MES in the Community

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Advancing corporate social responsibility for a sustainable future

MES grad Donato Grimaldi tackles corporate social responsibility from the inside to help build a sustainable future.

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Building environmental sustainability from the inside out

A building doesn’t exist in a bubble, says Marina Battle Rullo (MES ’23); as a sustainability consultant for an architecture firm, she can weigh in on energy, water, and community impacts that add up over time.

Building bridges to reach people where they are

Building bridges to reach people where they are

As an MES instructor, freshwater ecologist and graduate program alum Lauren McGrath (MES ’16) teaches the importance of connecting with people in protecting the land.

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For this instructor, sustainability involves a detailed view of the big picture

Everything is connected, says research specialist Dr. Swati Hegde. In her courses at Penn, students explore all the layers that add up to the complex reality of sustainable practices.

Teaching the hard facts and soft skills for careers in sustainability

In her classes on sustainability, instructor Linda Froelich prepares students for careers implementing sustainable environmental solutions.

Protecting the region’s water resources with a balance of science and statute

Wetlands provide numerous ecological services, says EPA scientist Robert George (MES '13). Conserving them requires policy knowledge, scientific data, and the ability to communicate both.

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