Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Students work in groups in the L. Thomas Melly '52 Lobby of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts with Professor of Education Jim MaKinster.

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Beth Kinne takes notes as students present their final projects in the Geneva Room.

HWS students, who serve as ESSYI staff, discuss student life at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Associate Professor of Geoscience Nick Metz leads a discussion on the future meteorological consequences of climate change.

Professor of Art and Architecture Nick Ruth leads an art critique with students outside of the Katherine D. Elliott Studio Arts Center.

Students tour the Material Recovery Facility operated by Casella Waste Systems at the Ontario County Landfill.

Students use foraged materials to create art on a fence at the Houghton House Arts Complex.

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Darrin Magee leads a class discussion on the geography of garbage in Stern Hall.

Associate Professor of Biology Bradley Cosentino discusses the ecosystem that supports life in the quaking bog.

In Stern Hall, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Beth Kinne leads a discussion on environmental law and policy.

Emma Wilber '21 assists students with an energy policy worksheet during “Environmental Economics” with Professor of Economics Thomas Drennen.

Associate Professor of Biology Bradley Cosentino and Assistant Professor of Biology Shannon Straub lead students in a walking tour of Zurich Bog in Arcadia, N.Y.

On their first day, students participate in a team building exercise led by Assistant Vice President and Dean of Student Engagement and Conduct Brandon Barile (right).

Led by Professor of Economics Thomas Drennen, who is the chair of environmental studies and entrepreneurial studies, students visit one of HWS’ solar farms.

Aboard the William Scandling research vessel, students examine water samples with Emma Wilber '21 (middle, left) and Associate Professor of Geoscience Tara Curtin (middle, right) on Seneca Lake.

Professor of Education Jim MaKinster, who serves as executive director of ESSYI, leads a class in Merritt Hall.