Positive Impact
Positive Impact provides sustainability programs and resources to students living in the Residence Halls. The program employs three Sustainability Interns and a small group of Resident Advisors that have sustainability education as their specialty assignment.
Positive Impact on Facebook
- Visit the Facebook Webpage and join the Positive Impact Facebook Group
Intern Photos and Bios
Name: Steven Zhang
Position: Sustainability Intern - Segundo
Major: Landscape Architecture, EconomicsInterests in Sustainability Issues:
It is critical to create environments that support the increasing world population. My passion is in the field of planning and designing of the built environment which promotes sustainable growth. My goal is to design projects that are environmentally friendly, economically feasible and community oriented.Sustainability-related activities:
- Office of Landscape Design, UCD Grounds Division: plan and design of campus landscape to foster sustainable development
- Arboretum Intern: installation and maintenance of native drought-tolerant plants
- Student for Environmental Education at Davis: educational outreach to local elementary schools about environmental issues
Club Affiliations: American Society of Landscape Architects, American Planning Association
Contact Information: lszhang@ucdavis.edu
Fun Fact: I live with my poodle, everyone but my landlord knows about it.
Name: Lauren Jabusch
Position: Sustainability Intern - Tercero
Major: Biological System EngineeringInterests in Sustainability Issues:
I am interested in education and outreach. Also, I am extremely passionate about bio-fuels and bio-plastics.Sustainability-related activities:
- Co-director of the Campus Center for the Environment (CCE)
- Member of the California Student Sustainability Coalition(CSSC)
- Statewide Director of the Education for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP)
- Proudest achievement is co-facilitating a workshop at the Bioneers Conference
Club Affiliations: CSSC, ESLP, CCE
Contact Information: lkjabusch@ucdavis.edu
Fun Fact: I have traveled to six out of the seven continents. Antarctica or bust!
Name: Tracy Hsieh
Position: Sustainability Intern - Cuarto
Major: Environmentally Sustainable Business DevelopmentInterests in Sustainability Issues:
My interests relate to improving education about computer and energy efficiency. I work on several campus projects including the Campus Computing Project that measures and analyzes campus computer use and other Energy Efficiency Center projects.Sustainability-related activities:
- California Energy Commission Intern - Renewable Technology Development Division
Club Affiliations: American Planning Association, IAESTE
Contact Information: tkhsieh@ucdavis.edu
Fun Fact: I play cello and love conversing in German!
Past Events
- Blue, Gold and Green Fair
- Sustainability Week
- Focus the Nation Film Series