Universities Are More Green. Sort Of
Reader Comments
Maybe you need to spark student interest
Schools seem to think that students really care about being green, but after doing a little research on it, I'm not so sure this is true. According to this study (http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/jan2008/bs20080115_911253.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index_business+schools), MBA students prefer green money over a green environment. So, perhaps schools need to assess the level of interest among their students before trying to force green curriculum down their throat. Don't misunderstand me, I think colleges need to play an integral role in supporting sustainability,and I strongly support their efforts to do so. But in order for it to be effective, perhaps they need to step back and start from the basics first.
Just a thought.
Alternative energy engineering programs
With a lot of the "new economy" based on sustainability and alternative energy technologies (wind, solar, biomass), which universities have engineering programs that are leading in this area? The Colo School of Mines and University of Colo have an advantage with thier close proximity to the NREL, but which other schools are best for this line of study?
