Mehdi Khanzadeh, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering, has been developing his novel method for producing carbonatable concrete since 2021.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Mar. 24, 2025 Engineering professor’s breakthrough may lead to more sustainable concrete Concrete is everywhere. As the world’s most widely used construction material, it forms bridges, […] Climate change is causing spring conditions to arrive early. What effect is that having on ecosystems? Jocelyn Behm, assistant professor of biology in the College of Science and Technology, weighs in.Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Mar. 18, 2025 Spring forward? How climate change is rushing the spring season On Sunday, Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. Despite […] The second annual Temple University Bike Tour will be held on Sunday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025 A Greenway Getaway — Join the Temple University Bike Tour on April 27 By James DuffySean Starosta views the world in a different way than people traveling to and from destinations in […] Fifty years after it was founded, the Tyler glass program is honoring its origins by collecting and repurposing used glass.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 4, 2024 Tyler’s glass program celebrates 50 years and a new, sustainable approach [node:video]When Professor Emeritus Jon Clark founded the Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s […] Sep. 15, 2024 A Night Out Under the Stars — Temple Ambler Campout Returns September 21! By James DuffyThe Temple Ambler Campout, which will be held at Temple Ambler from 2 p.m. Saturday, September 21 […] Biofiltration basins, and the plants that grow within them, play an important role in Philadelphia’s stormwater management. A group of Temple researchers has been collecting data on basins and their plants since 2017. Pictured from left to right: Joni Baumgarten, Sasha Eisenman, Laura Toran, Josh Caplan and Abdullah Al-Amin.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Jun. 18, 2024 Temple faculty hope to save PennDOT’s plants from deadly road salt Motorists driving through Philadelphia may notice greenspaces, called bioretention basins, […] May 29, 2024 A Rare Corpse Flower Blooms at Temple Ambler By James DuffyIt was the Return of the Living Corpse Flower in 3D! That’s right, it happened again! Ben Snyder, […] Members of the Department of Public Safety celebrated after holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday to unveil a newly rebuilt greenhouse, which Temple Police officers put together for students of Carver High School.Photo by Matt Petrillo Apr. 22, 2024 TUDPS recognizes Earth Day by unveiling greenhouse [node:video] Temple University Police Officer Leroy Wimberly held a giant pair of giant scissors as […] Solar and wind energy will be among the green solutions students in Temple's new sustainability master's degree and certificate programs consider. Temple professors who designed the curricula include Alexandra (Alix) Davatzes, Amelia Duffy-Tumasz, Rob Jennings, and Hamil Pearsall.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Apr. 18, 2024 Temple University launches two innovative sustainability programs to help students tackle pressing global issues Through a transdisciplinary effort launched by faculty, Temple University is introducing a master’s […] Apr. 17, 2024 Temple Ambler Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness: Providing Unique Learning Experiences for the Temple Community By James DuffyMoving a ball from one peg built to keep it about a foot off the ground to its twin sitting across […] Temple University Ambler, the Temple University Office of Sustainability and the Temple University Office of the Provost will host the first ever Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Apr. 8, 2024 Temple Ambler to Host First Bike Tour Between Campuses — Sunday, April 28 By James DuffyOn Sunday, April 28, Rebecca Collins, Director of Temple University’s Office of Sustainability, […] Staff from the Office of Sustainability collaborated with partners throughout the university in putting together the STARS report. Pictured: Bryce Forys, sustainability coordinator (left); Rebecca Collins, director of sustainability (center); and Caroline Burkholder, senior sustainability manager (right).Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Feb. 21, 2024 Temple earns STARS gold for sustainability accomplishments By Jonny HartTemple University has earned a STARS gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of […] Graphic by Rose Caporaletti. Jan. 9, 2024 Do melting ice sheets spell doomsday? Glaciologist weighs in Ice sheets are a lot more than just a home for polar bears and penguins. The massive sections of […] Hundreds of pounds of free food were distributed at Temple's World Food Day event, hosted by the Food Insecurity Task Force.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 1, 2023 At World Food Day event, Food Insecurity Task Force addresses hunger on campus A sign at Temple’s World Food Day event on October 16 boasted “FREE FOOD” and pointed the way […] Oct. 4, 2023 Temple Ambler To Host Great American Campout 2023 By James DuffyThe benefits from outdoor play for mind, body and spirit are well-documented and create a lasting […] Load More
Mehdi Khanzadeh, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering, has been developing his novel method for producing carbonatable concrete since 2021.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Mar. 24, 2025 Engineering professor’s breakthrough may lead to more sustainable concrete Concrete is everywhere. As the world’s most widely used construction material, it forms bridges, […] Climate change is causing spring conditions to arrive early. What effect is that having on ecosystems? Jocelyn Behm, assistant professor of biology in the College of Science and Technology, weighs in.Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Mar. 18, 2025 Spring forward? How climate change is rushing the spring season On Sunday, Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. Despite […] The second annual Temple University Bike Tour will be held on Sunday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025 A Greenway Getaway — Join the Temple University Bike Tour on April 27 By James DuffySean Starosta views the world in a different way than people traveling to and from destinations in […] Fifty years after it was founded, the Tyler glass program is honoring its origins by collecting and repurposing used glass.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 4, 2024 Tyler’s glass program celebrates 50 years and a new, sustainable approach [node:video]When Professor Emeritus Jon Clark founded the Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s […] Sep. 15, 2024 A Night Out Under the Stars — Temple Ambler Campout Returns September 21! By James DuffyThe Temple Ambler Campout, which will be held at Temple Ambler from 2 p.m. Saturday, September 21 […] Biofiltration basins, and the plants that grow within them, play an important role in Philadelphia’s stormwater management. A group of Temple researchers has been collecting data on basins and their plants since 2017. Pictured from left to right: Joni Baumgarten, Sasha Eisenman, Laura Toran, Josh Caplan and Abdullah Al-Amin.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Jun. 18, 2024 Temple faculty hope to save PennDOT’s plants from deadly road salt Motorists driving through Philadelphia may notice greenspaces, called bioretention basins, […] May 29, 2024 A Rare Corpse Flower Blooms at Temple Ambler By James DuffyIt was the Return of the Living Corpse Flower in 3D! That’s right, it happened again! Ben Snyder, […] Members of the Department of Public Safety celebrated after holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday to unveil a newly rebuilt greenhouse, which Temple Police officers put together for students of Carver High School.Photo by Matt Petrillo Apr. 22, 2024 TUDPS recognizes Earth Day by unveiling greenhouse [node:video] Temple University Police Officer Leroy Wimberly held a giant pair of giant scissors as […] Solar and wind energy will be among the green solutions students in Temple's new sustainability master's degree and certificate programs consider. Temple professors who designed the curricula include Alexandra (Alix) Davatzes, Amelia Duffy-Tumasz, Rob Jennings, and Hamil Pearsall.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Apr. 18, 2024 Temple University launches two innovative sustainability programs to help students tackle pressing global issues Through a transdisciplinary effort launched by faculty, Temple University is introducing a master’s […] Apr. 17, 2024 Temple Ambler Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness: Providing Unique Learning Experiences for the Temple Community By James DuffyMoving a ball from one peg built to keep it about a foot off the ground to its twin sitting across […] Temple University Ambler, the Temple University Office of Sustainability and the Temple University Office of the Provost will host the first ever Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Apr. 8, 2024 Temple Ambler to Host First Bike Tour Between Campuses — Sunday, April 28 By James DuffyOn Sunday, April 28, Rebecca Collins, Director of Temple University’s Office of Sustainability, […] Staff from the Office of Sustainability collaborated with partners throughout the university in putting together the STARS report. Pictured: Bryce Forys, sustainability coordinator (left); Rebecca Collins, director of sustainability (center); and Caroline Burkholder, senior sustainability manager (right).Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Feb. 21, 2024 Temple earns STARS gold for sustainability accomplishments By Jonny HartTemple University has earned a STARS gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of […] Graphic by Rose Caporaletti. Jan. 9, 2024 Do melting ice sheets spell doomsday? Glaciologist weighs in Ice sheets are a lot more than just a home for polar bears and penguins. The massive sections of […] Hundreds of pounds of free food were distributed at Temple's World Food Day event, hosted by the Food Insecurity Task Force.Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 1, 2023 At World Food Day event, Food Insecurity Task Force addresses hunger on campus A sign at Temple’s World Food Day event on October 16 boasted “FREE FOOD” and pointed the way […] Oct. 4, 2023 Temple Ambler To Host Great American Campout 2023 By James DuffyThe benefits from outdoor play for mind, body and spirit are well-documented and create a lasting […]
