NESTT Center at EWU

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TESTING AND TEACHING CENTER

WHAT IF A SITE… » REFLECTED WHAT WAS THERE BEFORE?

» GREW FRESH, NATIVE FOOD TO HARVEST?

» WAS DESIGNED FOR EXPLORATION?

» EXPOSED ITS NATURAL SYSTEMS?

“Release the vegetable from the tyranny of the square. Build a more beautiful veggie garden.”

Robin O’Quinn, Associate Professor, Biology

WHAT IF A BUILDING… “Generate data. Expose systems and technologies” Jeff Donnerberg, Associate

» GOT ALL OF ITS ENERGY FROM THE SUN?

Professor, Technology/ Manufacturing & Construction

» GOT ALL OF ITS WATER FROM THE RAIN?

» WAS MADE ONLY OF SUSTAINABLE THINGS?

» WAS A HANDS-ON TEACHING TOOL FOR K-12, HIGHER ED AND CORPORATIONS?

WHAT IF A COMMUNITY… » HAD A PLACE TO CELEBRATE NATURE?

» HAD A PLACE TO TEST SYSTEMS? “Everyone should know what they are standing on.”

Judd Case, Dean of Special Projects

“Visitors and students should be able to see where our water comes from and where it goes.”

WHAT IF A CURRICULUM…

Matt Anderson, Assistant Professor of Geography

» WAS LIVING AND SUSTAINABLE?

» WAS SHAPED BY NATURE?

LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE

ENERGY WATER

HEALTH & HAPPINESS MATERIALS

PLACE EQUITY

BEAUTY

Google Earth photo

“Bring health, well-being and environmental education together for all users.”

Laurie Morley, Program Director, Health and Fitness

For more information, contact:

WHAT IF YOU COULD HELP US BE FIRST?

Mike Westfall VP for University Advancement Executive Director, EWU Foundation Office: 509.359.7430 Cell: 509.863.2665

This is a privately funded project led by the EWU Foundation. By meeting the Living Building Challenge, the NESTT Center will be a showcase for sustainable practices, and a state-of-the-art facility to house our newlyestablished sustainability degree programs.

Partners and financial supporters are an essential piece in the development of the center that will provide a model of how we can live more sustainably, and make a positive impact on our planet for future generations.

What if you were a part of that future? For more information on becoming a partner of the NESTT, contact the EWU Foundation.

THE NEW NESTT CENTER WILL BE A CATALYST FOR CHANGE.

mwestfall@ewu.edu Todd Sturgis Director of Development Office: 509.359.6846 Cell: 509.850.5585 tsturgis@ewu.edu Melanie Miller College Advancement Director, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM) Office: 509.359.6833 Cell: 509.590.9758 melanie.miller@ewu.edu ewu.edu/nestt

For a concept design packet and white paper, contact: Todd Sturgis Director of Development Office: 509.359.6846 Cell: 509.850.5585 tsturgis@ewu.edu

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