#EOSProject

Thirteen seed projects in environmental awareness and campus greening have been funded by the Eos Project, an initiative to promote greater understanding of environmental issues through diverse disciplines and channels across Vanderbilt.

“We are taking a broad approach, aiming to implement permanent changes in the curricula, supporting undergrads working on environmental and social justice issues, and also encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue,” said program coordinator Anna Guengerich, research assistant professor of anthropology. “We organize symposia and networking events and give fellowships to faculty and graduate students who are developing their own projects to pursue these broader goals.”

“Eos was the Titan goddess of dawn, who brings the light of a new day,” said director Beth A. Conklin, professor and chair of anthropology. “The Eos Project is about jump-starting environmental awareness all across campus. Climate change connects to almost every discipline and department. We want to empower students and faculty to develop ideas and new initiatives wherever they’re located at Vanderbilt.Universities are places for thinking big, about how to make the changes we need for a healthier future. This is the most urgent work we can do."