Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
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Overall Score | 65.57 |
Liaison | Derek Nichols |
Submission Date | Sept. 16, 2015 |
Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
IN-1: Innovation 1
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Erin
Moscati Environmental Educator Office of Sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
In April of 2015 the University at Buffalo unveiled a new mobile application that guides visitors through the campus one of a kind PV Array/Public Park known as the Solar Strand. For more information on the app see the rollout story: http://www.buffalo.edu/ubreporter/featured-stories.host.html/content/shared/university/news/ub-reporter-articles/stories/2015/04/solar_strand_app.detail.html
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
The app guides visitors to different stations, each with distinct videos, graphics and information on the Solar Strand's design, real-time power production, local wildlife and more. The app also has a series of metrics that measure users, engagement time and other factors.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
Yes or No | |
Curriculum | No |
Research | No |
Campus Engagement | Yes |
Public Engagement | Yes |
Air & Climate | Yes |
Buildings | No |
Dining Services | --- |
Energy | No |
Grounds | No |
Purchasing | No |
Transportation | No |
Waste | No |
Water | No |
Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
Diversity & Affordability | No |
Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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