Professors
This professor teaches the environmental justice class and is the advisor for DEAL.
Who is Dr.Jordan
This scientist aboard the HMS Beagle went to the Galapagos to study finches in the 1830s.
Who is Charles Darwin
This chemical is involved in the process of converting sunlight and water into food for plants, and is responsible for their green color.
What is chlorophyll?
The best time of day to water your plants
What is morning?
The group in charge of the grounds where we hold "Weeding the Fern Plots" and "FernFest"
Who is Facilities
This professor leads a trip to Belieze every other year and does small mammal research on campus.
Who is Dr. Windfelder
Like an archway, the presence or absence of this type of organism can determine the stability of its ecosystem.
What is a keystone species
Term for when companies advertise their products as eco-friendly or sustainable, when in reality they are not
What is greenwashing?
A plant that occurs naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without human introduction?
What is a native plant?
A group who wants to make a difference by supporting kids and their communities while having fun
This professor does research involving a glove box and has an interest in green chemistry.
Who is Dr. Choquette
If not managed properly, landfills can produce this greenhouse gas.
What is methane?
This process of freshwater contamination often results in overabundance of algae, which makes the water look green
What is eutrophication?
Any plant with thick fleshy tissues adapted to water storage is considered a ______?
What is a succulent?
Drew University’s resident book club!
These two professors teach both chemistry and environmental classes.
Who are Dr. Pearsall and Dr. Woodka
This author wrote a book about DDT that helped spark the modern American environmental movement.
Who is Rachel Carson?
In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational use of this substance
What is cannabis/marijuana?
An attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony?
What is a bouquet?
A group who hosts open gym volleyball, pickleball tournaments, basketball tournaments, and much more
Who is Drew Intramural Sports
This professor was recently hired and teaches classes like Advanced Environmental Science and Introduction to Soil Science and Farming Practice
Who is Dr.Gaffar
This term describes the increasing concentration of harmful chemicals up the food chain.
What is Biomagnification?
An umbrella term to describe science and technology that reduces human impact on the environment
What is green technology?
What is a spring?
A group dedicated to action and advocacy for the improvement of mental health resources for athletes at Drew University.
Who is Behind the Athlete