2023 - Eagles Sustainability Competition

The Eagles Sustainability Competition challenges teams of undergraduate students to propose solutions to a sustainability-related issue on Boston College’s campus. The inaugural competition took place in March 2023, with the prompt focusing on reducing the environmental impact of BC Athletics’ game days. Teams were required to be interdisciplinary, with at least two different academic majors represented, and to present data-driven solutions. Final presentations were 15-minute pitches judged by faculty, staff, and alumni. Learn more about the winning teams below.

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Winning Teams

 

First Place: City Council of Boston College ($3,000)

Team members: Fran Hodgens (Accounting for Finance and Consulting, Business Analytics, CSOM), Charles Neill (Human Centered Engineering, MCAS), Faith Drescher (Elementary Education, Applied Psychology, Lynch).

Proposal: A five-year sustainability plan addressing both the inside and outside of Alumni Stadium, including the weatherization of concessions areas to reintroduce fountain drinks in compostable cups, the use of behavioral models to encourage fan compliance with green initiatives, and a financial analysis with risk assessment to ensure feasibility.

Second Place: Green Queens ($1,500)

Team members: Natalie Sill (Finance, CSOM), Hanganh Vo (International Studies, MCAS), Maureen Kelly (Geoscience, MCAS).

Proposal: Creating a strong marketing plan to promote sustainability on game days, incorporating engaging strategies to encourage student participation.

Third Place: Greening Eagles ($500)

Team members: Lauren Dadekian (Management and Environmental Studies, MCAS/CSOM), Sancia Sehdev (Biology, MCAS), Anisha Kundu (Finance, CSOM), Tyler DiFiore (Economics and Political Science, MCAS).

Proposal: Consideration of game day food sourcing as part of sustainability efforts. 

Competition Sponsors & Planning Committee

 

The competition was sponsored by the Schiller Institute, Carroll School of Management, Undergraduate Government Boston College (UGBC), and the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics. The planning committee included:

  • Greg Adelsberger, Director, Finance & Operations, Schiller Institute
  • Josephine Xiong, Associate Director, Undergraduate Program, Carroll School of Management
  • Giovanna Eichner, Liz Healy, and Brooke Adams (UGBC Division of Environmental Sustainability)

University librarians also assisted the competition by leading a research information session and providing a Sustainability Research Guide.

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