The program offers a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining natural sciences with social sciences and humanities to address environmental problems and propose sustainable and just solutions.
The Urban Sustainability Pre-College Program at Seattle University offers a hands-on, project-based exploration of environmental careers and environmental justice. Students engage in immersive group activities led by Seattle University faculty, drawing from biology, chemistry, environmental studies, environmental science, and environmental engineering programs. The curriculum emphasizes sustainability, social equity, and environmental justice, addressing systemic and historical inequities related to environmental burdens. Participants will define ecosystem services, identify sustainable building design practices, analyze water quality parameters, take benthic samples to characterize biological diversity, and determine marine fish and crustacean abundance. They will also apply infrared analysis to identify plastic pollutants, explain wastewater treatment processes and green stormwater infrastructure, and understand urban wildlife migration patterns. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to critically consider the environment, human impact, and approaches to environmental sustainability.
A typical day involves immersive group activities and project-based learning led by Seattle University faculty, with topics ranging from indigenous relations with the land to water quality testing and environmental sensors.
This program is ideal for high school students who want to explore careers related to the environment and environmental justice and be part of the solution to environmental challenges.
Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
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