Associate Professor Michelle Eades-Baird Named a SUNY Sustainability Fellow

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the second cohort of SUNY’s Sustainability Faculty Fellows, which will strengthen curricular programs on climate and sustainability for students and faculty across SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities. Empire State University’s Associate Professor Michelle Eades-Baird was named among the 12 fellows, which represent 10 SUNY campuses. 

“SUNY is leading the way in helping New York State achieve its climate and sustainability goals,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “Through the work of SUNY’s Sustainability Faculty Fellows, we are inspiring our students to build a resilient and sustainable future. Our students are eager to lead the way in tackling global challenges like climate change, and I am proud of the work of our dedicated faculty members to prepare the next generation of climate-conscious individuals.” 

Associate Professor Michelle Eades-Baird said, “This recognition means a lot to me, and I’m looking forward to digging into this work alongside colleagues across SUNY who share the same commitment to a more sustainable future.” 

The second cohort of Sustainability Faculty Fellows will continue to advance climate literacy and knowledge of sustainability topics throughout the SUNY system by developing pedagogical resources and providing support for faculty as they develop and teach courses across a broad spectrum of disciplines and levels of study from microcredentials through doctoral programs. For this year, the Fellows will also work to provide support for SUNY faculty who are teaching future teachers to meet the New York State Education Department’s requirement for the inclusion of climate education in the P-12 curriculum.