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This story was updated on November 18, 2025, at 9:57 a.m.

Two students majoring in environmental science and sustainability recently earned their Green Roof Professional (GRP) accreditation after being selected as 2025 (PREP) fellows by and the last spring. The PREP Fellowship recognizes students鈥� potential leadership in the field of living architecture. The students, Cynthia Bauer and Elizabeth Leonard, were nominated by Kim Thompson, associate professor of instruction in the environmental and plant biology department and Nancy Manring, associate professor and director of the environmental science and sustainability (ESS) program.

鈥淭hey expressed interest and had done well in the Plants and the Global Environment Lab,鈥� Thompson said. 鈥淪o I nominated them forward for this fellowship.鈥�  

Thompson learned of the PREP Fellowship through the (GOLA), where she is a board member. GOLA conducts research on living architecture to foster innovation and creative thought for Ohio faculty, students and industry professionals. The group aims to develop environmentally responsible cities. The PREP fellowship includes free online training, materials and the examination for the Green Roof Professional (GRP) accreditation.  

鈥淲hen I learned about this, I thought it was a great opportunity for our students who might want to be in this industry,鈥� Thompson said. 鈥淭he accreditation positions them to enter a growing green infrastructure industry if they choose that path after graduation." 

Green roofs are gardens planted on top of buildings; they can be installed on rooftops, areas over utility tunnels and parking garages. Their main purpose is to slow down stormwater runoff and help maintain thermal heat consistency. They also help protect roof membranes and provide habitats for insects, birds and other animals. 

In addition to Schoonover's green roof, 蜜柚视频 has three others on Patton Hall, Jefferson Hall and the Edwards Center Accelerator Lab.

Cynthia Bauer is a fourth-year environmental science and sustainability major with a certificate in wealth and poverty. Bauer said she has always cared deeply for environmental protection and credits the ESS program for allowing a multidisciplinary approach to understanding relevant issues and providing integrative solutions.  

Elizabeth Leonard 

Elizabeth Leonard is a third-year environmental science and sustainability major with a minor in political science. Leonard loves how the environmental science field centers on finding alternative, more sustainable ways of living that benefit all living organisms.