CHC Sustainable Societies Showcasing Research
7th Annual Sustainable Societies Showcase
The sixth annual Sustainable Societies Showcase held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, marked the six-quarter sequence capstone, the in-class poster presentations for the Cities: Focal Point for Sustainability Problems and Solutions course (University Studies H30F).
Undergraduate students, collaborating in teams of 3 or 4, researched the following topics:
List of Topics
- How can we reduce emissions impacts of ocean-going vessels within the port of Savannah, Georgia?
- How can we reduce emissions impacts of ocean-going vessels within the port of Long Beach, California?
- How can we reduce the vulnerability of the electricity system in Texas to extreme cold and heat?
- What are the most effective strategies for increasing green spaces in disadvantaged communities in Orange County, California?
- How can we reduce dependence on scarce groundwater resources in Coachella Valley, California?
- How can groundwater contamination levels in San Joaquin Valley, California be improved to address the health impacts of long-term exposure?
- How can building materials and building design be optimized in Detroit, Michigan to reduce the effects of the urban heat island effect?
- How can food insecurity be addressed in San Antonio, Texas with consideration for water scarcity and drought?
- How can solid waste management issues be remediated with sustainable or smart waste management in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota?
- How can we reduce the need for public safety power shutoffs in Northern California?
- How can we ensure a just transition for workers in fossil-fuel dependent industries in Houston, Texas?
- How can we retrofit older dwellings in New York, New York for improved energy efficiency and climate resilience?
- How can we increase access to non-car modes of transportation in Irvine, California?
- How can we retrofit older dwellings in Los Angeles, California for improved energy efficiency and climate resilience?
For information on how you can submit a topic and mentor CHC Sustainable Societies undergraduates in the 2026 cohort please contact Michelle Foley, avilesm@uci.edu.
