Robin Fancey will graduate in June 2026 from the Baccalauréat en Éducation program at the University of Alberta's Faculté Saint-Jean. Her research interests are primarily centered on systemic barriers within the education system. Robin's Certificate in Sustainability integrative project, titled “Identity conflicts and ethical considerations for Canadians’ heritage-based claims to identity,” focuses on social sustainability. Through the explanation of underlying principles and theories in the fields of psychology and sociology as well as contextualized examples, the project offers paths for critical self-reflection when it comes to identifying with heritage from which an individual may be disconnected.

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Kismat Othman is a Bachelor of Education student concurrently completing certificates in Sustainability and International Learning. Her academic interests focus on global citizenship and place-based environmental pedagogy. Kismat’s integrative project, “From Playground to Ocean: How Local Litter Becomes a Global Problem,” helps young learners understand the connection between local actions and global environmental health. By tracing litter through storm drains and waterways, the project makes waste pathways visible and meaningful for students. Through this hands-on approach, Kismat encourages learners to recognize that every piece of litter prevented on the playground helps reduce pollution in the ocean and empowers them to become responsible stewards in an interconnected world.

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Arooba Jamshaid graduated in March 2026 with a Bachelor of Education (Elementary). Her academic interests include sustainability education, multiculturalism, community engagement and curriculum design. Arooba’s capstone project, “Community Garden of Cultures”, is an integrative K-6 teaching resource that blends environmental learning with cultural storytelling to help students explore identity, diversity and ecological care through hands-on, classroom-friendly activities.

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Maya Krizan graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in June 2025, majoring in Finance and minoring in Operations Management. Her academic interests include finance, macroeconomics, technology optimization and sustainability. For her integrative project, Maya explored how renewable energy stimulates economic growth by leveraging technological advancements and operational efficiency. This project demonstrates how renewables, as increasingly cost-effective energy sources, play a critical role in powering all sectors of the economy, ultimately leading to broader economic benefits.

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Ashley Abrahart graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Honours Psychology in June 2024. She was excited to begin a job with Sustain SU the following summer, as she is passionate about sustainability and its intersection with psychology and sociology.

Outside of this domain, Ashley worked in Dr. Colbourne’s lab, studying treatments and therapies for stroke. Her integrative project for the Certificate of Sustainability focused on how sustainable initiatives are often spearheaded by women and on the reasons and rationales behind this relationship.

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Meghan Grenke (she/her) graduated in June 2023 with a Bachelor of Sciences degree, majoring in Earth and Atmospheric Science and minoring in Mathematics. She has a special interest in atmosphere and climate modeling and has developed a passion for sustainability and a drive to learn about global innovative sustainable practices.

Stephanie Haeubl (she/her) graduated in June 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biological Sciences and Psychology. She is passionate about the long-term sustainable management of the environment and economy and is a strong advocate for increasing accessibility to environmentally conscious options for everyone. 

Meghan and Stephanie were friends and classmates since childhood and have collaborated on many projects. Their unique skill sets and educational backgrounds, augmented by the complementary partnership that they have built over the years, led them to develop a shared integrative project for the Certificate in Sustainability. This project aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of Ecobricks, their place in sustainable practices, and examples of their worldwide and local applications. 

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Veronica Leonard (she/her) graduated in November 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, majoring in Economics and Policy. For her Certificate in Sustainability (CIS) integrative research project, she conducted an interview with Leftovers, a non-profit organization that helps divert food waste. The environmental and social impacts of food waste are large-scale and preventable. Grassroots organizations like Leftovers promote a more sustainable and equitable future. We hope you enjoy this podcast interview with Suraya Hudson, the Director of Operations at Leftovers.

Dakota Sullivan (he/him) graduated in June 2023 with a degree in Conservation Biology. During his post-secondary career, he gained a strong interest in the management of fisheries and freshwater ecosystems. “Sustainability in Alberta’s Trapping Industry” is an integrative project that examines the environmental, economic, and social pillars of the fur trapping industry in Alberta. It is designed as an informational piece to educate the public about actions taken in modern-day fur-bearer conservation.

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Certificate in Sustainability Integrative Projects Playlist

The capstone integrative project gets students out of the classroom to solve real-world challenges. Check out the integrative projects playlist to see what some of our students have accomplished through their projects.