Opportunity Details

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Faculty Information

Julian Agyeman

julian.agyeman@tufts.edu

Professor

Affiliated Institutions:

Arts and Sciences

Associated Departments:

UEP

Web Sites:

tufts.edu/~jagyem01/

Opportunity:
	Green Jobs and the Green Economy in Boston
Summary:
	This project will research the details of the green jobs movement in Boston. Investigation will analyze President Obama’s stimulus package funding as it translates into local policy initiatives, the response from local non-profits and civic society, and the involvement of minority and low income groups with these new job opportunities.
Contact Via:
	E-mail
What is the timeframe for this research opportunity?
	May-August 2009, open for discussion
Prerequisities for students?
	Experience with and interest in environmental policy. Solid background in research tools such as LexisNexis
Responsibilities for students?
	Written summary of research, and a full source list. Must use diverse research methods to collect data. Frequent communication with mentor, and status reports on the investigation.