November 22, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Researchers receive funding to partner with Illinois farms to study enhanced rock weathering for carbon capture
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Climate Modelling, Plant Science
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Climate Modelling, Plant Science
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No
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November 21, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Researchers develop protective coating that extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside the lab
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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November 19, 2024
One of the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization, the Transform pillar will transform the processes used to create fuel and chemicals to reduce or remove carbon
Subcategories: Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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November 18, 2024
One of the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization, the Generate pillar will develop a new class of solar energy to power the next generation
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies
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Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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November 13, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Craig Arnold teaches MSES students the value of lifecycle assessments in their sustainability toolkit
Subcategories: Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance
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Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance
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No
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November 13, 2024
Internationally recognized expert in surface science and catalysis E. Charles Sykes to give 2025 Ipatieff Lecture
Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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November 12, 2024
Newly launched Trienens-Q Cleantech Accelerator Program creates clear path from idea design to commercialization
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance
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No
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November 06, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering News
New insights on how to measure active parts of catalysts, an essential step toward improving materials used in clean energy technologies
Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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October 30, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
New partnership will bridge the gap between Northwestern research and innovation and the marketplace
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity
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Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity
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No
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October 30, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
A new surface developed by Prof. Kyoo-Chul Kenneth Park prevents 100 percent of frost formation on flat areas
Subcategories: Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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October 30, 2024
– from Crain's Chicago Business
Northwestern is teaming up with Boston-based venture-capital fund in an effort to support its growing tech startup community
Subcategories: Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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October 29, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering News
On the Global Engineering Trek to Chile, students learned about mining and critical minerals for the energy transition
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Equity and Social Justice
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Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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October 24, 2024
One of the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization, the Deploy pillar aims to develop and test hydrogen production, use, and storage
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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October 24, 2024
One of the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization, the Capture pillar aims to create technologies and processes to remove carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and the air
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Carbon Removal
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Carbon Capture, Carbon Removal
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Yes
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October 22, 2024
– from Health Effects Institute
Trienens Institute Faculty Affiliate Daniel Horton will study heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions, air quality, and health outcomes in Chicago’s warehouse-adjacent communities
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Building and Transportation, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Building and Transportation, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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No
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October 18, 2024
– from Health Effects Institute
A new study by Faculty Affiliate Daniel Horton will examine Chicago's air quality policy as it relates to equity, emissions
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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No
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October 03, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Bacteria in wastewater could play a key role in breaking down plastics that pollute the environment, new study finds
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health
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No
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October 02, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Asia Lustig (MSES '22) translated childhood aspirations of saving the planet into a purposeful career helping clients reduce their environmental impact
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance
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Energy Science and Technologies, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance
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No
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October 01, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Techno-economic analyst Chris Wu (MSES ‘23) helps make ice cream production more environmentally friendly through his work with sustainable energy
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Circularity
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Circularity
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No
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October 01, 2024
– from Kellogg School of Management
New program will advance Northwestern's ability to find climate solutions while also preparing the next generation of sustainability leaders
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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September 23, 2024
Meet the three new faculty taking an interdisciplinary approach to teaching about climate change and sustainability
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Building and Transportation, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Building and Transportation, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health
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No
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September 19, 2024
With a shared goal of decarbonization, the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization leverage Northwestern strengths to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity
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No
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September 19, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Jenny Carney brings a holistic perspective of sustainability solutions to Northwestern's MSES program, where she teaches a course on the circular economy
Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Circularity
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Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Circularity
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No
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September 06, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
$14.5 million grant renews the Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction (CMQT) for another four years
Subcategories: AI and Computational Sustainability, Quantum
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AI and Computational Sustainability, Quantum
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Yes
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August 29, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Rebekah Daniel (MSES '23) shares how MSES prepared her to thrive as a regulatory analyst for the California Public Utilities Commission
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance
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No
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August 26, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
A new study led by anthropologist Sera Young finds low confidence in water safety, concerns about public corruption
Subcategories: Water, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health
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Water, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health
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No
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August 20, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Mark Gooden (MSES '21) leans on his lessons from the MS in Energy and Sustainability program to create sensible electric-vehicle conversion programs
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Electrification and Grid, Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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August 15, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering News
Researchers in the Ted Sargent group have found a new way to remove extra tin, improve stability of perovskite solar cells
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage
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Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage
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No
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August 09, 2024
– from Northwestern Magazine
Northwestern students tackle plastic pollution on Alaska’s remote beaches, clearing a total of 15,000 pounds of marine debris
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy
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Environmental Health, Water, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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August 08, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering News
An ongoing exchange between Northwestern and Germany's Univ. of Hamburg scientists looks to drive student research and propel efforts to combat climate change
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy
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Climate Modelling, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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July 22, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Metallic minerals at the bottom of the ocean produce oxygen and may play a key role in supporting deep ocean dwellers, new study finds
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Water
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Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Water
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No
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July 18, 2024
– from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Prof. Kyoo-Chul Kenneth Park has been awarded the Illinois-Indiana SeaGrant for $2.4M to address the challenge of removing microplastics from aquatic ecosystems and drinking water
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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No
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July 18, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
New discovery about Earth's phosphorus cycle, crucial for plant health, may help protect global food supply
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Plant Science
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Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Plant Science
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No
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July 17, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering News
Researchers take steps towards improving the stability of perovskitoids, a material with great potential as a source of renewable power
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
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July 12, 2024
Research symposium co-hosted by Pritzker School of Law and the Trienens Institute explored the future of energy policy, paths to decarbonization
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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July 09, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Medline ReNewal worked with MSES students as part of the program's project practicum to determine the carbon footprint of a surgical device
Subcategories: Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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No
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June 26, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
New research from Prof. Alessandro Rotta Loria shows potential of carbonated concrete to offset emissions from cement manufacturing
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation
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Carbon Capture, Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation
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No
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June 25, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Alumni Alison Polite (MSES '22) focuses on incorporating sustainable packaging practices in her role at candy company Mars
Subcategories: Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Public Health
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Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Public Health
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No
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June 15, 2024
– from Telluride Science & Innovation Center
Trienens Institute Co-Executive Director Michael R. Wasielewski gave a Town Talk on quantum science with the Telluride Science & Innovation Center, which was recorded for the "Science Straight Up" podcast—listen to the episode!
Subcategories: Quantum
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Quantum
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No
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June 11, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
New study led by Trienens Institute Faculty Affiliate Ludmilla Aristilde tracks how microbes in soil play a role in the carbon cycle
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture
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Environmental Health, Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture
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No
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June 07, 2024
Northwestern University leadership and supporters gathered with the family of Paula M. Trienens ’47 (’79 P) (’98, ’03, ’07 GP) to formally dedicate the institute in her honor
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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No
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June 06, 2024
Every year, more and more Northwestern students seek out a future in sustainability and energy—meet some of the Class of 2024 working towards a more sustainable future
Subcategories: Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Communication and Advocacy
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Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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May 15, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering Magazine
Students deepen their understanding of global sustainability and energy challenges firsthand through learning experiences worldwide
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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May 14, 2024
Campus partnerships to commercialize sustainability and energy technology are amplifying university-incubated projects
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Yes
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May 13, 2024
An Executive Note from Trienens Institute Faculty Affiliate Omar Farha covers Northwestern's decarbonization efforts this spring
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture
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No
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May 13, 2024
Six climate and energy experts from around the world visited campus May 1 to speak at annual Northwestern Sustainability Lecture Series
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Building and Transportation, Electrification and Grid, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Building and Transportation, Electrification and Grid, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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May 13, 2024
Northwestern journalism student reports on embedded experience with scientists and engineers in Sri Lanka
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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May 08, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Northwestern will lead the newest U.S. Department of Energy-funded Midwestern carbon-capture hub, uniting prominent partners from research and industry
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies
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Yes
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May 02, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Researchers discover sweet new way to dispose, convert, and repurpose captured carbon dioxide—using table sugar as a key catalyst
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Circularity
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Circularity
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No
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May 02, 2024
More than $600K has been awarded to Northwestern faculty for lab instrumentation and seed funding that will lay the ground work for future discovery
Subcategories: Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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April 18, 2024
– from Master of Engineering Management
In the NUvention: Energy class, a team of MEM students provided assistance on a project at one of the nation’s most important physics labs
Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
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April 17, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering News
Sponsored by the Trienens Institute, the Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience, and the Alumnae of Northwestern, the day-long summit on May 1 will explore topics in energy, climate and environment, and urban transformations
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
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Green Infrastructure, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
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No
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April 17, 2024
Trienens Institute Faculty Affiliate Robert. A Weinstock reflects on Earth Month as well as the legislation and policy needed to protect our planet
Subcategories: Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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No
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April 16, 2024
Northwestern SPS alumna Ryann Howard drives international plastics progress at the Department of State
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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April 12, 2024
Trienens Institute collaborates closely with Kellogg Energy and Sustainability Club leadership to produce star-studded speaker lineup at annual Climate Conference
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Electrification and Grid, Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Circularity
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Environmental Health, Electrification and Grid, Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Circularity
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Yes
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April 12, 2024
At Pritzker School of Law, law and economics Prof. Alex Lee focuses on market mechanisms and government regulation as tools for addressing environmental issues
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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April 04, 2024
– from Northwestern Magazine
Researchers from Northwestern and the Chicago Botanic Garden will study the carbon capture effects of soil additives on agricultural fields
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Plant Science
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Carbon Capture, Plant Science
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No
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April 04, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering News
Northwestern University hosted a plenary meeting for the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) to facilitate the advancement of quantum research and technology development
Subcategories: Quantum
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Quantum
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No
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April 03, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Northwestern mineralogist and Trienens Institute Faculty Affiliate Steven Jacobsen is leading lunar soil analysis for NASA’s MMPACT project
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems
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Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems
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No
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March 20, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Results of a global poll on water experiences developed by Prof. Sera Young were made public on World Water Day March 22
Subcategories: Water, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice
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Water, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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March 20, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Alumni Ankur Seth relies on his MSES education as a senior product lead for sustainable agriculture certification at Rainforest Alliance
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Plant Science
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Environmental Health, Water, Plant Science
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No
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March 14, 2024
Trienens Institute Faculty Affiliate and Professor Sera Young reflects on her work to develop Water Insecurity Experiences (WISE) Scales to capture universal experiences with water access and use
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
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No
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March 08, 2024
A team of Northwestern researchers has designed the ‘PEARL’ media, a sponge-based platform with a special coating that has an affinity for pollutants found in the Chicago area
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Water, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Water, Public Health
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Yes
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March 04, 2024
Environmental science alumna Kirsten James (WCAS ’00) leads the Value Water Finance Initiative at Ceres, engaging nearly 100 institutional investors worth $17.5 trillion to combat water resource risk globally
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management
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Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management
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Yes
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February 28, 2024
– from Office for Research
Fireside chat showcases Northwestern's ability to harness physical and social sciences to take on urgent societal challenges and advance University priorities
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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No
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February 23, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Northwestern researchers, students are tapping technology to trees for a closer look at how climate change is playing out in urban environments
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Plant Science
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Environmental Health, Plant Science
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No
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February 22, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability
Katriella Lumbantobing (MSES '21) and Ryan Dooley (MSES '22) are using skills from the classroom to build successful careers in energy and sustainability consulting
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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No
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February 16, 2024
Professor and Trienens Institute Co-Director Bradley Sageman speaks to new opportunities to advance student learning through study abroad, travel support, fellowship opportunities, and more
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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February 08, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
As Chicago prepares for the nation's largest auto show this weekend, auto makers under continued pressure to electrify vehicles as part of global effort to decelerate climate change
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
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Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
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No
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February 08, 2024
The Trienens Institute catches up with four alumni from its inaugural undergraduate Sustainability and Energy Certificate class in commemoration of the program's 10th anniversary
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Yes
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February 05, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
New findings from Trienens Institute Faculty Affiliate Ludmilla Aristilde explain how soil sequesters plant-based carbon from the atmosphere
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Plant Science
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Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Plant Science
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No
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February 01, 2024
Sustainable design and environmental impact analysis expert Craig Arnold appointed adjunct professor and fellow at Trienens Institute for 2024
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies
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Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies
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Yes
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January 31, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES)
Klaus Weber’s MSES course helps students understand how businesses impact everything from the environment to income inequality, and how they can change to become sustainable
Subcategories: Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance
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Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance
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No
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January 30, 2024
– from Northwestern Now
Northwestern University serves as a core partner on project to discover innovative technology to attract water-intensive manufacturers to the region, recover valuable energy and mineral resources from wastewater, and more
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Regulation and Governance
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Environmental Health, Water, Regulation and Governance
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No
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January 26, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering News
A research team including Professors Ted Sargent, Mercouri Kanatzidis, Bin Chen, and Mark Hersam created a technique that led to improved efficiency for large-area perovskite solar modules
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
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January 22, 2024
Trienens Institute Co-Executive Director Ted Sargent shares insights on Northwestern's role in driving research, partnerships to expand carbon removal initiatives
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Carbon Removal, Energy Science and Technologies
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Carbon Capture, Carbon Removal, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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January 17, 2024
– from McCormick Engineering News
Lopez and his research group are working to improve the performance of energy storage devices and to make battery manufacturing and recycling processes more sustainable
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
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January 08, 2024
– from Medill School of Journalism
A new scholarship will support two environment-focused journalism graduate students each year, starting with the 2024-25 academic year
Subcategories: Communication and Advocacy
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Communication and Advocacy
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No
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January 05, 2024
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES)
Ian Olson shares a uniquely global perspective on supply chain sustainability with MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) students
Subcategories: Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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December 21, 2023
– from MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES)
Katie O’Shea used her MS in Energy and Sustainability education to pivot from working in the oil and gas industry to helping build a multi-billion dollar regional hub for clean hydrogen
Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
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December 14, 2023
– from McCormick Engineering News
Addressing the global plastic crisis is the focus of research for Northwestern's Linda Broadbelt, who works to capture value from and improve recyclability of existing plastics
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Public Health
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No
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December 05, 2023
Northwestern geologists, plant scientists, student start-up collaborate with Chicago Botanic Garden on two-year demo project explores carbon sequestration power, plant benefits of enhanced rock weathering
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Carbon Capture, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science
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Carbon Removal, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Carbon Capture, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science
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Yes
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November 30, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
Tobin J. Marks, Linda Broadbelt, and Yosi Kratish developed a catalyst that breaks down plastics found in fishing nets, carpets, and clothes
Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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November 28, 2023
– from McCormick Engineering News
Entrepreneur and tech leader will teach courses in the MS in Energy and Sustainability program within the Trienens Institute
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies
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Energy Science and Technologies
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Yes
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November 28, 2023
– from Northwestern Corporate Engagement
UL enterprises and Northwestern institutes are paving the future of safe innovation, from artificial intelligence to environmental sustainability through new partnership
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, AI and Computational Sustainability
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Energy Science and Technologies, AI and Computational Sustainability
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No
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November 17, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
Ted Sargent, Trienens Institute co-executive director, and his research group have improved solar cell efficiency using a combination of molecules to address different issues
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Climate Migration
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Climate Migration
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No
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November 16, 2023
Trienens Institute Senior Managing Director Demetria Giannisis reflects on Northwestern's presence at the United Nations annual climate change conference (COP28) and her attendance of the Africa Climate Summit
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Carbon Removal, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Yes
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November 16, 2023
– from Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
Faculty, graduate students, and staff observed negotiations, attended events hosted by international climate leaders, and shared perspectives during panel presentations at COP28
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Carbon Removal, Regulation and Governance, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Environmental Health, Carbon Removal, Regulation and Governance, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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November 15, 2023
– from McCormick Engineering News
Sixteen Northwestern Engineering faculty members, including multiple Trienens Institute Faculty Affiliates, recognized as influential for highly cited research
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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November 13, 2023
Jennifer Dunn, Marco Gallio, and Robert Weinstock share how their research has been shaped by the interdisciplinary network of Faculty Affiliates
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Yes
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November 09, 2023
Northwestern alum Kari Neumeyer tells stories of the ecosystem management practices of Indigenous tribes and governmental agencies in the state of Washington
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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November 06, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen is one of seven new Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs selected to receive $7B accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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November 06, 2023
New observation of the CISS effect has implications for quantum information, energy, and biology
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity
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Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity
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Yes
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November 02, 2023
Quantum science experts shared insights and sparked new opportunities during two-day gathering
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum
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Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum
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Yes
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October 25, 2023
– from McCormick Engineering News
Trienens Institute Co-Executive Director Ted Sargent of Northwestern Engineering and members of his lab have developed a solution that combines both efficiency and stability in perovskite solar cells
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies
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Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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October 20, 2023
Vice President for Research Eric J. Perreault reflects on sustainability as a University priority and the Trienens Institute's catalytic role in harnessing Northwestern’s multidisciplinary excellence
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Quantum, Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Quantum, Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Yes
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October 20, 2023
Over $460,000 in seed funding and $720,000 in lab instrumentation equipment funding awarded to Northwestern University faculty for multidisciplinary research in sustainability and energy
Subcategories: Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Equity and Social Justice
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Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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October 16, 2023
Faculty with sustainability and energy interest join Northwestern University this fall
Subcategories: Regulation and Governance, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Communication and Advocacy
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Regulation and Governance, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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October 16, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
Northwestern University chemist and engineer Dayne F. Swearer has received a 2023 Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Carbon Removal, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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October 13, 2023
– from Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
For a third year, a delegation of faculty, graduate students, and staff will be sent to attend the United Nations Framework Convention's Climate Change 28th Conference of Parties (COP28)
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Electrification and Grid, Building and Transportation, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
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Carbon Removal, Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Electrification and Grid, Building and Transportation, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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October 05, 2023
– from World Business Chicago
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced the Chicagoland Climate Investment Alliance earlier this month. The Trienens Institute is proud to join the initiative, which will bring climate innovation and investment to the region
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Equity and Social Justice
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Carbon Removal, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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October 04, 2023
– from The Daily Northwestern
The Buffett Institute, Trienens Institute, and Univ. of Toronto marked the launch of a climate innovation hub, the TNDA, with a two-day series of keynote talks on climate and social justice, urban energy transitions, hydrogen energy, and more.
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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October 02, 2023
– from McCormick Engineering News
Students on the Fall 2023 Global Engineering Trek visited the world's largest source of lithium and copper, met with mining and policy experts, and learned of Chile's role in the green energy transition
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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September 29, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
By studying fossils from ancient aquatic plants, Northwestern University and University of Wyoming (UW) researchers are gaining a better understanding of how methane produced in Arctic lakes might affect — and be affected by — climate change
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems
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No
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September 25, 2023
A $750,000 three-year grant from the Office of Basic Energy Sciences within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will advance understanding in sustainability and energy catalysis
Subcategories: Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Yes
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September 18, 2023
Read the 2023 fall welcome from co-executive director Michael R. Wasielewski
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy
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Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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September 13, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
Improved air quality would prevent premature deaths, particularly for people of color
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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No
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September 11, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
Novel process could enable water treatment facilities to leverage sustainable urea production
Subcategories: Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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September 07, 2023
– from Daily Northwestern
McCormick and Weinberg Prof. Ted Sargent will serve as co-executive director of the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy effective Sept. 1
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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September 05, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
Cross-field expert to help further Northwestern sustainability research
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Yes
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September 05, 2023
– from Northwestern Magazine
Trienens Institute Faculty Affiliate Daniel E. Horton studies the intersection of climate change and public health, Northwestern Magazine recounts how his recent work is shaping the future of environmental policy
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Climate Modelling, Regulation and Governance, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Climate Modelling, Regulation and Governance, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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September 04, 2023
– from Northwestern Magazine
A transformative $25M grant to Northwestern University will fund critical investment in research, education, and engagement for climate science, the energy transition, and the development of resilient communities, Northwestern Magazine shares
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy, Climate Migration
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Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy, Climate Migration
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No
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August 30, 2023
– from Digital Journal
By using ‘green catalysts’, Northwestern University researchers have succeeded in breaking down and rebuilding polyurethane in order to make new type of foam
Subcategories: Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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August 29, 2023
Researchers discover how to dismantle and rebuild a common form of polyurethane
Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity
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Yes
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August 16, 2023
Scientists emphasize adopting sustainable practices like Kernza® for long-term food security and soil health, discussed at the National Science Foundation-funded New Roots annual meeting
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Plant Science, Conservation and Biodiversity
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Environmental Health, Plant Science, Conservation and Biodiversity
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Yes
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July 25, 2023
New research from Northwestern University tracks the year-over-year regularity of rainfall levels across the US, an issue altering the outlook for agriculture and water resource management as well as impacting the wellbeing of ecosystems and wildlife
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Water, Public Health
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Climate Modelling, Water, Public Health
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Yes
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July 11, 2023
Northwestern Law student research for World Wildlife Fund examines water, land, and Indigenous rights in four countries
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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July 06, 2023
Renamed after a $25 million donation, Northwestern's Trienens Institute offers biannual $85K research seed grants to Faculty Affiliates, driving diverse sustainability and energy research for global solutions
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Yes
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June 26, 2023
Northwestern Sustainability Fellows partner with Evanston City on microgrid plans, covering economics, technology, and policy, running from winter to summer with changing fellow teams
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Electrification and Grid, Economics and Finance, Equity and Social Justice
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Green Infrastructure, Electrification and Grid, Economics and Finance, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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June 07, 2023
– from Crain's Chicago Business
Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern to be named for Paula M. Trienens
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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No
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June 06, 2023
Learn about those among the next generation of leaders, many of whom have come through programs at the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Equity and Social Justice
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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June 06, 2023
Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern to be named for Paula M. Trienens
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance
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Carbon Capture, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance
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Yes
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May 15, 2023
Symposium panelists Robert Weinstock, Michael Barsa, and Michael Panfil talk climate pollution and policy
Subcategories: Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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April 10, 2023
Symposium panelists Yarrow Axford, David Rapp, and Erik C. Nisbet talk misinformation, messaging, and messengers
Subcategories: Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy
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Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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April 03, 2023
Symposium panelists Ted Sargent, Grace Andrews, Wil Burns, and Sam Schiller talk carbon removal and carbon market scalability
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture
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Yes
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March 28, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
Efforts in sustainable water management are a key focus of Northwestern study abroad trip and scientific collaborations
Subcategories: Water, Circularity, Public Health
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Water, Circularity, Public Health
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No
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March 28, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
Award is ENERGY STAR program’s highest honor
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage
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Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage
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No
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March 27, 2023
Symposium panelists Alessandro Rotta Loria, Stacy Mahler, Tracy Farrell, and Amanda Stathopoulos talk sustainable and resilient infrastructure
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance
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Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance
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Yes
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March 27, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
New high-resolution simulation shows different pollutants accumulate along highways, over Lake Michigan
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Public Health
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Yes
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March 23, 2023
– from McCormick Engineering News
A second-year student in computer engineering at Northwestern Engineering, aims to help close the digital divide in Sub-Saharan Africa
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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Climate Modelling, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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No
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March 20, 2023
Symposium panelists Daniel E. Horton, Abel Kho, and Raed Mansour talk healthcare, climate vulnerability, and citizen science
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health
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Yes
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March 13, 2023
New Life-Cycle Assessment research evaluates greenhouse gas emission and environmental impact of 15 promising biochemicals
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity
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Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity
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No
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February 21, 2023
Northwestern Brings Solutions for Food Waste, Environmental Accessibility, Gender Inequity, Supply Chain Sustainability to CGI U
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Economics and Finance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Economics and Finance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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February 13, 2023
Norman C. W. Yung leads Aqua Cleanup International in innovative river cleanups to combat ocean plastic pollution
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water
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Environmental Health, Water
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No
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February 07, 2023
CMQT, a US DOE-funded Energy Frontier Research Center, named three members as thrust leaders to enhance collaboration among interdisciplinary teams refining quantum-to-quantum transduction for impactful quantum information science
Subcategories: Quantum
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Quantum
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Yes
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January 24, 2023
– from Northwestern International Relations
Undergraduates to explore Germany’s advancements in sustainable technology and renewable energy
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid
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Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid
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No
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January 20, 2023
– from McCormick Engineering News
A cohort saw firsthand how German scientists are fighting climate change
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies
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Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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January 19, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
New studies confirm mid-Cretaceous volcanism caused ocean acidification
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Water
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Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Water
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No
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January 05, 2023
– from Northwestern Now
After 230 years, a Northwestern University study traces Caribbean breadfruit back to its introduction by Capt. William Bligh
Subcategories: Plant Science
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Plant Science
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No
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December 12, 2022
A gathering of faculty members, industry professionals and leaders, students, and community members, the ISEN Annual Symposium convened on December 1 and 2, 2022 on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior, Equity and Social Justice
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Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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November 10, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Anthropologist Sera Young deploys a more holistic measure that reveals the impact on millions of people
Subcategories: Water, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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Water, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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No
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November 07, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Faculty and graduate students participate in U.N. event, looking to contribute to the next set of innovations driving climate action
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior, Climate Migration
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Carbon Capture, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior, Climate Migration
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No
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October 26, 2022
Northwestern University, led by Michael R. Wasielewski, receives a substantial European Research Council Synergy Grant for project on quantum-enabled technologies
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Quantum
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Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Quantum
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Yes
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October 19, 2022
– from
Northwestern students explored Israel's advanced water management strategies, focusing on desalination and wastewater recycling, for global sustainability insights.
Subcategories: Water
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Water
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No
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October 19, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Northwestern students’ trek opens new avenues for research and global collaboration in a land adjusting to an ever-drier climate
Subcategories: Water, Green Infrastructure, Circularity, Public Health
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Water, Green Infrastructure, Circularity, Public Health
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No
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October 12, 2022
CMQT Deputy Director Danna Freedman named a 2022 MacArthur Fellow, is among a group of 25 total fellows named by the MacArthur Foundation
Subcategories: Quantum
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Quantum
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Yes
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October 11, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
New study finds rainfall is becoming more intense across most of the United States
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Water
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Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Water
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No
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September 07, 2022
Northwestern senior Minjee Jung discusses her decision to pursue the Undergraduate Certificate experience
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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August 30, 2022
Alumna Ruth Cho '22 enrolled in the MS in Energy and Sustainability program with the plan to pursue a sustainability consulting role with a focus on corporate, product, and supply-chain sustainability across a variety of industries, helping drive industry decarbonization
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance
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Carbon Capture, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance
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No
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August 29, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Project is first NSF-funded Coastlines and People Hub for the Great Lakes region
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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August 25, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Research will focus on hydrogen and its role in sustainable energy and information science
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
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August 18, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Process beheads PFAS, causing it to fall apart into benign end products
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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No
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August 17, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Researchers forecast negative impacts of climate change on staple crops, yet Northwestern University study reveals minimal effects on breadfruit, a starchy Pacific island tree fruit
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Climate Migration, Public Health
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Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Climate Migration, Public Health
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No
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August 09, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
New method addresses challenge of controlling large complex networks
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance
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No
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July 27, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Simulations could become an early warning system for people living in high-risk areas
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Public Health, Climate Migration
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Public Health, Climate Migration
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No
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June 09, 2022
After years of hard work and study, many of our graduates are venturing into the energy and sustainability fields – learn more about those graduates most likely to make an impact
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy
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Climate Modelling, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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June 03, 2022
– from Northwestern Engineering Magazine
Northwestern researchers seek solutions to the plastics pollution dilemma with new ideas on polymer design and upcycling
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Public Health
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No
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May 31, 2022
Lorenzo Hernández, CEO of Agroco, is leveraging his MSES degree to deploy innovative, cost-effective vertical farming solutions in Colombia to increase global food production sustainably and enhance access to nourishment
Subcategories: Water, Green Infrastructure, Economics and Finance, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice
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Water, Green Infrastructure, Economics and Finance, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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May 19, 2022
Joe Sootsman bridges academia and industry, innovating materials for electric vehicles at Dow
Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies
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Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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May 13, 2022
Ankur Seth is among the four Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) students who received a Northwestern Sustainability Fellowship for the winter 2022 quarter
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Plant Science, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Plant Science, Public Health
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Yes
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April 22, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Sustainability fellows help lobby for funds to turn Head Start program electric
Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Electrification and Grid
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Building and Transportation, Electrification and Grid
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No
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April 21, 2022
– from Leadership Notes
This April marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Month — the ideal time to consider the role each of us, as faculty, plays in the future of our planet
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Quantum, Communication and Advocacy
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Carbon Capture, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Quantum, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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March 29, 2022
Justin Notestein reflects on Northwestern 'One Book', shares insights into how energy-saving technology such as catalysis can have a positive impact on climate change
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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March 24, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Called plastic upcycling, efficient use of the chemistry has implications from bioremediation to medicine
Subcategories: Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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March 10, 2022
Kyle McCall, merging physics and chemistry at Northwestern, pioneers sustainable materials for energy applications as a professor at UT-Dallas
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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March 08, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Researchers pioneer innovative chemistry-based solutions, transform complex materials like tires and plastics into recyclable resources, addressing sustainability challenges and unlocking latent energy
Subcategories: Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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No
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February 15, 2022
Linsey Gallagher leads Visit Napa Valley, focusing on sustainable tourism and preserving the unique vineyard land for future generations
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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February 09, 2022
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law student research guides the development of a statewide conservation funding program for Mississippi
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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February 02, 2022
A legal exploration of transboundary governance and resource diversion with World Wildlife Fund
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance
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Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance
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Yes
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February 01, 2022
Bhide '22 set out to explore policy at a corporate level and work with different multinational organizations and NGOs toward climate agreements
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management
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Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management
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No
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January 20, 2022
Katherine LaGrave, at AFAR magazine, delves into sustainable travel, leveraging her journalism background to educate on eco-conscious travel choices and industry accountability
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Carbon Removal, Building and Transportation
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Climate Modelling, Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Carbon Removal, Building and Transportation
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No
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January 12, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Water dynamics can trap lightweight microplastics that otherwise might float
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
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No
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January 10, 2022
Renoster startup founded by Saif Bhatti (McC ’20) selected for the Techstars Sustainability Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance
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No
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January 03, 2022
– from Northwestern Now
Materials database will enhance decision-making around environmental impact and community resilience
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation, Insurance and Risk Management
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Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation, Insurance and Risk Management
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No
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December 16, 2021
Faculty joined together in collaborative research and forged new coalitions, all to increase sustainability at the University and at local and global levels
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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December 14, 2021
MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) student shifts from path to become environmental science lab technician after studying abroad in Sydney during bushfire season
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Economics and Finance
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Economics and Finance
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Yes
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December 13, 2021
– from University of Sydney News
Philanthropic research foundation of Elon Musk awarded USD$250,000 to Univ. of Sydney team developing atmospheric carbon dioxide removal technology
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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Yes
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December 06, 2021
Byron Cheng, a sustainability analyst at Meta, leverages his engineering background to enhance sustainable practices within the company's supply chain towards achieving net zero emissions by 2030
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Green Infrastructure
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Green Infrastructure
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No
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December 06, 2021
U.S. Department of Energy supports joint research by Northwestern and BASF to promote plastics circularity, recyclability
Subcategories: Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health
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Yes
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December 01, 2021
Bradshaw joined the MS in Energy and Sustainability program to develop skills to support communities with renewables and sustainable technology
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance
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Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance
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Yes
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November 22, 2021
Chacko joined the MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) program to turn his interests in sustainability and food production and consumption into a meaningful career
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Public Health
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Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Public Health
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Yes
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November 19, 2021
Eight MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) students participated in the 2021 MIT Energy Hack, applied newly-acquired skills toward building a sustainable future
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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Yes
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November 18, 2021
– from Argonne National Laboratory
Team from government, academia and industry unites to identify new opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of polyurethane — one of the most widely used but little recycled plastics
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Environmental Health, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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November 17, 2021
After an 11-year career in oil and gas project management, MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) student chose to re-focus her efforts on making a lasting impact with the energy transition
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies
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Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies
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Yes
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November 17, 2021
– from McCormick Engineering News
Seventeen Northwestern Engineering faculty members named Highly Cited Researchers 2021 List by Clarivate Analytics
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Quantum, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Quantum, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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November 11, 2021
Jordan Fleming's journey from Northwestern student to civil engineer tackling global water scarcity challenges
Subcategories: Water
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Water
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No
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November 11, 2021
– from sustainNU
Northwestern commits to sustainability via five-year partnership with Ameresco, Inc., a leading cleantech company specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy
Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage
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Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage
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No
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November 05, 2021
– from Northwestern Engineering News
Conference highlights need for engineering researchers to place their energy- and climate-related investigations in context of policy and business
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management
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Environmental Health, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management
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No
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November 03, 2021
MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) student tells of his first-hand awareness of environmental issues due to heatwaves and air pollution warnings in Dallas
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Yes
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November 01, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
Experts prepare to share insights on vulnerable populations, financing, and implementation of climate change goals
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior, Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy
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Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior, Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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October 11, 2021
– from Northwestern Engineering News
A team of investigators from McCormick School of Engineering are among the first to directly image individual polymers in a bulk polymer environment
Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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September 22, 2021
– from Northwestern Engineering News
New technology enables hobbyists to build, program smart, sustainable devices
Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
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September 07, 2021
The Institute joins the Infrastructure and Nature Coalition, a group of prominent public and private sector organizations working together to explore, develop, and promote nature-positive infrastructure solutions
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Green Infrastructure, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Green Infrastructure, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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August 02, 2021
– from McCormick Engineering News
NASA’s 2020 Mars rover, is powered by something very desirable here on Earth: a thermoelectric device, which converts heat to useful electricity
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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July 28, 2021
– from McCormick Engineering News
Northwestern Engineering’s Alessandro F. Rotta Loria received a Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation
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Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation
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No
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July 06, 2021
– from McCormick Engineering News
Five-year partnership will contribute to University’s carbon reduction goals, support paid internships, create a student sustainability fellowship program
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
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No
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June 24, 2021
Not all plastics and polymers can be easily recycled so researchers are trying to create new materials with similar properties, can be reprocessed sustainably
Subcategories: Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Yes
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June 17, 2021
Students from the first cohort of the MS in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) program share insights, advice for future students, and personal goals
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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June 15, 2021
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 whose graduates are quickly finding their way into leadership roles in energy and sustainability
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance
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Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance
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Yes
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June 04, 2021
– from Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
New Global Working Group includes researchers from eight Northwestern University Schools, experts from the World Wildlife Fund, Nature Conservancy, Argonne National Lab
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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June 01, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
First used to soak up oil in water, new sponge sequesters excess phosphate from water
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Plant Science, Water, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Plant Science, Water, Public Health
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No
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May 25, 2021
Postdoctoral researcher Nikolai Tcyrulnikov focuses on light-driven processes in molecules, such as artificial photosynthesis and quantum information science
Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Quantum
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Quantum
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Yes
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May 24, 2021
Options for sustainable travel are more important than ever to consumers as they look to reduce their impact on the environment
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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Yes
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May 10, 2021
Applying knowledge of climate variability may be a key to predicting public health trends in Mozambique, according to Ryan Harp, a postdoctoral research fellow with the Ubben Program for Carbon and Climate Science
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
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No
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May 10, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
Anthropologists and nutritionists from Northwestern, Cornell University, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology study how peer mentorship reduces food insecurity and gender inequity
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy
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Carbon Capture, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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May 06, 2021
Kellogg School of Management and Trienens Institute hosted a virtual panel discussion on the sustainable use of plastics in food retail
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health
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Yes
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April 28, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
Dedre Gentner, Thomas McDade and Michael R. Wasielewski recognized for achievements in original research
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Quantum
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Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Quantum
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No
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April 22, 2021
– from McCormick Engineering News
Northwestern Engineering student team engiNUity named the 2021 Design Challenge Grand Winner (Residential Divisions) in US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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April 22, 2021
The Trienens Institute applauds Biden Administration on its bold announcement today to cut national greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below 2005 emissions levels by 2030
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Regulation and Governance
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Carbon Removal, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Regulation and Governance
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Yes
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April 20, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
Human health, agriculture, water supplies and ecosystems are at risk without immediate, lasting action
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Carbon Capture, Water, Plant Science, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Carbon Capture, Water, Plant Science, Public Health
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No
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April 13, 2021
– from McCormick Engineering News
Prestigious national fellowship for immigrants and children of immigrants will support her work toward a PhD in chemical and biological engineering
Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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April 13, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
Northwestern University has earned the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE)
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Communication and Advocacy
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Climate Modelling, Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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April 09, 2021
Cassi Saari restores native urban landscapes in Chicago, blending ecological restoration with community engagement to foster habitat rejuvenation and public appreciation for native plants
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science
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No
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April 09, 2021
Tiffany Kwakwa manages development projects and aquatic resource protection for USACE, balancing environmental and engineering expertise with legal interpretation
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Regulation and Governance
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Environmental Health, Water, Regulation and Governance
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No
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April 02, 2021
Northwestern researchers to present during the world’s first Planetary Health Week in April
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy
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Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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April 01, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
Integrated power grids offer benefits, but also pose challenges best addressed by leveraging differences
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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March 26, 2021
– from Northwestern Engineering News
Newly developed material maximizes active surface and mimics architectural structure of a collection of potato chips
Subcategories: Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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March 22, 2021
– from McCormick Engineering News
Engineers demonstrate new approach to chemical catalysis resulting in high propylene yields using less energy, energy-efficient production processes for plastics
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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March 16, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
New research offers the most detailed model available for cement decarbonization
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Green Infrastructure
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Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Green Infrastructure
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No
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March 12, 2021
Kyra Woods, from passing smokestacks to Sierra Club's Clean Energy Organizer, champions climate justice and equity in Chicago's transition to clean energy
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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March 10, 2021
Researchers are innovating in the GIANTFab core facility, where new LED testing capabilities open doors to a brighter future in solar energy science and similar fields
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid
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No
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February 26, 2021
Northwestern partners with Haile-Manas Academy on solar water heater project with $25k in support from the Resnick Family Social Impact Program
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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Green Infrastructure, Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
|
Yes
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February 25, 2021
– from The Daily Northwestern
Jen Drummond (McCormick Ph.D. ’15) presented research findings about the impacts of microplastic pollution in rivers and freshwater ecosystems
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health
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No
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February 19, 2021
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law Environmental Advocacy Center (EAC) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), partnered to propose legal and policy strategies for protecting rivers in Nepal
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Public Health
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Yes
|
February 16, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
Reducing emissions from power generation is key to achieving health, environmental benefits
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
|
February 12, 2021
– from Northwestern Now
Global gathering of MBA students and industry leaders to discuss the intersection of climate change and business
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management
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Climate Modelling, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management
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No
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February 09, 2021
The Gulf of Mexico is home to over 15,000 species of animals and plants---it's also home to the second largest dead zone in the world
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
|
Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
|
Yes
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February 04, 2021
– from The Daily Northwestern
A research team led by McCormick Prof. Sossina Haile discovered an environmentally friendly way to convert ammonia into pure hydrogen, which can be used as environmentally-friendly fuel for cars
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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January 25, 2021
Hettiarachchi’s work in the EDM aims to reduce climate-related disasters and rebuild after them and requires the understanding that disasters and the environment are intertwined
Subcategories: Water, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Climate Migration, Equity and Social Justice
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Water, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Climate Migration, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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January 22, 2021
Plastics have become a significant material in many sectors but have contributed to a detrimental amount of environmental degradation
Subcategories: Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
|
Yes
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January 22, 2021
– from Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
A panel of Northwestern University political science, environment, and economics experts came together for a Northwestern Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs webinar to discuss questions around prospects for climate action under the Biden administration
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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No
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January 14, 2021
When students in Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability program (MSES) were asked to consult the city of Chicago on new plans to implement better electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, equity was one of the main points of focus
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Building and Transportation, Electrification and Grid
|
Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Building and Transportation, Electrification and Grid
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No
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December 08, 2020
Rob Opsomer at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation accelerates a shift to a circular economy, aiming to redesign global economic systems for sustainability
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Circularity
|
Economics and Finance, Circularity
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No
|
December 07, 2020
– from Northwestern Now
Detector can identify radioactive isotopes with high resolution
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies
|
Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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September 25, 2020
US Department of Energy grants $4.5M to Institute for Catalysis in Energy Processes to conduct research on selective oxidation catalysis and energy-efficient processes
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
|
Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
|
Yes
|
August 31, 2020
– from Northwestern's Office for Research
Justin M. Notestein, professor of chemical and biological engineering at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, named director of the Center for Catalysis and Surface Science (CCSS)
Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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August 17, 2020
Around 300 million tons of plastic waste is produced globally each year—most of that plastic ends up in landfills or the environment
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
|
Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
|
Yes
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August 07, 2020
Experts reflect on environmental plastic waste, a growing challenge for people and ecosystems across the globe, at a virtual seminar
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Circularity
|
Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Circularity
|
Yes
|
July 14, 2020
Perspectives piece published in Nature Reviews Chemistry explores the relationship between chemistry and Quantum Information Science (QIS)
Subcategories: Quantum, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Quantum, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Yes
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July 02, 2020
New Northwestern Energy Frontier Research Center receives four years of funding to drive innovation in transformative technology, quantum information science
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum
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Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum
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Yes
|
June 12, 2020
Student social entrepreneurs embraced unexpected learning opportunities as global challenges arose during participation in the Clinton Global University Initiative (CGI U) leadership program
Subcategories: Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
|
Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
|
Yes
|
June 10, 2020
Yuxi Suo combines Earth science expertise with finance at BlackRock, advocating for sustainable investing as a strategy to mitigate climate risk
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Economics and Finance
|
Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Economics and Finance
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No
|
May 19, 2020
– from McCormick Engineering News
Award recognizes tenured faculty who have made major research contributions, Haile is a fuel cell pioneer who focuses on sustainability and social good on a global scale
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid
|
Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid
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No
|
May 18, 2020
In 2015, the state of Alabama paid approximately $32 million to bury 711,436 tons of recyclable materials from its residents in landfills
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Circularity
|
Environmental Health, Water, Circularity
|
Yes
|
May 17, 2020
– from McCormick Engineering News
Dean’s Seminar Series lecture focused on energy, climate, and sustainability
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Communication and Advocacy
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Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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April 20, 2020
Northwestern researcher takes inspiration from baleen whales for microplastics removal and environmental remediation
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water
|
Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water
|
Yes
|
April 15, 2020
– from Northwestern Magazine
Engineering student Saif Bhatti has created an acoustic device that can detect animal poachers’ gunshots
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
|
Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
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No
|
February 10, 2020
U.S. Department of Energy supports joint research from Northwestern, Argonne National Laboratory, and industry partners
Subcategories: Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
|
Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
|
No
|
February 06, 2020
Will Schafer advances sustainability and health with Beyond Meat, creating appealing plant-based meat alternatives
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Public Health
|
Environmental Health, Public Health
|
No
|
December 13, 2019
Nine Northwestern University students will participate in year-round curriculum, international conference as a part of the 12th annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) program
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance
|
Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance
|
Yes
|
December 12, 2019
Joint effort will develop solutions related to ecosystem conservation and climate change, expands the scope of ongoing four-year collaboration and impact
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
|
Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
|
Yes
|
December 11, 2019
In 2019, the Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN) saw significant advancements and new programs
Subcategories: Climate Modelling
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Climate Modelling
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No
|
December 11, 2019
– from Northwestern Now
Study reveals pre-asteroid ocean acidification from volcanic eruptions, providing insights into climate change effects.
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Climate Modelling, Plant Science
|
Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Climate Modelling, Plant Science
|
No
|
November 26, 2019
Northwestern Buffett Institute awarded $150,000 to an interdisciplinary project addressing global environmental challenges, focusing on social justice and Indigenous rights
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance
|
Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance
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No
|
November 25, 2019
Scientists sequenced genes from 1,100+ plant species, revealing key evolutionary insights and genome duplications crucial for plant adaptation.
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science
|
Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science
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No
|
November 20, 2019
Colin Phillips, a postdoctoral fellow in Northwestern University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a NatureNet Fellow from The Nature Conservancy, is working on developing models that can serve as management tools for river networks globally.
Subcategories: Water, Conservation and Biodiversity
|
Water, Conservation and Biodiversity
|
No
|
November 19, 2019
Seven Northwestern students visited Germany on the Global Engineering Trek in Sustainability, exploring energy innovations and engaging with experts
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
|
Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
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No
|
November 15, 2019
ISEN announces the 2019-2020 Cluster Fellows
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
|
Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
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No
|
November 01, 2019
A group of Northwestern first-year and sophomore students traveled to Israel with the Global Engineering Trek (GET) program to better understand the desert
Subcategories: Water
|
Water
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No
|
October 23, 2019
Engineers from Northwestern and Cornell have developed an energy model to replace carbon-generated power with cost-effective wind, solar, and hydro energy
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
|
Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
|
October 10, 2019
Sruthi Darbhamulla collaborates with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to study disaster risk reduction, environmentally responsible recovery and reconstruction
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity
|
Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity
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No
|
September 27, 2019
Team of Northwestern researchers are first to document the role chemistry will play in next generation computing and communication
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum
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Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum
|
Yes
|
September 25, 2019
Researchers unveiled two new classes of materials designed to remove several toxic contaminants from drinking water
Subcategories: Water, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Public Health
|
Water, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Public Health
|
Yes
|
September 25, 2019
Northwestern's PSRC, led by Emily Weiss, explores light-matter interactions for advances in sustainable energy and cross-disciplinary scientific research.
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
|
Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
|
No
|
August 19, 2019
– from Northwestern Now
US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $24 million in funding for nine research projects to explore and develop new methods of capturing carbon emissions directly from the air
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Carbon Removal
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Carbon Capture, Carbon Removal
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No
|
August 14, 2019
Robert P. H. Chang and Mercouri Kanatzidis of Northwestern University received a DOE "Ten at Ten" Award for pioneering all-solid-state solar cells with halide perovskites, significantly impacting photovoltaic science and technology.
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
|
Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
|
No
|
August 13, 2019
Burgess Davis pioneers PepsiCo's shift to sustainable plastics, emphasizing innovation and circular economy principles
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure
|
Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure
|
No
|
August 09, 2019
SUSPIRE workshop in Chicago convened stakeholders to strategize on sustainable, resilient urban systems amid climate and societal changes.
Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Climate Modelling, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior
|
Carbon Capture, Climate Modelling, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior
|
No
|
August 07, 2019
Two researchers at Northwestern University, Robert P.H. Chang and Mercouri Kanatzidis, were recently honored by the US Department of Energy (DOE) with the prestigious Ten at Ten Award
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
|
Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
|
No
|
August 05, 2019
Michael R. Wasielewski receives $1.5M from the DOE for research in Quantum Information Science, focusing on photon-molecule interactions for quantum processing advancements
Subcategories: Quantum
|
Quantum
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No
|
July 31, 2019
Northwestern Professor Eric Masanet serves as a lead author for the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report chapter "Demand, Services, and Social Aspects of Mitigation"
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health
|
Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health
|
No
|
July 30, 2019
2019 Resnick Family Social Impact Fund recipients will take part in prototype creation, international partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address critical sustainability and energy challenges
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Building and Transportation, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Building and Transportation, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
|
Yes
|
July 24, 2019
Northwestern and Caltech scientists develop new electricity generation method using oxidized thin metal films and water salinity gradients.
Subcategories: Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage
|
Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage
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No
|
July 17, 2019
Chris Wolverton leads computational materials science at Northwestern, innovating in energy storage and conversion through predictive modeling and collaboration.
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
|
Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
|
July 16, 2019
Ken Park seeks to unlock the potential of fog, smog harvesting through bio-inspired surface engineering
Subcategories: Water
|
Water
|
No
|
July 16, 2019
Researchers at Weinberg College use big data to address global issues like gun violence, climate change, and water insecurity
Subcategories: Water, Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health
|
Water, Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health
|
No
|
July 12, 2019
– from Northwestern Now
Five Northwestern University professors have been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Quantum, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
|
Economics and Finance, Quantum, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
|
No
|
July 10, 2019
Farmers in Illinois are legally contesting a fracking sand mine to protect their farmland and lifestyle against industrial encroachment.
Subcategories: Regulation and Governance
|
Regulation and Governance
|
No
|
July 09, 2019
Approximately eight million metric tons of plastic pollution enter the ocean each year--by 2050, the amount of plastic is expected to exceed fish in the ocean by mass
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
|
Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
|
Yes
|
July 01, 2019
Of the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastics generated since 1950, 79 percent of it has ended up in landfills and ecosystems
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
|
Environmental Health, Water, Public Health
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Yes
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May 15, 2019
Wendy Schmidt addresses ocean threats like pollution and climate change impacts, advocating for innovative conservation solutions and public engagement at Northwestern University.
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water
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Environmental Health, Water
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No
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May 14, 2019
Northwestern and WWF partner to address environmental and indigenous impacts of Amazon infrastructure, advocating for sustainable development in Brazil.
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance
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Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance
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No
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May 13, 2019
Samir Mayekar, co-founder of NanoGraf Technologies, advances greener lithium-ion batteries with innovative material solutions for longer-lasting, faster-charging batteries
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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May 09, 2019
– from Northwestern Magazine
Discovery illuminates how bacteria turn methane gas into liquid methanol
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
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Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation
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Yes
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May 07, 2019
Approximately half of all plastic that is produced is designed to be used only once and then thrown away
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health
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Yes
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April 24, 2019
Northwestern research reveals increased adoption of electric passenger vehicles could reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Building and Transportation, Public Health
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Carbon Removal, Building and Transportation, Public Health
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No
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April 24, 2019
Sustainability forum co-hosted by ISEN and Kellogg School of Management inspires corporate environmental awareness and response
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy
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Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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April 10, 2019
Yijan Kang's research at the Flex Lab addresses carbon emissions and fossil fuel depletion through his findings on catalyst
Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Yes
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April 09, 2019
Network of researchers from academic, civic, government, and industrial institutions convene to focus on plastic waste impacts and solutions
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Circularity, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Circularity, Public Health
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No
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April 09, 2019
– from Northwestern Now
Northwestern University has been awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for its exceptional achievements in energy efficiency
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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March 21, 2019
– from KelloggInsight
Klaus Weber, professor at the Kellogg School, argues that companies need to integrate climate change into their business processes and strategies, making it a routine part of decision-making systems
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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March 21, 2019
– from Northwestern Now
Climate change is affecting the Great Lakes which provide nearly 34 million people with fresh drinking water and jobs
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water
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Environmental Health, Water
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No
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March 18, 2019
Resnick Family Social Impact Program funds new collaborative research on sustainable infrastructure planning
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity
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Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity
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No
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March 11, 2019
John Romankiewicz supports the prominent grassroots environmental organization in its efforts to retire outdated coal plants, prevent new natural gas plants from being built, and accelerate the progress of clean energy
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance
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No
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March 11, 2019
Neha Palmer pioneers Google's renewable energy strategy, leading the tech giant to 100% renewable energy usage
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health
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No
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March 06, 2019
– from POLITICO
Professor Monica Prasada argues that the true benefits of carbon taxes are often overlooked in economic analyses that focus solely on costs
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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March 05, 2019
Linda Qiu seeks legal ways to combat underwater noise pollution to protect Arctic marine life.
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water
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Environmental Health, Water
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No
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February 13, 2019
Vidya Venkataramanan collaborated with The Nature Conservancy to study the socio-economic, health impacts of flood mitigation interventions in the Chicago area
Subcategories: Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Public Health
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Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Public Health
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No
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February 07, 2019
– from McCormick Engineering News
Northwestern Engineering’s Linda Broadbelt and Wei Chen have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional distinctions awarded to an engineer
Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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February 06, 2019
– from Northwestern Now
Studies from Northwestern researchers reveal the Vikings may have actually enjoyed warm temperatures in Greenland
Subcategories: Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Plant Science
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Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Plant Science
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No
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January 24, 2019
– from Northwestern Now
Researchers from Northwestern find little evidence for the "motivated reasoning" explanation on the political divide in the U.S. on climate change beliefs and policies
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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January 18, 2019
Benjamin Linzmeier, Earth historian, paleontologist, and postdoctoral researcher, deciphers ancient climates through extinct organisms, revealing how past cataclysms shape today's carbon cycle
Subcategories: Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Climate Modelling
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Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Climate Modelling
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Yes
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January 10, 2019
A new era of growth in the field of perovskite solar cells began this month, with the publication of a paper by Professor Mercouri Kanatzidis
Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Yes
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January 09, 2019
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Environmental Advocacy Center and the World Wildlife Fund partner on experiential project on environmental law frameworks in Latin America and the Caribbean
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
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Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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January 09, 2019
Sarrin Chethik values his Northwestern sustainability and energy certificate for boosting his academic and professional journey in the energy sector.
Subcategories: Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
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Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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January 09, 2019
The Wanxiang Fellowship offers an immersive study abroad in China on renewable energy, culture, and language, with substantial financial support.
Subcategories: Water, Energy Science and Technologies
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Water, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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November 24, 2018
Northwestern’s Israel Global Engineering Trek: Water program took 12 students to explore ancient and modern water technologies, infrastructure, and innovations
Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Water
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Green Infrastructure, Water
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No
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November 12, 2018
Northwestern research with local and global impacts aims to understand the community’s lived experiences of routine urban flooding
Subcategories: Water, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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Water, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health
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Yes
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October 18, 2018
Rebecca Fudge received funding for her project in the spring of 2018, she shared insights on how her work has progressed
Subcategories: Regulation and Governance
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Regulation and Governance
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Yes
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October 07, 2018
ISEN welcomes eighth group of Cluster Fellows representing a range of disciplines
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
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Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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August 22, 2018
Steve McDougal empowers businesses to act on climate change through renewable energy solutions with 3Degrees
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health
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No
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August 15, 2018
Haley Hill funds sustainable tech, linking science and global health at The Gates Foundation.
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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August 15, 2018
Mark Silberg at RMI advances resilient, sustainable electricity systems, focusing on microgrids, renewable energy, and grid resilience, notably aiding Puerto Rico's energy transition
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
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August 15, 2018
Katie Isaak Ginsberg integrates sustainability into education, shaping eco-conscious youth through the Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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August 14, 2018
Genevieve Maricle shapes global sustainability policies, from early activism to negotiating Sustainable Development Goals
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Equity and Social Justice
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Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Equity and Social Justice
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No
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August 14, 2018
Rohan Patel champions clean energy advancement at Tesla, driving policy development for sustainable solutions
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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No
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August 14, 2018
Rebecca Webber Gaudiosi transitions from science to diplomacy, leveraging her engineering insight in environmental policy negotiation
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health
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No
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August 13, 2018
Laura Oakleaf champions sustainability in Cook County, advancing solar energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity, Public Health
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No
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August 13, 2018
Matt Price, blending energy tech and business, leads Cyclotron Road, fostering innovative global energy solutions
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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August 12, 2018
Tibor Toth drives clean technology and business innovations in energy as Managing Director at MassCEC
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies
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Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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August 10, 2018
Richard Shandross champions sustainable energy through innovation, policy development, and a focus on transactive energy systems
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Environmental Health, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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August 08, 2018
Joseph LaRusso guides Boston toward climate neutrality, marrying fiscal prudence with ambitious renewable energy goal
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health
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No
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August 08, 2018
Javier Manzanares leads GCF's transition to green economies, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable development
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Economics and Finance
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Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Economics and Finance
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No
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August 07, 2018
Bryce Meredig's Citrine Informatics uses AI for material science, fostering environmental sustainability through innovations in materials development.
Subcategories: Environmental Health, AI and Computational Sustainability, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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Environmental Health, AI and Computational Sustainability, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
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No
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August 07, 2018
Liz Georges champions clean energy and sustainability through strategic communications at The Nature Conservancy
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy
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Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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August 07, 2018
Danielle Merfeld innovates at GE with technologies that align with customer needs for efficiency and growth.
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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August 06, 2018
Karen Zelmar champions sustainability initiatives at PG&E, driving clean energy adoption in northern California
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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July 16, 2018
Research suggests that acknowledging political identity before discussing climate change improves conversations, particularly for conspiracy theory-influenced individuals
Subcategories: Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
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Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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July 13, 2018
Northwestern University secures $15 million funding for LEAP and CBES initiatives to address climate and energy challenges
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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No
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July 03, 2018
Renewable energy is on the rise and members of the Argonne-Northwestern Solar Energy Research (ANSER) Center have developed an experiential learning program to shift towards a more sustainable future
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Yes
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June 18, 2018
– from Northwestern Now
Study from Northwestern researchers and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago show that diesel cars implicated in the emissions-cheating scandal had population-level impacts on infant and child health
Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Public Health
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Carbon Removal, Public Health
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No
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June 14, 2018
John "Mac" McQuown evolved from a farm boy to a finance pioneer and sustainable energy innovator in Sonoma.
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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Environmental Health, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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June 05, 2018
Northwestern University and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will collaborate to advance solutions to local and global sustainability and biodiversity conservation challenges
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Communication and Advocacy
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
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June 04, 2018
– from Northwestern Now
An ancient sediment has revealed ancient Greenland was warmer than originally thought and could potentially inform future climate predictions
Subcategories: Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Plant Science
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Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Plant Science
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No
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June 01, 2018
25 Northwestern University students will join experts and leaders from around the world to develop innovative solutions to today’s most pressing challenges
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Public Health
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Yes
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May 10, 2018
Northwestern partnered with the World Wildlife Fund to protect Arctic species from noise pollution, focusing on creating and improving legislation and best practices.
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance
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Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance
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No
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May 09, 2018
Northwestern Engineering alumnus Akshat Thirani ('16) was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ “20 In Their 20s” for his startup, Amper Technologies, which optimizes manufacturing with sensor technology
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies
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Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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May 08, 2018
Hugh Possingham of The Nature Conservancy emphasizes the role of math and science in conservation
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
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Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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May 04, 2018
Northwestern's Resnick Program supports student startups tackling sustainability solutions that reflect university innovation for global challenges
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies
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Yes
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April 10, 2018
Northwestern University researchers bring new understandings to management of large river systems through collaboration with The Nature Conservancy
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water
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No
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March 29, 2018
James DeNaut shifts finance towards sustainable energy, leveraging policy and innovation for cleaner future investments
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance
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No
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March 07, 2018
Northwestern professor Bill Miller appointed to The Nature Conservancy's Illinois Board of Trustees
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance
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Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance
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No
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February 14, 2018
Dr. Missaka Hettiarachchi and Anita van Breda from the World Wildlife Fund emphasizes how "natural disaster" is a misleading term during a seminar at Northwestern
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior
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Environmental Health, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior
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No
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November 17, 2017
In mid-October Northwestern student Evan Taylor (WCAS ’19) traveled to Northeastern University in Boston for the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) conference
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health
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Yes
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November 15, 2017
Businesses, state and local governments undeterred in aiming for climate targets—will it be enough?
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management
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Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management
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Yes
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October 01, 2017
The solar-powered sustainable house, Enable is an official entry in the eighth Solar Decathlon competition, sponsored by the US Department of Energy
Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage
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Yes
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September 13, 2017
Northwestern students explore Germany's renewable energy sector, gaining insights into wind power and sustainability practices on an educational trek
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies
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Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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August 08, 2017
A visit to Northwestern from one of the world’s most renowned conservation organizations has led to the development of an innovative partnership between the two institutions
Subcategories: Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity
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Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity
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Yes
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August 08, 2017
Northwestern researchers study Indian Boundary Prairies' environmental health, focusing on flood prevention, soil erosion, and urban green space benefits
Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Green Infrastructure
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Conservation and Biodiversity, Green Infrastructure
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No
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March 15, 2017
Lilac Solutions, a startup addressing demand for lithium in lithium-ion batteries, won a $150,000 Small Business Research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies
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Energy Science and Technologies
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No
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February 02, 2017
– from Northwestern Magazine
Former Air Force weather officer Daniel Horton, now a climate scientist, researches climate change impacts, supported by Northwestern's Ubben Program for Climate Science
Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health
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Climate Modelling, Environmental Health
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No
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October 07, 2016
Professor Daniel Horton uses Big Data to explore how climate change affects atmospheric patterns, illuminating its connection to significant weather events
Subcategories: Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Environmental Health, Climate Modelling
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Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Environmental Health, Climate Modelling
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Yes
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June 29, 2016
Caleigh Hernandez is a 2014 Clinton Global Initiative University alum and the CEO of Best Foot Forward, a social business dedicated to empowering female African artisans working in the shoe industry
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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May 31, 2016
Thought leaders and policymakers gathered at the Great Water Cities 2016 Summit to discuss the largest growing source of water pollution in the United States—stormwater runoff
Subcategories: Water, Green Infrastructure, Communication and Advocacy
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Water, Green Infrastructure, Communication and Advocacy
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No
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May 07, 2016
Resnick Family Social Impact Program recipient Saumya is co-founder of Kheyti, a social enterprise that delivers a low-cost, modular, and technologically-equipped greenhouse to smallholder farmers
Subcategories: Communication and Advocacy, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice
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Communication and Advocacy, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice
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Yes
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October 13, 2015
Michelle Carr joins ISEN Council, linking urban conservation and economic strategies at The Nature Conservancy
Subcategories: Water, Plant Science, Economics and Finance
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Water, Plant Science, Economics and Finance
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No
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October 01, 2015
Yarrow Axford, receives $600,000 NSF CAREER Award over 5 years, plus field support, for her pioneering work in reconstructing Southern Greenland's climate history
Subcategories: Climate Modelling
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Climate Modelling
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Yes
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July 22, 2015
Mar Reguant, accomplished energy economist specializing in electricity markets, joins Northwestern's economics department from Stanford
Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy
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Yes
|
October 24, 2013
– from Northwestern Now
Michael R. Wasielewski, the Clare Hamilton Hall Professor of Chemistry, has accepted the position of executive director of ISEN, effective October 1
Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Quantum, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Quantum, Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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No
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October 21, 2008
Northwestern University has launched the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN) to support research, teaching and outreach in these critical areas
|
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No
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