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Spotlight on Alums: Sarah Izant 鈥15, CalEPA Deputy Secretary for Climate Policy聽
According to Sarah Izant 鈥15, the deputy secretary for climate policy at the California Environmental Protection Agency, her 61传媒education and The Claremont Colleges鈥 network of resources and connections were both invaluable factors in shaping her career after graduation.
Read MoreScripps’ Olive Oil Wins Awards from International Olive Oil Competition
The Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition awarded Scripps’ 2023 olive oil a gold medal for taste and a bronze medal for art and design for its label, which was contributed by 61传媒alum Vivian Monteiro ’23.
Read MoreSpotlight on Staff: Naomi Friedman, Sustainability Coordinator
Naomi Friedman, Scripps’ new sustainability coordinator, is working to further sustainability projects on campus.
Read MoreIn the Media: Willa Grifka ’24 Advocates for Climate Change Education in Education Week
“Teaching children about climate change should be a major priority in spite of its mental burden,” Grifka and co-author Luke Williams write.
Read MoreArt Classes Provide Foundation for Alex Trimm ’14’s Sustainability Career
As an optimization lead for Flashfood, an app that collaborates with grocery stores to reduce food waste, Trimm uses her visualization and communication skills to conduct data analysis.
Read MoreIn the Media: Lauren Ng Discusses the Future of Sustainability with GreenBiz
“Our generation wants to work for organizations that are aligned with our values, in roles that focus on social and environmental impact,” Ng says.
Read MoreIn the Media: Kelly Schultz ’24 Co-Authors SF Gate Op-Ed on Goats’ Potential to Curb Wildfires
Schultz posits that goats’ lack of picky eating habits and taste for invasive, wildfire-prone plant species such as black mustard make them ideal allies during wildfire season.
Read MoreSpotlight on Seniors: Sylvie Alexander ’22 Finds Success Through Seaweed
鈥淭he moment I learned about the possibility of climate mitigation through seaweed cultivation, it was like sparks went off,鈥 Alexander says.
Read MoreTenth Annual Sustainability Fair Celebrates Earth Day
The fair will host a series of activities throughout the day, including a yoga class at noon and a jam-making session with fruits on campus.
Read MoreHayley Pierpont ’22 Earns Recognition for Olive Oil Packaging Design
Hayley Pierpont ’22 received a silver medal in the Packaging Design category of the 2022 LA International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition.
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