environmental studies
Summer Research projects aim to increase food sustainability and security
Two Randolph students focused on sustainable food supplies in research projects this summer. Paul Rush ’16 worked on a project that would allow Randolph students to help feed people in need in the Lynchburg community. Hailey Nguyen ’15 investigated steps the College could take to improve sustainability of its own food services operations. Rush started... READ MORE >>
Student research examines effects of filtering rainwater for later use
This summer, two Randolph students and a professor worked together on a research project designed to find out whether a filter can increase the quality of water in a rainwater storage system, such as a rain barrel, enough to make it more usable.... READ MORE >>
Biofilm research could shed light on erosion control
By studying 12 bubbling bins of water and sand in the basement of Martin Science Building, two Randolph students hope to shed light on ways to reduce coastal erosion. Each bin contains various amounts of nutrients designed to help promote the growth of biofilm, microorganisms that stick together in the sand, as well as a... READ MORE >>
Randolph professor explains environmental impact of local train derailment and oil spill
The Princeton Review names Randolph one of the top green colleges in the United States
Randolph College is one of the 332 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review, which last week published its fifth annual edition of its free downloadable book, “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges.”... READ MORE >>
Spring semester 2014 sustainability speaker series
2013 Heritage Tree is historic cedar at Randolph College
A large tree that has graced front campus more more than 100 years was honored as Lynchburg’s Heritage Tree of 2013 today. The award was announced in an Arbor Day ceremony at Lynchburg’s Sandusky Middle School. Mark Gilbert, Randolph’s grounds supervisor, accepted the award on behalf of the College. Marge Denham speaks about the deodar... READ MORE >>
Randolph students present at energy and sustainability conference
Randolph Receives $600,000 Grant from the National Science Foundation
LYNCHBURG—A $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program will allow Randolph College to make college mor... READ MORE >>
Randolph College Recognized for Work With Area Teachers
LYNCHBURG–The Virginia Math and Science Coalition has recognized a Randolph College program designed to help elementary and secondary teachers learn more effective ways to teach science as a 2012 Program That ... READ MORE >>
