The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development encourages experiential learning, and offers funding for students to engage in independent research, fieldwork courses, fieldtrips, and conferences. Both students and faculty in the program may apply for this funding to support activities that enhance undergraduate academic studies in sustainable development and the environment.
Through these fieldwork activities students are able to contextualize theories learned in the classroom, and apply their skills and knowledge to real world challenges. These practical experiences are invaluable for individual growth and development, and can impact a student’s academic, professional, and personal trajectory.