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Waste Management Institute
NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUME 21 NO. 20 • SUMMER 2016
INTERDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC UNITS
ANIMAL SCIENCESAGRICULTURAL EDUCATIONAGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERINGBIOLOGY
BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERINGBUSINESS MANAGEMENTCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CHEMISTRYCIVIL ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCECONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & SAFETY
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONECONOMICS
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGHISTORY
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT & FAMILY SCIENCEINDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONSLIBERAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICSMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NATURAL RESOURCESNURSING
POLITICAL SCIENCEPHYSICS
PSYCHOLOGYSOCIOLOGY/SOCIAL WORK
UI Green Metric Ranking 1National Research Support Impacts 1 Certificate Recipients 2 Pre-college Workshop 3 Environmental Leadership 3 Guest Speakers 3Noteworthy 4 WMI Committee Members 4Happy WMI Graduates 4
Interdisciplinary Waste Management Institute
Dr. Godfrey Uzochukwu, DirectorAcademic DeansDr. Joe B. Whitehead Jr., ProvostDr. Harold L. Martin Sr., Chancellor
Inside...
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For the third consecutive year, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) is ranked among the top 7 percent of universities in the world for campus environmental sustainability according to Universitas Indonesia’s (UI) GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities. Four hundred and seven universities were ranked in 2015. The University of Nottingham
UI Greenmetric Ranks N.C. A&T In The Top 7 Percent Globally for Environmental Sustainability
UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
NADP Station at N.C. A&T State University
National Research Support Project Impacts National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP)N.C. A&T’s NC 17 NADP site continues to track atmospheric deposition and its effects. NC 17 site operates two monitoring networks (the National Trends Network [NTN] and Mercury Deposition Network [MDN]). NADP data is critical to public safety, ecosystem services and environmental policies.
(United Kingdom) was ranked as the world’s best green campus with the University of Connecticut and the University of California, Davis coming in second and third, respectively. N.C. A&T was ranked No. 28. The 2015 GreenMetric results were computed from information provided by university’s online survey under six categories — infrastructure, energy and climate change (21 percent), waste management (18 percent), water usage (10 percent), transportation (18 percent) and education (18 percent). The following units contributed information for the 2015 survey: Office of Enrollment Management, Division of Human Resources, Facilities Department, Budget Office, Division of Research and Economic Development, Parking Services, Center for Energy and Training, Auxiliary Services, Energy and Environmental Systems, University Farm and the Waste Management Institute (WMI). “Global, national and local concerns for water, waste, transportation, energy, climate, infrastructure and education issues present an opportunity and a challenge for N.C. A&T to mobilize resources and capabilities for developing effective sustainable solutions,” said Dr. Godfrey “Uzo” Uzochukwu, director of the WMI.
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Thirty graduating seniors (B.A./B.S.) received
Waste Management Certificates in December
2015 and May 2016 at special ceremonies. The
graduating seniors completed their degree and
certificate requirements. The keynote speakers
were Dr. Godfrey Uzochukwu, WMI director
and Dr. Stephanie Luster-Teasley, associate
professor, College of Engineering at N.C. A&T
(December 2015) and Dr. Robin Coger, dean of
the College of Engineering at N.C. A&T (May
2016). The Waste Management Certificate
highlights the training of N.C. A&T students in
environmental security and waste management
issues and signals to employers that N.C. A&T
graduates are ready to broadly advance waste
management and sustainability in their fields.
The certificate adds value to the undergraduate
training at N.C. A&T.
Eddie Kofi Ameckson Civil Engineering
Michael Y. Ameckson Electrical Engineering
Ashleigh Barbee Environmental Studies
Mary Black Environmental Studies
Haimanot Bolden International Studies
Cydney Symone Burton Civil Engineering
Shen Napolean Campbell Jr Industrial & Systems Engineering
Jordan Mathew Chandler Environmental Studies
Kamaria Ellerbe Applied Engineering Technology
Deshaun Johniek Gadson Civil Engineering
Khiana Shakema Goines Liberal Studies
Patrick Hayes Architectural Engineering
David Holmes Civil Engineering
Dominique Khadijah James Engineering-Physics
Madeline Keefer Biological Engineering
Vanzelst William King Civil Engineering
Jessica Marie Leacock Environmental Studies
Sherrod Roderick Long Civil Engineering
Reynita Marcia McMillan Liberal Studies
Arkel Minick Civil Engineering
Bryce Rei Civil Engineering
Folasade Shafer Environmental Studies
Aletta Michelle Smith Social Work
Kenny DeAndre Smith Construction Management
Danterrius Strong Liberal Studies
Johnathan W. Stutts Environmental Studies
Amelia Watson Civil Engineering
Kourtney Nycole Woodard Civil Engineering
Abdou Salami Yaya Civil Engineering
Ryan Yeargin Civil Engineering
Students Receive Waste Management Certificates UNDERGRADUATE INTERDISCIPLINARY CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS
Graduate Students Receive Advanced Waste Management Certificates Thirteen graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.) received the Advanced Waste Management
Certificate in December 2015 and May 2016 at special ceremonies. The advanced
certificate recipients completed advanced degree and advanced certificate requirements.
The Waste Management Certificate highlights the training of students in environmental
security and waste management issues and signals to employers that N.C. A&T’s
advanced students are ready to broadly promote waste management and sustainability in
their fields. The advanced certificate adds value to their graduate training at A&T.
Graduate Interdisciplinary Advanced Certificate Recipients Mariam Adebakin Technology Management
Jones Ahoi Electrical Engineering
Kwame J. Brown Chemistry
Tameka Coly Civil Engineering
Livingstone Dumenu Civil Engineering
Kazi Al Imran Mechanical Engineering
Olusola Jeje Environmental Systems
Sk Faisal Kabir Civil Engineering
Janie Locklear Civil Engineering
Daniel Joshua Oldham Civil Engineering
Adediran Onagoruwa Technology Management
Mohammad Sefidmazgi Electrical Engineering
Hum Narayan Shrestha Agricultural and Environmental Systems
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Shen CampbellDr. Uzo
Amelia WatsonDr. Uzo
Dr. Robin Coger Dr. Mukta Jost Dr. Godfrey Uzochukwu Dr. Stephanie Luster-Teasley
Tameka ColyDr. Uzo
Dr. UzoDaniel Oldham
Dr. Uzo, Ryan Yeargin and his family
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Career Paths for Graduates Who Received the WMI CertificatesMAJOR CAREER PATHAnimal Science Environmental Health and ScienceBiology Environmental BiologyBusiness Environmental BusinessChemistry Environmental ChemistryCommunication Environmental CommunicationConstruction Management Environmental SafetyCriminal Justice Environmental CrimesEconomics Environmental EconomicsEducation Environmental EducationEnvironmental Studies/Science Environmental Scientists/Consultants/SpecialistsEngineering Environmental EngineeringJournalism Environmental JournalismLandscape Architecture Environ Design/Visual Resource SpecialistMathematics Environmental Mathematics/StatisticsNursing Environmental Health/Occupational SafetyOccupational Safety and Health Environmental SafetyOther Environmental ConsultantsPhysics Environmental PhysicsPolitical Science Environmental Policy/PoliticsPsychology Environmental Psychology Sociology Environmental SociologySocial Work Environmental Social Justice
Environmental Leadership at A&TNorth Carolina A&T State University has a history of providing leadership in addressing
environmental sustainability issues through interdisciplinary centers, institutes and
academic programs at all degree levels. These interdisciplinary collaborations have made
the university a major contributor to understanding sustainability on a global scale.
The university has taken advantage of the Higher Education Sustainability Bill (The
Higher Education Opportunity Act-P.L. 110-315) signed by President George W. Bush in
2008. In March 2011, Chancellor Harold Martin Sr. launched a robust recycling program
and encouraged everyone to recycle. The goal of the recycling program is to improve the
quality of life now and in the future.
Environmental Security and Waste Management WorkshopPre-College Workshop on Environmental Security and Waste Management was
conducted for 42 high school students and teachers in June and July 2015. The theme
of the workshop was “Environmental Security and Waste Management” highlighting 62
challenging environmental questions.
Environmental and Waste Management Guest Speakers• O’Brien & Gere Ltd
Asbestos Remediation (Nathan Simmons)
• Waste Industries USA
Biogas Reactors and Landfill Gas Monitoring Field Trip (Bryan Wuester)
• Environmental Protection Agency
Carbon Reduction Regulations (Dr. Tina Ndoh)
Environmental Policies (Attorney Marguerite E. McLamb)
Rule Making (Toni Jones)
• City of Greensboro
Waste Reduction and Recycling (Sheldon Smith)
• ReCommunity
Recycling technologies (Mary McClellan)
• Hackley and Associates
Ethics, Character and Leadership (Dr. Lloyd Hackley)
• Peace Corps
Global Sustainability Issues (John Paul Owens)
• Center for Space and Earth Science (SAGE)
Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (CSES)
Hazmat Training
Students are addressing the convergence of physical sciences,
social sciences, engineering, technology and life sciences for
accelerating environmental solutions.
Tour of Landfill Gas Facility
Student Round Table Discussion and Presentation of Waste Management Issues
• Best performing professors and students are affiliated with WMI • Campus wide resource
for faculty and students. • Facilitated top 10 overall 2013 Green Metric – University Sustainability Ranking for N.C.
A&T. • Selected #1 by the Environmental Careers Organization. • Recognized by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce as an
innovative environmental program. • Top 28 interdisciplinary institute/
center in the nation (2013 NCSE report). 360 were profiled. • Enhances
student retention and graduation – scholarships and internships. •
Forum for Big Ideas – created EES Ph.D. Program and facilitated
Campus Sustainability. • Forum for exchange of ideas among students
from different disciplines. • Forum for exchange of ideas among
faculty members from different disciplines. • Brings environmental
industry leaders to campus. • Promotes economic growth for the City of Greensboro through national conferences. • Offers best interdisciplinary support courses. • Promotes Green
Campus – Recycling, energy conservation and water conservation.
Noteworthy
INTERDISCIPLINARY WMI PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Dr. Derome Dunn College of Engineering
Dr. Vereda Williams College of Business & Economics
Ron Bailey College of Engineering
Dr. Regina Williams Center for Academic Excellence
Dr. Ereka Williams College of Education
Dr. Linda Florence Callahan College of Arts & Humanities
Dr. Ralph Noble College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Godfrey Gayle College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Stephanie Luster Teasley College of Engineering
Dr. George Robinson College of Health and Human Sciences
Dr. Godfrey Uzochukwu Interdisciplinary Waste Management Institute
Dr. Robert Pyle College of Science and Technology
Dr. Sayo Fakayode College of Science and Technology
Dr. Fafanyo Asiseh College of Business and Economics
Dr. Mary Smith College of Science and Technology
Dr. Louis Jackai College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Amy Schwartzott College of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Kory Bennett College of Engineering
We welcome creative ideas that are suitable for inclusion in the EnviroNews. Send a brief summary of your ideas to: WMI, Carver Hall 261 North Carolina A&T • Greensboro, NC 27411 • PHONE: (336) 334-7030 • FAX: (336) 334-7399 • Email: [email protected]
North Carolina A&T State University is a land-grant
doctoral/research university and AA/EEO employer
From the Editorial Staff: For more information about the Waste Management Institute call, fax or write Director, Waste Management Institute, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 334-7030 • FAX (336) 334-7399Email: [email protected]
WMI Mission: Enhance awareness and understanding of waste problems and their management in our society and develop programs to improve the quality of life and protect the environment.
This newsletter is a publication of the Waste Management Institute of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. It is intended to increase the awareness of teachers, students, industry, government, and community groups about environmental and Waste Management issues.
100 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $75 or 0.75 per copy.
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Happy WMI Graduates
WMI Honors Dr. Tracy Hanner for his servicesDr. Tracy Hanner, Laboratory Animal Scientist was honored at the
WMI certificate ceremony on May 13, 2016. Dr. Hanner collaborated
with the WMI for over 20 years. He retired in June 2016.
World Class WMI Affiliated Faculty
L-R PhotoDrs. Uzo and Hanner