Science and Technology Advisory Subcommittee

The Science and Technical Advisory Subcommittee (STAC) is the primary assessment and monitoring arm of COS.  STAC is responsible for developing an ecosystem plan that defines the College’s ecosystem to be studied and managed, the current state of that ecosystem, and appropriate assessment methodologies.  STAC is co-chaired by Professor of Biology Randy Chambers and Gabrielle Names '12.

 Greenhouse Gas and Transportation Working Group - next meeting is TBA

• Responsible for conducting an annual greenhouse gas inventory of the whole campus, recommending ways to reduce greenhouse gases, and promoting sustainable transportation options.
• Projects for 2011-2012:  Conducting the annual campus-wide GHG inventory, promoting biking and events like Bike to Work Week, promoting use of public transportation.
• Leader:  Katharine Forward '13 | [[e|koforward]]

Land Use Working Group - next meeting is Monday, March 12 at 12pm in the CGA conference room (second floor of Swem)

• Responsible for ensuring that the College's land is used in a manner that maximizes both sustainability and educational uses.
• Projects for 2011-2012:  Creating a sustainable land use plan for the College, using GIS technology to mark important features of campus and add them to the campus map.
• Leader:  Jim Perry | Professor of Marine Science at VIMS | 804-684-7388 | [[v|jperry]]
• Student co-leader:  Caroline Coogan '12 | [[e|cmcoogan]]

Storm Water Management Working Group - next meeting is TBA

• Responsible for monitoring stormwater runoff on campus and making recommendations to control runoff and improve the condition of waterways on campus.
• Projects for 2011-2012:  Creation of a stormwater management plan for the College, monitoring runoff during storm events.
• Leader:  Randy Chambers | Professor of Biology | 757-221-2331 | [[rmcham]]