Sustainable Development
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Alumnus Justin Locke Speaks With 60 Minutes About Storm-Proof Renewable Energy Development in the Caribbean
| by Kira Lemons
As part of a segment on the development of storm-proof renewable energy resources in the Caribbean, Justin Locke (MPA, ‘08) spoke with Bill Whitaker of 60 Minutes about the Islands Energy Program of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI).
Students Hailed as “Clean Energy Heroes” for Study on Affordable Sustainable Housing
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Three Middlebury Institute International Environmental Policy students earn high praise from Central Coast Community Energy for an ambitious class project where they make the financial case for clean, renewable, and affordable housing solutions for Monterey.
A Rising Tide
| by Jason Warburg
A recent study by the Institute’s Center for the Blue Economy estimated the potential physical and economic impact of sea level rise on several Monterey landmarks.
Professor and Alumna Collaborate on Save the Children’s Global Childhood Report 2019
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
The 2019 Save the Children Global Childhood Report was co-authored by Middlebury Institute Professor Beryl Levinger and alumna Nikki Gillette MPA ‘07/MBA ’08.
Institute Student Wins Startup Challenge Monterey Bay’s Student Division
| by Jason Warburg
Middlebury Institute environmental policy student Erin Lannon MAIEP ’19 won the student division of Startup Challenge Monterey Bay with her proposal for a venture that would install electric vehicle charging stations in private business’ parking lots across California.
Institute Students, Faculty Collaborate with Local Peers in Community Solutions Lab
Co-founded by faculty members from three local higher education institutions, the Community Solutions Lab partners students with local non-profits and community leaders.
Students & Faculty Collaborate to Create Tool for Developing Nations Seeking to Join World Trade Organization
Two students and a faculty member from the Middlebury Institute collaborated to create a strategic negotiation toolkit for the Republic of Sudan as it seeks to join the World Trade Organization.
DPMI+ Spotlight: Spencer Chappell
| by William Morrison
Spencer Chappell (MPA/IPD ‘19) talks with the Immersive Learning team about her Design, Partnering, Management and Innovation Practicum (DPMI Plus) placement with Peace Corps Senegal.
Professor Robert Rogowsky Recognized as Leading Authority on Trade Issues
Who’s Who Legal has recognized Prof. Robert Rogowsky, co-chair of the Institute’s Trade and Economic Diplomacy program, as one of the nation’s leading trade consultants.