GradFUTURES Sustainability. Banner for Sustainability Cohort 2: Materials and Sustainable Economy- Plastics

Sustainability Cohort 2: Materials and Sustainable Economy- Plastics

by

Learning Cohort Careers & Professional Development Global/Intercultural Innovation/Entrepreneurship Leadership & Collaboration

Back to Sustainability Cohort 1: Introduction to Sustainability

Tue, Sep 29, 2026

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Julis Romo Rabinowitz A17

Julis Romo Rabinowitz A17, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States

26
Registered

Registration

Details

Cohort overview: Through guest speakers, case studies and immersive capstone, graduate students will learn, discuss and investigate goals and dimensions of Sustainability, and practical challenges and solutions.This cohort is in partnership with the Office of Sustainability and Co-developed by Faculty Fellows in Professional Development Innovation and GradFUTURES graduate student fellows.

Upon successful completion of learning cohort including capstone, participants will receive a micro-credential and certification recognizing their proficiency in Sustainability.
 

Learning Objectives

Participants of GradFUTURES Sustainability learning cohort will learn and discuss the following: 

  • Systems thinking and analysis of macro-themes (drawing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, aka SDGs)
  • The role of emerging technologies in addressing sustainability challenges
  • The potential and impact of action at different scales (local, national, international initiatives)
  • How industries, organizations, communities, and countries are approaching sustainability goals; how they are working together or in conflict
Food Provided

Hosted By

GradFUTURES | View More Events