Waste Management Institute

NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUME 21 NO. 20 • SUMMER 2016

INTERDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC UNITS

ANIMAL SCIENCESAGRICULTURAL EDUCATIONAGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERINGBIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERINGBUSINESS MANAGEMENTCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

CHEMISTRYCIVIL ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCECONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & SAFETY

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONECONOMICS

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGHISTORY

HUMAN ENVIRONMENT & FAMILY SCIENCEINDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONSLIBERAL STUDIES

MATHEMATICSMECHANICAL ENGINEERING

NATURAL RESOURCESNURSING

POLITICAL SCIENCEPHYSICS

PSYCHOLOGYSOCIOLOGY/SOCIAL WORK

UI Green Metric Ranking 1National Research Support Impacts 1 Certificate Recipients 2 Pre-college Workshop 3 Environmental Leadership 3 Guest Speakers 3Noteworthy 4 WMI Committee Members 4Happy WMI Graduates 4

Interdisciplinary Waste Management Institute

Dr. Godfrey Uzochukwu, DirectorAcademic DeansDr. Joe B. Whitehead Jr., ProvostDr. Harold L. Martin Sr., Chancellor

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For the third consecutive year, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) is ranked among the top 7 percent of universities in the world for campus environmental sustainability according to Universitas Indonesia’s (UI) GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities. Four hundred and seven universities were ranked in 2015. The University of Nottingham

UI Greenmetric Ranks N.C. A&T In The Top 7 Percent Globally for Environmental Sustainability

UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

NADP Station at N.C. A&T State University

National Research Support Project Impacts National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP)N.C. A&T’s NC 17 NADP site continues to track atmospheric deposition and its effects. NC 17 site operates two monitoring networks (the National Trends Network [NTN] and Mercury Deposition Network [MDN]). NADP data is critical to public safety, ecosystem services and environmental policies.

(United Kingdom) was ranked as the world’s best green campus with the University of Connecticut and the University of California, Davis coming in second and third, respectively. N.C. A&T was ranked No. 28. The 2015 GreenMetric results were computed from information provided by university’s online survey under six categories — infrastructure, energy and climate change (21 percent), waste management (18 percent), water usage (10 percent), transportation (18 percent) and education (18 percent). The following units contributed information for the 2015 survey: Office of Enrollment Management, Division of Human Resources, Facilities Department, Budget Office, Division of Research and Economic Development, Parking Services, Center for Energy and Training, Auxiliary Services, Energy and Environmental Systems, University Farm and the Waste Management Institute (WMI). “Global, national and local concerns for water, waste, transportation, energy, climate, infrastructure and education issues present an opportunity and a challenge for N.C. A&T to mobilize resources and capabilities for developing effective sustainable solutions,” said Dr. Godfrey “Uzo” Uzochukwu, director of the WMI.

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Thirty graduating seniors (B.A./B.S.) received

Waste Management Certificates in December

2015 and May 2016 at special ceremonies. The

graduating seniors completed their degree and

certificate requirements. The keynote speakers

were Dr. Godfrey Uzochukwu, WMI director

and Dr. Stephanie Luster-Teasley, associate

professor, College of Engineering at N.C. A&T

(December 2015) and Dr. Robin Coger, dean of

the College of Engineering at N.C. A&T (May

2016). The Waste Management Certificate

highlights the training of N.C. A&T students in

environmental security and waste management

issues and signals to employers that N.C. A&T

graduates are ready to broadly advance waste

management and sustainability in their fields.

The certificate adds value to the undergraduate

training at N.C. A&T.

Eddie Kofi Ameckson Civil Engineering

Michael Y. Ameckson Electrical Engineering

Ashleigh Barbee Environmental Studies

Mary Black Environmental Studies

Haimanot Bolden International Studies

Cydney Symone Burton Civil Engineering

Shen Napolean Campbell Jr Industrial & Systems Engineering

Jordan Mathew Chandler Environmental Studies

Kamaria Ellerbe Applied Engineering Technology

Deshaun Johniek Gadson Civil Engineering

Khiana Shakema Goines Liberal Studies

Patrick Hayes Architectural Engineering

David Holmes Civil Engineering

Dominique Khadijah James Engineering-Physics

Madeline Keefer Biological Engineering

Vanzelst William King Civil Engineering

Jessica Marie Leacock Environmental Studies

Sherrod Roderick Long Civil Engineering

Reynita Marcia McMillan Liberal Studies

Arkel Minick Civil Engineering

Bryce Rei Civil Engineering

Folasade Shafer Environmental Studies

Aletta Michelle Smith Social Work

Kenny DeAndre Smith Construction Management

Danterrius Strong Liberal Studies

Johnathan W. Stutts Environmental Studies

Amelia Watson Civil Engineering

Kourtney Nycole Woodard Civil Engineering

Abdou Salami Yaya Civil Engineering

Ryan Yeargin Civil Engineering

Students Receive Waste Management Certificates UNDERGRADUATE INTERDISCIPLINARY CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS

Graduate Students Receive Advanced Waste Management Certificates Thirteen graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.) received the Advanced Waste Management

Certificate in December 2015 and May 2016 at special ceremonies. The advanced

certificate recipients completed advanced degree and advanced certificate requirements.

The Waste Management Certificate highlights the training of students in environmental

security and waste management issues and signals to employers that N.C. A&T’s

advanced students are ready to broadly promote waste management and sustainability in

their fields. The advanced certificate adds value to their graduate training at A&T.

Graduate Interdisciplinary Advanced Certificate Recipients Mariam Adebakin Technology Management

Jones Ahoi Electrical Engineering

Kwame J. Brown Chemistry

Tameka Coly Civil Engineering

Livingstone Dumenu Civil Engineering

Kazi Al Imran Mechanical Engineering

Olusola Jeje Environmental Systems

Sk Faisal Kabir Civil Engineering

Janie Locklear Civil Engineering

Daniel Joshua Oldham Civil Engineering

Adediran Onagoruwa Technology Management

Mohammad Sefidmazgi Electrical Engineering

Hum Narayan Shrestha Agricultural and Environmental Systems

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Shen CampbellDr. Uzo

Amelia WatsonDr. Uzo

Dr. Robin Coger Dr. Mukta Jost Dr. Godfrey Uzochukwu Dr. Stephanie Luster-Teasley

Tameka ColyDr. Uzo

Dr. UzoDaniel Oldham

Dr. Uzo, Ryan Yeargin and his family

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Career Paths for Graduates Who Received the WMI CertificatesMAJOR CAREER PATHAnimal Science Environmental Health and ScienceBiology Environmental BiologyBusiness Environmental BusinessChemistry Environmental ChemistryCommunication Environmental CommunicationConstruction Management Environmental SafetyCriminal Justice Environmental CrimesEconomics Environmental EconomicsEducation Environmental EducationEnvironmental Studies/Science Environmental Scientists/Consultants/SpecialistsEngineering Environmental EngineeringJournalism Environmental JournalismLandscape Architecture Environ Design/Visual Resource SpecialistMathematics Environmental Mathematics/StatisticsNursing Environmental Health/Occupational SafetyOccupational Safety and Health Environmental SafetyOther Environmental ConsultantsPhysics Environmental PhysicsPolitical Science Environmental Policy/PoliticsPsychology Environmental Psychology Sociology Environmental SociologySocial Work Environmental Social Justice

Environmental Leadership at A&TNorth Carolina A&T State University has a history of providing leadership in addressing

environmental sustainability issues through interdisciplinary centers, institutes and

academic programs at all degree levels. These interdisciplinary collaborations have made

the university a major contributor to understanding sustainability on a global scale.

The university has taken advantage of the Higher Education Sustainability Bill (The

Higher Education Opportunity Act-P.L. 110-315) signed by President George W. Bush in

2008. In March 2011, Chancellor Harold Martin Sr. launched a robust recycling program

and encouraged everyone to recycle. The goal of the recycling program is to improve the

quality of life now and in the future.

Environmental Security and Waste Management WorkshopPre-College Workshop on Environmental Security and Waste Management was

conducted for 42 high school students and teachers in June and July 2015. The theme

of the workshop was “Environmental Security and Waste Management” highlighting 62

challenging environmental questions.

Environmental and Waste Management Guest Speakers• O’Brien & Gere Ltd

Asbestos Remediation (Nathan Simmons)

• Waste Industries USA

Biogas Reactors and Landfill Gas Monitoring Field Trip (Bryan Wuester)

• Environmental Protection Agency

Carbon Reduction Regulations (Dr. Tina Ndoh)

Environmental Policies (Attorney Marguerite E. McLamb)

Rule Making (Toni Jones)

• City of Greensboro

Waste Reduction and Recycling (Sheldon Smith)

• ReCommunity

Recycling technologies (Mary McClellan)

• Hackley and Associates

Ethics, Character and Leadership (Dr. Lloyd Hackley)

• Peace Corps

Global Sustainability Issues (John Paul Owens)

• Center for Space and Earth Science (SAGE)

Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (CSES)

Hazmat Training

Students are addressing the convergence of physical sciences,

social sciences, engineering, technology and life sciences for

accelerating environmental solutions.

Tour of Landfill Gas Facility

Student Round Table Discussion and Presentation of Waste Management Issues

• Best performing professors and students are affiliated with WMI • Campus wide resource

for faculty and students. • Facilitated top 10 overall 2013 Green Metric – University Sustainability Ranking for N.C.

A&T. • Selected #1 by the Environmental Careers Organization. • Recognized by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce as an

innovative environmental program. • Top 28 interdisciplinary institute/

center in the nation (2013 NCSE report). 360 were profiled. • Enhances

student retention and graduation – scholarships and internships. •

Forum for Big Ideas – created EES Ph.D. Program and facilitated

Campus Sustainability. • Forum for exchange of ideas among students

from different disciplines. • Forum for exchange of ideas among

faculty members from different disciplines. • Brings environmental

industry leaders to campus. • Promotes economic growth for the City of Greensboro through national conferences. • Offers best interdisciplinary support courses. • Promotes Green

Campus – Recycling, energy conservation and water conservation.

Noteworthy

INTERDISCIPLINARY WMI PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Dr. Derome Dunn College of Engineering

Dr. Vereda Williams College of Business & Economics

Ron Bailey College of Engineering

Dr. Regina Williams Center for Academic Excellence

Dr. Ereka Williams College of Education

Dr. Linda Florence Callahan College of Arts & Humanities

Dr. Ralph Noble College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Dr. Godfrey Gayle College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Dr. Stephanie Luster Teasley College of Engineering

Dr. George Robinson College of Health and Human Sciences

Dr. Godfrey Uzochukwu Interdisciplinary Waste Management Institute

Dr. Robert Pyle College of Science and Technology

Dr. Sayo Fakayode College of Science and Technology

Dr. Fafanyo Asiseh College of Business and Economics

Dr. Mary Smith College of Science and Technology

Dr. Louis Jackai College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Dr. Amy Schwartzott College of Arts and Humanities

Dr. Kory Bennett College of Engineering

We welcome creative ideas that are suitable for inclusion in the EnviroNews. Send a brief summary of your ideas to: WMI, Carver Hall 261 North Carolina A&T • Greensboro, NC 27411 • PHONE: (336) 334-7030 • FAX: (336) 334-7399 • Email: uzo@ncat.edu

North Carolina A&T State University is a land-grant

doctoral/research university and AA/EEO employer

From the Editorial Staff: For more information about the Waste Management Institute call, fax or write Director, Waste Management Institute, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411

(336) 334-7030 • FAX (336) 334-7399Email: uzo@ncat.edu

WMI Mission: Enhance awareness and understanding of waste problems and their management in our society and develop programs to improve the quality of life and protect the environment.

This newsletter is a publication of the Waste Management Institute of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. It is intended to increase the awareness of teachers, students, industry, government, and community groups about environmental and Waste Management issues.

100 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $75 or 0.75 per copy.

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Happy WMI Graduates

WMI Honors Dr. Tracy Hanner for his servicesDr. Tracy Hanner, Laboratory Animal Scientist was honored at the

WMI certificate ceremony on May 13, 2016. Dr. Hanner collaborated

with the WMI for over 20 years. He retired in June 2016.

World Class WMI Affiliated Faculty

L-R PhotoDrs. Uzo and Hanner