Ep 173: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Stephania Fregosi on Data and Methods in Sustainability Research

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On this episode, guest host Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto is joined by Stephania Fregosi, Sustainability Analyst at Portland Community College. In her role, Stephania completes greenhouse gas inventories, the Sustainability, Tracking, and Rating system report, does research, and provides other support for the college. She earned her Master’s Degree in Environmental Law from the Vermont Law School and her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College. Stephania has worked in a variety of sustainability roles including sustainability coordination, project management, environmental assessment, community development, and environmental education. She has a passion for social justice, equity, and inclusion and recently served on the Diversity & Inclusion Committee as part of the advisory board of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

Segment 1: Data use and Methods in Sustainability [00:00-16:47]

In this first segment, Stephania discusses what data and methods she uses in her role as a sustainability analyst.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)
• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
• Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment

Segment 2: Analysis and Decision Making [16:48-35:38]

In segment two, Stephania discusses data analysis and the role of data in her work.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• State Renewable Portfolio Standards
• Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment
• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Second Nature Climate Council
• Greenhouse Gas Protocol
• Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-04:49]: Stephania's Educational Background and Professional Pathway

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