Humanity faces this reality – the environment is broken, most of which is a result of negative human impact on the health and biodiversity of our world's ecosystems.

CHANCE (Connecting Humans and Nature through Conservation Experiences) is a Penn State accredited interdisciplinary environmental education program whose overarching goal is to teach conservation biology and global sustainability at the front line. To do this, CHANCE creates unique learning environments through its short-term study abroad international field courses that immerse participants, students and, at times teachers, in real-world environmental research and conservation efforts.

The goal of CHANCE is to prepare global-minded citizens who understand the importance of restoring and protecting the biodiversity of our planet's ecosystems, and who are equipped to address the challenges of our time such as energy, air, food, water, and climate change in their lifetimes.

Since ecosystems cross national borders, CHANCE strives to view and to define sustainable answers for environmental realities from a global perspective.

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ATAS International, Inc.

CHANCE would like to recognize ATAS International Inc. for its support and commitment to the environment.  

ATAS International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal wall and ceiling panels, and sustainable building envelope technology. A family owned business for three generations, ATAS is proud of its green initiatives to bring the sustainability consciousness to all levels of operation.

During day-to-day operations, ATAS looks after the environment by producing less waste, optimizing materials, using energy-efficient equipment, and manufacturing sustainable construction products. Their green initiative efforts include reusing or repurposing cardboard boxes, “scrap” metal, skids, and fiber cores; donating scrap wood to the community; and, donating surplus product to worthy causes. Of course, all unusable metal is recycled.

As a manufacturer of sustainable products—a transpired solar air heating system called InSpire and a building integrated photovoltaic roof called ATA-Solar—ATAS continues to strive for improved sustainability and energy efficiency.