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Board seeks UWO senior seminar projects to advance sustainability priorities
Summary
Sustainable Oshkosh members invited University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh senior seminar students to research and audit past projects and pursue new proposals — ideas included composting programs, urban agriculture policy, no‑mow pilot studies, transportation and housing stability analyses, and heat‑pump adoption guidance.
The advisory board discussed reengaging with the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh senior seminar (Dr. Jim Feldman) to supply student teams for fall sustainability projects. Multiple members proposed that students audit 15–20 past projects to assess what was completed, identify barriers, and recommend next steps; other suggested topics included composting program design, urban agriculture code review, no‑mow/low‑mow cost‑benefit studies, urban forestry impact analyses, sustainable transportation benefit reports, housing stability/eviction impact research, and heat‑pump adoption guides.
"I had 2 thoughts on topics," said Committee member (S3), who recommended an audit of past projects and research into city designation programs (e.g., Tree City, Monarch City) as potential student work. Committee member (S5) added several data‑driven project ideas including a consumer/community benefit report on sustainable transportation and a solar/battery ROI analysis to support resilience planning. The board agreed staff and the Pale Blue Dot consultant should coordinate with Dr. Feldman so student projects align with the ongoing sustainability plan.
