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Creating abundant energy for a sustainable planet
R&D Pillars and Cross-Pillar Initiatives
Learn how the Trienens Institute leverages Northwestern's research capabilities to accelerate the transition to a clean-energy future.
Research Spotlight
Learn about Northwestern researchers applying artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery in energy science.
Students prepare to be future leaders through coursework and experiential opportunities in sustainability and energy at Northwestern University. The Trienens Institute collaborates across academic departments and with industry to administer an Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainability and Energy plus a Master’s of Science in Energy and Sustainability. Additional programs include study abroad and research initiatives. Students engage with renowned faculty from across the University and industry to learn how to make a meaningful impact on society's most pressing challenges.
Real-World Learning
Hear from master's degree students about how the program's practicum project provides valuable, hands-on experience.
Undergraduate Opportunities
Learn how undergraduates can pursue interdisciplinary instruction in sustainability and energy while signaling broad topic proficiency to potential future employers.
Innovative teams bring their unique strengths together to produce transformational research and education initiatives. Alumni play a key role in carrying this mission into the world and giving back to support the next generation. Explore how we foster meaningful partnerships with organizations and individuals to address complex challenges and create lasting positive change in the world.
Industry Affiliates Program
Our Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) organizes Northwestern resources to enable corporate engagement.
Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Trienens-Q CleanTech Accelerator Program creates a clear path from idea design to commercialization.
Northwestern University’s Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy and Network for Collaborative Intelligence will host an Executive Briefing on how AI-guided, automated experimentation can shorten the path from discovery to deployment in energy technologies. Speakers will explore where autonomous science is accelerating energy research, what the AI industry needs from energy and materials research, and which partnerships and policies are needed to take results to market. Advance registration is required.