Sustainability and Environment Department

Meghann Jarchow, Chairperson
201 Akeley-Lawrence Science Center
(605) 677-5649
sustainability@usd.edu
http://www.usd.edu/sustainability

FACULTY

Professor:

Mark R. Sweeney, Sedimentology, Geomorphology, Hydrogeology

Associate Professors:

Meghann Jarchow, Prairie Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Sustainability Pedagogy
Brennan T. Jordan, Volcanology, Energy, Sustainable Tourism

Instructor:

Jennifer Fierro, Coastal Geology

MAJOR:

Sustainability, B.A., B.S.

MINORS:

Sustainability
Earth Sciences

The concept of sustainability encompasses a wide range of topics broadly focused around environmental conservation, economic development, and social justice issues. Its unifying core is a commitment to the development of a more desirable world, one that can be sustained over time while preserving the health of both human society and the environment.

Students majoring in Sustainability will be prepared to pursue careers in the private sector or government in the areas of sustainable practices, natural resource management, renewable energy, community planning, and non-governmental organizations focused on sustainable development or community empowerment.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Please contact the department for additional information about available scholarships and awards. Also see College of Arts & Sciences for college/school level scholarships.

Bruno C. Petsch Honorarium
E.P. Rothrock Scholarship
Timothy H. & Julia S. Heaton Scholarship