Sustainability
Showcase Exhibits Ambition, Impact of Future Climate Venture Studio Companies
From bioplastics to investment portfolios, cohort members demonstrate their commitment to merging climate justice with entrepreneurship
Shine On: UConn Dedicates Solar-Powered STEAM Tree
A new solar-powered STEAM tree will allow UConn community members to charge their personal devices as they enjoy time on the Student Union Mall
UConn Health’s Student-Driven Sustainability Efforts
It’s been a busy year between Earth Days for UConn medical and dental students
Belimo Scholarship Offers Students A Warm Welcome Into Engineering
Six UConn Engineering students are being supported every year thanks to the generous Belimo Scholarship Program
New Center on Soil Research Addresses Industry Needs for Reliable Sensors
An interdisciplinary group of researchers have established an industry-driven center for advanced soil science research.
UConn Magazine: So Hot
The work the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation at UConn Avery Point is doing today promises to make our city summers less oppressive tomorrow
Learning About What Happens to Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity in Times of Mass Extinction
'These are times of major changes in the environment, and how those changes impact the organisms is relevant to understanding our current environment and environmental changes'
Class Tree Project Expanding as UConn Again Earns ‘Tree Campus USA’ Honor
The annual event, in which students plant a tree for that year’s graduating class, is being expanded to include trees for UConn’s junior, sophomore, and first-year classes
Urban Forestry and Arboriculture Program Prepares Students to Serve Industry Needs
Students gain real-world experience and technical training to support Connecticut's forests and communities
A Shortage of Native Seeds is Slowing Land Restoration Across the US, which is Crucial for Tackling Climate Change and Extinctions
Restoration projects require vast quantities of native seeds – but commercial supplies fall far short of what’s needed