Faculty, students, leaders and staff making a difference at Penn State
Chef Freddie Bitsoie, Navajo Chef and Author
We recently caught up with Freddie J. Bitsoie, renowned Diné (Navajo) chef and author, over a quintessential scoop of chocolate ice cream at Berkey Creamery. Chef Freddie visited Penn State Sustainability from November 2nd - November 9th for a series of events held throughout the campus and community including speaking [...]
Dr. Lara Fowler, Director of the Sustainability Institute and Chief Sustainability Officer of Penn State
Dr. Lara Fowler is an attorney, professor, and mediator who focuses on environmental, energy, and natural resource law, with a specific focus on water-related issues. In May 2023, Fowler was named as the Chief Sustainability Officer of Penn State and Director of the Sustainability Institute after serving in an interim [...]
John Sanchez, Associate Professor of News and Media Ethics and American Indians in the Media
Professor John Sanchez is an Associate Professor at Penn State’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. Sanchez teaches courses including “News and Media Ethics” and “American Indians in the Media.” His research and journalism focus on American Indian identity in the 21st century, and he has published articles for many [...]
Dr. Laura Guertin, Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences
Dr. Laura Guertin is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences at Penn State Brandywine. Her research focuses on teaching pedagogy, mainly on how Earth Sciences can improve teaching and reach every student in an impactful way. She has completed projects on science communication, audio-visual learning, and improving scientific literacy. She [...]
Dr. Jose D. Fuentes, Professor of Atmospheric Science in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Dr. Jose D. Fuentes is a Professor of Atmospheric Science in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State University. His research focuses on surface-atmosphere interactions and the impacts of climate change on ecosystems. He is also involved in the broadening participation of underrepresented groups, such as women, [...]
Duane Elmore, Director of Procurement Services and Chief Procurement Officer
Why is sustainability important to you? For me, there are two reasons. There's a personal and a professional aspect. Personally, we all need to be good stewards of the environment we live in. Now and many years ago, when I was a kid, I would recycle glass bottles, recycle the [...]
