This study was conducted under a grant provided by the Syracuse Center of Excellence in 2014 and primarily researched and put together by a bright young Syracuse University Student by the name of Dominic Lipuma. The premise of this research work was to identify key features of a learning environment that could reflect key elements of the STEM environment that in themselves can serve to promote the benefits of STEM in environmentally sustainable applications.
The results of the study can be viewed by clicking on the following link: “Sustainable Measures in the STEM Learning Environment“.
The study established a baseline for the study of Higher Education Environments using “Green” technology and sustainable practices in support of STEM learning in order to increase student engagement and retention in STEM fields. It also established sustainable practices that are most appropriate and provide the greatest impact in terms of fostering student participation, interaction, and retention.