Academics
As an institution of higher education, incorporating sustainability into our courses,
degree programs, and student experiences is a priority. We encourage all members of
our campus community to constantly wonder, question, and explore the world around
them in order to foster a better understanding of the complex problems we face.
Students are able to explore these problems in the classroom through a variety of courses across academic departments, leading to a truly interdisciplinary understanding of sustainability. Additionally, a number of faculty members are performing research in the field of sustainability, and we encourage students to reach out to establish relationships and earn the chance to work on some impactful research.
Explore Our Sustainability-Focused Academic Programs:
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Learn About Our Professor's Research:
Dr. Elizabeth Dahl
Dr. Dahl is currently working on a study of alkyl nitrates in the oceans and water in general. Her work has primarily focused on how variability in organic matter can affect alkyl nitrate speciation and investigating whether cultures of marine diatoms produce alkyl nitrates. For a more detailed description of Dr. Dahl’s work, or to learn more about her previous projects, visit her webpage.
Dr. Kevin Atticks
Dr. Atticks is not currently performing research in the field, though he is interested in a number of environmental projects, including environmental journalism. He directs a publishing house at Loyola called Apprentice House and they are launching a writing competition which will lead to a series of books about local agriculture and how it impacts Maryland.
Dr. Suzanne Keilson
Dr. Keilson works in environmental sustainability and engineering at Loyola University Maryland and is the Associate Dean of Loyola College. She is presenting a talk titled “The Compatibility of Sustainability Education and Career Focused Education in Materials” at the North American Materials Education Symposium. Visit the conference website to view the program.
Mary Beth Akre
Professor Akre’s last sabbatical art show addressed rampant housing developments that are destroying the rural landscape. To learn more about Professor Akre, visit her webpage.
Janet Maher
Professor Maher’s interest in preservation and caring for our shared environment has long figured into her practice as a studio artist and as a teacher. Whether searching for non-toxic printmaking methods to replace those she learned as an art student many years ago, through the economic use of raw materials or recycling previously generated and found materials in collage and assemblage projects, her goal is to keep as minimal an ecological footprint as possible. She avoids materials that require solvents for clean-up that will either harm the environment or are dangerous to breathe. Professor Maher believes that we are microcosms of the global macrocosm and that we need to be mindful of how and what we create. Awareness and care for ourselves and our immediate communities will ultimately support larger communities.Fr. Charles Borges
Fr. Borges teaches Indian and South Asian history and keenly follows developmental works in the Indian subcontinent and how they impact local populations. To learn more about Fr. Borges visit his webpage.
Dr. Matthew Mulcahy
Much of Dr. Mulcahy’s research focuses on natural disasters and their social impact. He is currently working on a broad survey of various hazards (earthquakes, hurricanes, drought, blight) that struck the Caribbean region in the early modern period. He has also published work on hurricanes and earthquakes in colonial America. Learn more about Dr. Mulcahy on his webpage.
