| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 72.67 |
| Liaison | Aurora Sharrard |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2024 |
University of Pittsburgh
AC-7: Incentives for Developing Courses
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Gena
Kovalcik Codirector Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation |
Does the institution have an ongoing program that offers incentives for academic staff in multiple disciplines or departments to develop new sustainability courses and/or incorporate sustainability into existing courses? :
A brief description of the incentive program(s):
1) LEONARD PETERS FACULTY FELLOWS IN SUSTAINABILITY
The Leonard Peters Faculty Fellows in Sustainability provide opportunities for Pitt faculty members focused on sustainability to contribute to strategic University-wide sustainability goals. Offered by the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, the mission of these fellowships is focused on interdisciplinary excellence in sustainability research and education.
Past and present fellows include:
2023
Tony Kerzmann (Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science)
Ruth Mostern (History)
Tina Ndoh (Public Health)
Patrick Shirey (Geology & Environmental Science)
Gotz Veser (Chemical Engineering)
2022
Danielle Andrews-Brown (Geology & Environmental Science)
Michael Blackhurst (University Center for Social & Urban Research)
Tony Kerzmann (Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science)
Patrick Shirey (Geology & Environmental Science)
Gotz Veser (Chemical Engineering)
2021
Danielle Andrews-Brown (Geology & Environmental Science)
Michael Blackhurst (University Center for Social & Urban Research)
Tony Kerzmann (Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science)
2) ) JOHN C. MASCARO FACULTY FELLOWS PROGRAM
The John C. Mascaro Faculty Fellows program was established by the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation with the direct support of the University of Pittsburgh's Provost to enhance the university’s mission of interdisciplinary excellence in research and education. Faculty members from all disciplines across the University of Pittsburgh are eligible.
Past Fellows include:
2023
Mohamed Bayoumy (Electrical & Computer Engineering)
Kay Shimizu (Political Science)
Corey Flynn (Health & Rehabilitation Sciences)
2022
Sarah Moore (Film & Media Studies)
Joaquin Rodriguez Alonso (Chemical Engineering)
Brandon Grainger (Electrical & Computer Engineering)
Paul Ohodnicki (Mechanical Engineering & materials Science)
Robert Kerestes (Electrical & Computer Engineering)
Ian Nettleship (Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science)
Corey Flynn (Health & Rehabilitation Sciences)
Steven LeMieux (English)
Manisha Nigam (Chemistry, Pitt Johnstown)
2021
Müge Kökten Finkel (Graduate School of Public & International Affairs)
David Fraser (David C. Frederick Honors College)
Oliver Hinder (Industrial Engineering)
Patrick Shirey (Geology & Environmental Science)
Tony Kerzmann (Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science)
Sarah Kuebbing (Biological Sciences)
Joshua Groffman (Music, Pitt Bradford)
Katherine Hornbostel (Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science)
Robert Kerestes (Electrical & Computer Engineering)
Pamela Stewart (Anthropology)
Andrew Strathern (Anthropology)
A brief description of the incentives that academic staff who participate in the program(s) receive:
Pitt's Sustainability Faculty Programs incentivize faculty to broaden their academic focus related to sustainability with awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Funds can be used for summer salary, course release, professional development, training etc.
New courses that have been created and improved as a result of this funding between 2021 and 2023 include:
• Digital Teaching Module for Sustainable Food Systems (Kay Shimizu, 2022-2023)
• Environmental Justice Seminar (Cassie Quigley and Danielle Andrews-Brown, 2022)
• Green Chemistry (Joaquin Rodriguez, 2022)
• Green Electronics in Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses (Mohamed Bayoumy, 2022-2023)
• Introduction to Engineering for Humanity (Ian Nettleship, 2021-2022)
• Seminar in Composition: Sustainability (Steven LeMieux, 2022)
• Sustainable Food Systems (Corey Flynn, 2021-2023)
Website URL where information about the incentives for developing sustainability course content is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
John C. Mascaro Faculty Fellows - https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/faculty/faculty-fellowships-sustainability/john-c-mascaro-faculty-fellows
Leonard C. Peters Faculty Fellows - https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/faculty/faculty-fellowships-sustainability/leonard-peters-faculty-fellows
John C. Mascaro Faculty Scholars- https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/about/signature-programs/funding-programs/john-c-mascaro-faculty-scholars
John C. Mascaro Faculty Lecturers - https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/about/signature-programs/funding-programs/john-c-mascaro-faculty-lecturers
John C. Mascaro Faculty Fellows - https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/faculty/faculty-fellowships-sustainability/john-c-mascaro-faculty-fellows
Leonard C. Peters Faculty Fellows - https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/faculty/faculty-fellowships-sustainability/leonard-peters-faculty-fellows
John C. Mascaro Faculty Scholars- https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/about/signature-programs/funding-programs/john-c-mascaro-faculty-scholars
John C. Mascaro Faculty Lecturers - https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/about/signature-programs/funding-programs/john-c-mascaro-faculty-lecturers
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