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Sustainability Scholars-in-Residence |
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Through generous gifts by the R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation and the Turner Foundation, Emory University has two Sustainability Scholars-in-Residence working on specific research issues related to sustainability.
Susan Kidd
In June 2007, Susan Kidd was named the first R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Sustainability Scholar-in-Residence. Susan is the former senior vice-president of the Georgia Conservancy and currently serves as director of sustainability for Agnes Scott College.
Susan’s research has focused on options for creating a carbon offsets project in Georgia. Carbon offsets are projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions that, if they meet certain standards, can be used to offset emissions by an offset purchaser. Currently, there are no certified offset projects in the state of Georgia. Emory’s interest is in furthering research into whether Georgia can benefit from establishing an offset project that might provide funding for renewable energy projects in our state, preserve greenspace—in particular forest ecosystems, and result in cascading benefits in air quality, water quality, habitat protection, and “green collar” jobs.
Julie Mayfield
In May 2008, Julie Mayfield was named an Emory University Sustainability Scholar-in-Residence. Julie is former general counsel and vice president for the Georgia Conservancy and currently serves as executive director of the Western North Carolina Alliance. Julie has been researching options for alternative energy projects that may serve as a local carbon offsets model.
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