| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.23 |
| Liaison | Daimon Eklund |
| Submission Date | Oct. 17, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Washington, Seattle
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Ruth
Johnston Associate Vice President Finance & Facilities; Office of the Provost |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
Sustainability research at the University of Washington utilizes both fundamental and applied research that leads to greater understanding of complex systems and innovative solutions to environmental, economic, and/or social problems, which will positively impact the use and protection of natural resources and ecosystem services.
Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
In order to inventory sustainability research at the University of Washington, the Associate Deans of Research in each college or school reported to the Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability office the research projects in their area based on the above definition. Information on faculty members and departments involved were also collected with information about the research projects.
Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
The website URL where the sustainability research inventory is posted (required if claiming Part 3 of the credit):
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.