiller, Victoria Carr & The Arlitt Child Development Center
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"Energy Transition in Kentucky: Public Perceptions and Policy Pathways"
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Authors: Department of Environmental Science - Northern Kentucky University & Dr. Sydney Oluoch, PhD
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"Envisioning a Zero Waste Future: Waste Audits at the University of Dayton Arena"​
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Authors: Libby Bornhorst, Cassie Austin, Hanley Sustainability Institute at the University of Dayton & Office of Energy and Sustainability at the University of Dayton​​
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"Exploring Aromatherapy as a Strategy to Alleviate Test Anxiety and Boost Cognitive Well-Being"
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​Authors: Kim Yates, Ph.D. - Northern Kentucky University (NKU) & Jena Hinds, Ph.D., Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
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"From Dorm to Donation: UD's Waste Reduction Initiatives during Student Transitions"​
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​Authors: Rose Weisgerber, Christy Shin, Megan Stoneburner, Cassie Austin, Hanley Sustainability Institute at the University of Dayton, Office of Energy and Sustainability at the University of Dayton & Housing and Residence Life at the University of Dayton
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"From Waste to Plate: UD's Food Recovery Efforts"​
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Authors: Christy Shin, Jamie Burenga & Hanley Sustainability Institute at the University of Dayton
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"GBBN's IRA Calculator: Finding Funds for Sustainability"
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Authors: GBBN Architects & CMTA
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"Glimpse into Municipal Fleet Transition to Electric Vehicles: A Professional Service Project for the City of Fairfield, OH"
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Authors: Bridget Dougherty, Brennan Testa, Kathryn Yurek, Andreanna Zaverl, Amanda Bentley Brymer, Miami University Institute for the Environment & Sustainability & City of Fairfield, OH
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"Increasing Energy Efficiency through Residential Energy Assessments"​
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Authors: Shannon Dennemann, Colleen Stumbris & Hanley Sustainability Institute at the University of Dayton
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"Is Urban Farming the Bee's Knees? A Socio-Ecological Study On the Effect of Pollinator Recruitment Methods on Pollinator Communities in Urban Agriculture"
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Authors: Sam Urquidez, Dr. Chelse Prather, Five Rivers Metroparks, Dayton Community Food Bank, Patchwork Gardens, Mile Creek Farm, Foxhole Farm, Greater Edgemont Community Coalition, Little Miami Farms, Cook's Garden, New Soul Community Garden, Learning Tree Farm, Mission of Mary Cooperative, Urban Farm Collective & Arrowrock Urban Sanctuary
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"Native Tree and Shrub Giveaway: Building Community and Inspiring Ecological Conversion"​
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Authors: Timothy Severyn - Bellarmine Chapel, Karen McCabe - Xavier University's Tree Campus USA, Timothy Sundrup - Xavier University's Laudato Si' Initiative, Timothy Kloppenborg - Bellarmine Chapel & Florence Niklewski - Bellarmine Chapel
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"Ohio Air Quality Development Authority - Market Needs Assessment"​
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Authors: Ohio Air Quality Development Authority & Sustainable Capital Advisors
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"Passenger Rail Expansion in Ohio"
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​Authors: All Aboard Ohio & Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
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"Planting Trees Along Interstates and Highways Can Reduce Air Pollution in Cincinnati"​
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Authors: City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability
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"Pollinator City"​
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Authors: Anca Matyiku, Assistant Professor (School of Architecture and Interior Design, UC), Alex Roman Gonzalez, Patrick Guerra - Assistant Professor (Biological Sciences, UC), Stevie Famulari - Simpson Fellow (Landscape architecture, School of Planning, UC), Brian Grubb - Assistant Professor (Horticulture, School of Planning, UC), Sangyong Cho - Assistant Professor (Landscape Architecture, School of Planning, UC), Varun Bhimanpally, Matthew Davis, Prajakta Gangapurkar, Justin Hamilton, Patrick Leesman, Jacob Mackin, Julio Martinez, Simon Needham, Kaylee Pugh, Hilda Rivera, Juvita Sajan, Hannah Webster, Megan Welch, Meghana Yelangandula & Isaiah Zuercher
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"Quantifying the Climate and Public Health Impacts of Cincinnati's Natural Gas Streetlamps"​
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Authors: Sacha Brewer, Dr. Amy Townsend-Small, David Stradling & Annabel Stanley
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"Reestablishment of Spring Ephemerals at Silvoor Biological Sanctuary"​
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Authors: Elea Cooper, Alex Gamrat, Brendan Weinberg, Amanda Bentley Brymer, Miami University Institute for the Environment & Sustainability & Miami University Natural Areas​
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"Regenerative and Resilient Communities: From Vision to Action via Permaculture Design Education and Implementation"
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Authors: Dr. Nayana Shah - Cincinnati Permaculture Institute & Susan VonderHaar - Cincinnati Permaculture Institute​
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"Relationship Models Addressing Food Insecurity at NEXUS Community Garden and Urban Farm"
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Authors: Timothy Sundrup - Xavier University, Timothy Severyn - Bellarmine Chapel & Domonique Peebles - Brick Gardens
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"Renewable Energy Integration: Solar Power Implementation for the City of Fairfield Wastewater Treatment Plant"
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Authors: Gillian Hart, Jonathan Hauman, Alden Trotter, Colin Valentino, Amanda Bentley Brymer, Miami University Institute for the Environment & Sustainability & City of Fairfield, OH
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"Research Area: Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) + Value Stream Mapping (VSM)"
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Authors: Dilesh Patel & Herman Ranpuria
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"The Health Equity Framework: Improve Resilience Through Design"
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Authors: GBBN, Tiffany Broyles Yost (AIA, LEED AP D+C, Fitwel Ambassador), Greg Coni (AIA, CPHC) & Angela Mazzi (FAIA, FACHA, EDAC)
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"The Internet of Things (IoT) + Artificial Intelligence (AI) for a More Sustainable World"
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Authors: Kris Brannock, Ronnie Wegmann, Christopher Brock, Jamie DeAngelis & VSI's Actionable IoT​
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"Using Red Bike's Data Dashboard to Compare Red Bike Monthly and Go Pass Members"
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Authors: Jeremy A. Steeves - Department of Sports Science and Management, Xavier University & Doug McClintock - Executive Director, Red Bike ​
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