California State University, Monterey Bay. Advancing Science to Serve Communities

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1 California State University, Monterey Bay Division of SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Advancing Science to Serve Communities The mission of SEP is to provide students with the science, technology, and communication skills needed to promote healthy and sustainable communities.

2 Why CSUMB? Location Size Connections with Faculty Green school

3 Division of SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Environmental Studies B.A. Biology B.S. Environmental Science, Technology & Policy (ESTP) B.S. Marine Science B.S. Applied Marine & Watershed Science M.S.

4 Environmental Studies B.A. Environmental Science, Technology & Policy (ESTP) B.S. Not sure which major is right for you? Lower Division Core Similar for All Majors Math ~ Statistics Chemistry ~ Biology Geology ~ Ecology Changing majors within SEP is relatively easy. Biology B.S. Marine Science B.S.

5 Environmental Science (ESTP) vs. Environmental Studies What s the difference???

6 B.S. Environmental Science (ESTP) B.A. Environmental Studies Both focus on: Sustainability -The need to ensure a better quality of life for all, now and into the future, in a just and equitable manner, while living within the limits of supporting ecosystems. Using and Applying Scientific Knowledge

7 B.S. Env. Science (ESTP) B.A. Enviro Studies Emphasizes Science & technology side of human interactions with the environment How natural systems work Collecting and analyzing quantitative data Creating/reporting scientific knowledge Communicating scientific information to decision makers Emphasizes Social side of human interactions with the environment How social/political systems work Collecting and analyzing qualitative data Building community relationships Promoting sustainable polices, practices, & behaviors through education, public service & entrepreneurship

8 Environmental Science Environmental Studies Calculus Physics Chemistry Geospatial Technology Nat. Resource Management Quantitative Research Methods Advanced Environmental Sciences Math Statistics Chemistry Ecology Biology Atmospheric & Ocean Sciences Environmental Economics & Policy Natural History Education Sustainability Science Political Science Social Justice & the Environment Media Arts & the Environment Non-Profit Management

9 Bureau of Labor Statistics: 11.3 jobs held from ages Changing Jobs is the new normal. Population Growth ~ United Nations: 7 billion today to 9.6 billion by Information is increasingly more free and accessible. Environmental issues are increasingly more important.

10 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Career Preparation Foundational Skills Professional Development Critical Thinking Problem Solving Oral Communication Written Communication Information Literacy

11 CSU Monterey Bay National leader in Community Engagement One of only four public universities with a servicelearning requirement. Only two-time recipient of the U.S. President s Award for Community Service in Higher Education

12 Service Learning Professional Development THE UNIVERSITY Teaching Learning Thinking THE COMMUNITY Teaching Learning Thinking Academic Knowledege Community Knowledge

13 Env. Studies Service-Learning Community Partners Return of the Natives Agriculture and Land-Based training Association (ALBA) Center for the Health Assessment of Mothers and Children of Salinas (CHAMACOS) Marina Coast Water District Ventana Wilderness Society Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Monterey Regional Waste Management District Camp SEA Lab Everyone s Harvest

14 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, B.A. Core of Major = Out in the Community Service Learning Internships Interdisciplinary E-Portfolios New Capstone Project on Litter

15 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, B.A. Careers Environmental Education Outdoor Education Government Agencies Parks Aquariums Zoos Tourism Science for Sustainable Communities Government Agencies Environmental Law Land Use/Planning Green Business/Building Environmental Consulting Renewable Energy Public Health Non-Profit Organizations

16 Graduate School 467 U.S. Sustainability-Focused Masters Degree Programs M.S. ~ Sustainability Management M.A. ~ Energy and Environmental Analysis M.A. ~ Global Environmental Policy M.B.A. ~ Sustainable Business M.A. ~ Urban and Environmental Planning M.A. ~ Environmental Education M.A. ~ Sustainability Education M.S. ~ Resource Management & Conservation M.A. ~ Natural Resources & Sustainable Development

17 Stephanie Yee Environmental Studies Started Real Food for CSU s Campaign Changing California State University Policy May 21, 2014: CSU Board of Trustees Approves Statewide Sustainable Food Policy Real Food Challenge Winner, Feb 2015 $75,000 Advocate for Sustainable Food Nationwide Student Organizer

18 Christina Salomone Environmental Studies, 2013 Annual Hawai i Sustainability in Higher Education Summit April 11 th & 12 th, 2013 University of Hawaii West O`ahu, Kapolei, HI Student Perspectives on Engaging Higher Education in the Practice of Sustainability - Kamuela Enos, MA`O Organic Farms, - Doorae Shin, Alyse Rutherford & Alex Young, UH Manoa, - Christina Salomone, California State University

19 Angélica González Environmental Studies, : Director Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop City of Watsonville 2014: Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club, Los Angeles Chapter U.C. Berkeley Center for Environmental Research & Children s Health

20 More Information? Visit our web site Contact Environmental Studies Program co- Coordinators: Dr. Dan Fernandez Dr. Suzy Worcester