可持续发展研究是对国家和全球发展的回应，这些发展使可持续发展成为公众关注的重点。它还响应Rensselaer学生对可持续课程的口头要求，与此同时，以可持续发展为导向的学生俱乐部和校园倡议也在不断增长。可持续性研究课程为毕业生准备从事环境政策，管理和研究领域的职业，无论是在行业，政府还是非营利组织中。严格而富有创意的社会科学方法教学是该计划的标志性方面，为学生开展职业生涯或进入研究生计划奠定了坚实的基础。确定与环境可持续性相关的问题，辩论和专业知识形式。分析环境问题和可持续发展机会的社会，政治，经济和文化背
The B.S. in Sustainability Studies at Rensselaer combines techniques and insights from the social sciences and humanities to pursue a healthy environment, economic prosperity, and social justice.<br><br>Sustainability Studies investigates environmental problems and sustainable solutions to ensure the well-being of present and future generations. Coursework, research, and co-curricular initiatives like the Vasudha Living & Learning Community equip environmentally conscious students with the scientific, technical, and social perspectives needed to find innovative solutions to issues such as the global food system, water pollution, and climate change.