Center for Sustainability Education

Lindsey Treon Lyons came to Dickinson in 2011 and has helped the Center for Sustainabiility Education receive national attention, especially for embedding sustainability across the curriculum. She enjoys working at the intersection of sustainability with education abroad, equity & inclusion and civic engagement. In her tenure at Dickinson, Lindsey has overseen many initiatives that have helped Dickinson secure recognition as a #1 Sierra Magazine Cool School, Princeton Review Green Honor Roll institution and helped Dickinson obtain a Gold Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). She frequently consults with other colleges and universities about sustainability curriculum and faculty development for sustainability. After completing her B.S. in biology from Lynchburg College (2001) and a M.S. in environmental education from Southern Oregon University (2005), Lindsey served as a professor of environmental studies at Wilson College and as director of various non-profit education and conservation organizations. Her graduate research focused on the reproductive biology and management of the endangered Devil's Hole pupfish, a model in desert fish conservation. As a certified K-12 teacher, outdoor school creator, former community extension agent for Oregon State University and experiential education advocate, Lindsey understands that education is key to a sustainable future.