Four COSSPP Students Receive Sustainability Fellowships

Four College of Social Science and Public Policy students were selected as Sustainability Fellows through Florida State Sustainable Campus to partner with Tallahassee-based organizations that address challenges related to environmental, social and/or economic sustainability.

They will be recognized at the Fellows Poster Session on April 22 from 4 to 6:30 pm in the Student Services Building, Room 214.

The Sustainability Fellows program provides students of any discipline the opportunity to participate in sustainability efforts on FSU’s campus and in the Tallahassee community. Fellows collaborate with campus and community partners to engage in research, propose strategies, and identify opportunities for sustainability solutions.

Fellows are selected based on their academic background, professional experience, and personal statement. They are given a $250 stipend and must commit to 60 hours per semester for project research. At the end of the semester-long program, they present a research paper, poster, or audio/visual presentation demonstrating what they’ve learned in their time.

Four COSSPP Students receive sustainability fellowship
From left: Ashley Miller, Geetanjali Srivastav, Isabella Marmanidis, Madison Askins

Ashley Miller ­– a second-year undergraduate student in Geography – is partnering with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to create a digital toolkit for citizens that will provide answers to basic questions regarding food waste, such as best practices for food preparation and how to compost correctly.

Geetanjali Srivastava – a first-year undergraduate student in Political Science – is partnering with The Cleo Institute to determine the feasibility and benefits of shading and solar panels on bus stops in Tallahassee and to evaluate the accessibility and public opinion of the city’s public transit.

Isabella Marmanidis – a first-year graduate student in Demography – is partnering with the Apalachee Regional Planning Council to determine the Apalachicola River’s economic impact by creating an economic framework for modeling.

Madison Askins – a fourth-year undergraduate student in Public Health – is partnering with the Leon County Office of Resource Stewardship to update and refine their Greenmap, which serves as a resource for residents about the geographical location of sustainable initiatives and programs.

Click for more information about FSU’s Department of Geography, Political Science, Public Health, and the Center for Demography and Population Health. To learn more about FSU’s Sustainability Fellowship, click here.