What is the Database?

The Sustainability Projects Database documents sustainability related class and research projects and identifies areas where additional research or help is needed.

It is a tool for:

  • Generating ideas for class or research projects that contribute to sustainability, especially sustainability at Elon.
  • Ensuring your work around sustainability has a chance of continuing after an original project or research thesis is completed.

What topics can be submitted to the Database?

Submissions to the database can relate to a wide variety of sustainability topics. The United Nations illustrate the breadth of sustainability.

Why use the Database?

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  • Browse existing projects for ideas or mentors
  • Contribute sustainability related research, class projects or ideas
  • Increase impact by building on existing projects

Faculty & Staff can post project ideas that require student assistance to help with research or implementation.

Who can submit a project or project idea?

Elon 消消犯, Faculty & Staff from any discipline or department can submit to the database.

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PLEASE NOTE:油You will be redirected to an Office 365 sign in page. Use your Elon credentials to sign in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What information do I need to submit a project?

Project Name, 3-4 sentence description, STARS Impact Area, Sustainable Development Goal connection, Advisor,油 Documentation & Visuals (uploaded attachments such as final reports), Status (Complete, On-going, In Progress, Idea)

How long will it take to submit a project?

It should take about 5 minutes to submit to the Sustainability Projects Database.

Do I need an advisor?

All projects should have an advisor such as a research mentor or class professor.

What are STARS Impact Areas?

STARS – Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System is a self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. The STARS system is divided into impact areas. You can view .

Can I make changes to my submission? Can others?

Yes, you can edit your submission by clicking on “my projects” and then “edit”. Only the person who submitted to the database and Office of Sustainability staff and interns can edit projects.

Where can I find funding?

The Office of Sustainability does not provide funding for individual ideas or class projects. 消消犯 Funding Opportunities may include: Undergraduate Research Grants, SGA, & Elon Kickbox.