Greenhouse/Sustainability/CEA Program
Edward R. Murrow Science is blessed to have a newly renovated greenhouse. The greenhouse has the latest technology of hydroponics and aquaponics systems that brings our greenhouse to the 21st century.
The renovations were made possible by the grants that were provided by the Office of Borough President Eric Adams, New York Power Authority and Sun Works. Thanks to our partnerships with New York Power Authority and Sun Works we are able to get grants to help our students learn about sustainability.
Benefits of a Hydroponics system:
- Maximizes space to grow more agriculture.
- Conserves Water
- Facilitates a micro-climate
- Produces more; higher yields
- Needs no soil
- Greater Quality produce
- Faster growth of produce
Benefits of an Aquaponics system:
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Opportunities:
Our greenhouse has opened up many opportunities for our diverse students. Everyone benefits from learning from and using the greenhouse, examples of courses that use the green are MSTAR research, regents courses and electives like - Sustainability, Engineering, Horticulture, and the Flower Shop.
Our Greenhouse in the News
Our Greenhouse has made its debut in Media….click on the links below for the articles
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Sustainability
Edward R. Murrow has a Sustainability Club and class. In Sustainability students explore how human beings can continue to improve international standards of living without causing irreversible damage to the earth’s limited natural resources. While this sustainability is grounded in science and technology, it also will incorporate sociology, economics, politics, ethics, and philosophy.
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Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) - Spring 2024