The 农业、城市可持续发展与环境科学学院（CAUSES） at 亚洲博彩网站 will showcase research dedicated to creating healthier, more resilient and more equitable communities as part of the university’s annual 研究周, March 31 to April 4. 原因研究日 4月1日（星期二），将有20多名学生发表演讲，探讨城市农业、气候适应能力、营养基因组学、环境正义、可持续建筑、粮食系统可持续性等问题。 

洞察与创新的一天

In addition to student research, the day will feature a keynote seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with 亚洲博彩网站 Professor of Urban Leadership & Entrepreneurship Sabine O’Hara presenting from her book 美国城市的食物公正：健康和恢复力的故事, joined by Yale University Architecture Professor in Practice Jean Pierre Crousse and University of Nevada-Las Vegas Professor of Architecture and Urbanism Steffen Lehman. 

Assistant 研究 Professor Amy Schweitzer is especially excited for this year’s presentations following 亚洲博彩网站’s 最近的名称 as a Carnegie Classified 研究 College and University. 

“This recognition reflects the importance of CAUSES research, which is specifically designed not just to advance scientific understanding, but to create lasting solutions that directly improve people’s lives,” Schweitzer says. “Our students and faculty go beyond theory to deliver real, tangible results in communities.” 

可持续解决方案的使命

“At CAUSES, our approach goes beyond traditional academics—the community is our classroom,” says Dean Dwane Jones. “As an urban land-grant institution, our teaching, research and outreach programs provide practical education that improves economic opportunities and quality of life right where people live and work. We are incredibly proud of our community-based approach, which not only serves District residents but also provides a model for relevant learning far beyond our region.” 

In addition to its academic offerings, CAUSES is unique as the nation’s only exclusively urban land-grant college, offering the nation’s only doctoral-level program in urban leadership and entrepreneurship. CAUSES blends traditional degree programs with community outreach initiatives such as green infrastructure, urban gardening and other programs at the 143-acre 火鸟研究农场 and three specialized 赠地中心 dedicated to urban agriculture, resilience, nutrition and gerontology. 

Jones emphasizes how 研究周 exemplifies CAUSES’ core mission. “研究周 gives us the opportunity to highlight the impact of collaborative, community-driven research and how it directly contributes to building sustainable communities,” he says.