The Imagining a Sustainable Future Initiative presents, Fridays for a Sustainable Future: Decarbonizing Purdue. To avoid the worst consequences of global climate change, the International Energy Agency projects that developed countries must reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% from 2022 levels by 2035….
The Biodiversity Research Community will be hosting a virtual event on February 23rd at 12:00pm. In this seminar post-doc researcher of FNR Akane Abbasi will present the first data-driven map of forest types across North America using forest inventory data that…
Description: In this spring 2024 series, we present faculty research talks relating to various sustainability topics touching upon aspects of travel, transportation and the energy transition. This event will feature three presenters including: Satish Ukkusuri (CE): "Measuring Sustainable Development Goals…
Have you ever had an idea that you aren’t sure is worth pursuing? Have you had a great idea but are stuck on a small aspect? Like many academics, we are sure that you have an oven full of half-baked…
Sustainable nanotechnology is important for providing contaminant-free water to humanity. In this talk, Dr. Pradeep will present the compelling need for providing access to clean water through nanotechnology-enabled solutions and the large disparities in ensuring their implementation. Dr. Pradeep will present the…
This seminar will feature Robert Marzec (English) who will discuss the origins of today's biodiversity loss in a series of political, agricultural, and philosophical developments that unfolded in the West and North during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
The Biodiversity Research Community is hosting their first meeting of the Spring 2024 semester. The goal of this meeting is to meet other researchers in the biodiversity space, socialize and hear about the current research being done by Dr. Kristen…
Songlin Fei (FNR), Linda Prokopy (HLA) Jen-Yi Huang (FSCI), and Ron Turco (AGRY) will provide some insight based on their experiences as SAS awardees and/or reviewers. The panelists will discuss: 1. Systems approaches 2. Community engagement and co-production 3. Evaluation/assessment…
In this event, our new Sustainable Communities co-leads Chad Laux (CIT) and Abby Engelberth (ABE/EEE) will introduce themselves and discuss their plans for this research community for the Spring 2024 semester. Please RSVP here.
The Great Lakes Science Initiative Lunchtime Series highlights the exceptional work taking place throughout our campus. Through our monthly presentations, researchers will exchange ideas and build a community focused on Great Lakes science. Everyone is invited to participate! We hope…