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'''Project Lead''': Ethan
===Key Tactics:===
#'''Implement Comprehensive Recycling and Composting Programs'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Evaluate current waste management practices and identify gaps in recycling and composting availability on campus.
#**Roll out enhanced recycling stations and compost bins across campus buildings and dining facilities.
#**Develop an awareness campaign to educate students and staff about proper recycling and composting practices.
#*'''Review''': Consult with Facilities Department and sustainability advisors for feasibility and logistics.
#'''Set Up Garden/Program to Donate Compost'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Identify a location on campus to create a garden or establish partnerships with local gardens for compost donation.
#**Partner with Dining Services to ensure food waste is appropriately composted and utilized for the garden.
#**Organize volunteer programs where students can participate in gardening and sustainability initiatives.
#*'''Review''': Work with campus agriculture experts and local environmental groups to refine the program.
#'''Partner with Local and Global Organizations for Environmental Research'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Identify key environmental challenges that align with Baylor’s sustainability goals (e.g., water conservation, renewable energy).
#**Build relationships with local and global organizations to collaborate on research and solutions.
#**Explore opportunities for student internships or research placements with these partner organizations.
#*'''Review''': Engage with faculty in environmental science and sustainability to ensure alignment with academic goals.
#'''Utilize AI to Sort Food Waste at Baylor'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Partner with the computer science department to develop or adapt AI technology for sorting and managing food waste.
#**Pilot AI-powered waste sorting systems in campus dining halls to improve waste separation and recycling.
#**Monitor data from AI systems to track food waste reduction and efficiency.
#*'''Review''': Collaborate with technology and sustainability experts to ensure AI implementation is effective and scalable.
'<nowiki/>'''''Project 2:'''''' More intentional professional development in Computer Science department, 1-2 years, Carter Lewis
'''Project 2: Enhancing Professional Development in the Computer Science Department'''
'''Timeline''': 1-2 Years
'''Project Lead''': Carter Lewis
=== Key Tactics: ===
# '''Implement Comprehensive Recycling and Composting ProgramsFoster Professional Student Organizations'''
#* '''Action Steps''':
#** Evaluate current waste management practices Strengthen and identify gaps promote existing student organizations within the Computer Science department (e.g., ACM, Women in recycling and composting availability on campusTech).#** Roll out enhanced recycling stations and compost bins across campus buildings Encourage regular networking events, tech talks, and dining facilitiespanels featuring industry professionals.#** Develop an awareness campaign to educate Create mentorship programs pairing upper-level students and staff about proper recycling and composting practiceswith underclassmen for professional development.#* '''Review''': Consult Coordinate with Facilities Department department faculty and sustainability advisors for feasibility and logisticscareer services to ensure alignment with career-building objectives.# '''Set Up Garden/Program to Donate CompostProvide Practical Job and Internship Search Guidance'''
#* '''Action Steps''':
#** Identify a location Organize workshops focusing on campus resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation specific to create a garden or establish partnerships with local gardens for compost donationthe tech industry.#** Partner Create a dedicated online portal with Dining Services to ensure food waste is appropriately composted job and utilized for the gardeninternship listings in partnership with companies actively recruiting from Baylor.#** Organize volunteer programs where Hold mock interview sessions and offer career counseling services tailored to Computer Science students can participate in gardening and sustainability initiatives.#* '''Review''': Work Partner with campus agriculture experts Baylor Career Center and local environmental groups alumni network to refine the programmaximize student placement in internships and jobs.# '''Partner with Local and Global Organizations Increase Opportunities for Environmental ResearchPractical Experience'''
#* '''Action Steps''':
#** Identify key environmental challenges that align with Baylor’s sustainability goals (e.g.Organize coding competitions, water conservationhackathons, renewable energy)and project-based challenges to give students hands-on experience solving real-world problems.#** Build relationships Facilitate team-based projects in collaboration with local and global organizations businesses or nonprofits, allowing students to collaborate work on research and solutionsreal development tasks.#** Explore opportunities Offer course credit or certifications for student internships or research placements with these partner organizationsparticipation in coding competitions and community projects.#* '''Review''': Engage with faculty in environmental science to integrate competitions and sustainability to ensure alignment with academic goalsreal-world projects into the curriculum as co-curricular activities.# '''Utilize AI to Sort Food Waste at BaylorHelp Students Create Standout Project Portfolios'''
#* '''Action Steps''':
#** Partner with the computer science department to develop or adapt AI technology for sorting Provide workshops on developing personal portfolios showcasing key coding projects, internships, and managing food wastepractical experiences.#** Pilot AIEncourage students to contribute to open-powered waste sorting systems source projects or develop their own software applications to include in campus dining halls to improve waste separation and recyclingtheir portfolios.#** Monitor data from AI systems Offer one-on-one portfolio reviews and critiques by faculty and industry professionals to track food waste reduction and efficiencyhelp students refine their work.#* '''Review''': Collaborate Work with technology tech professionals and sustainability experts alumni to ensure AI implementation is effective portfolios align with industry standards and scalableexpectations. ''''''Project 2:'''''' More intentional professional development in Computer Science department, 1-2 years, Carter Lewis
'<nowiki/>'''''Project 3:'''''' AI Adoption at Baylor, 3-5 Years, Warren Huang
'<nowiki/>'''''Project 4:'''''' Community Immersion and Experience, 2-3 years, Spencer Yim