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'Turning the Ship' of Climate Change April 22, 2025 – from Institute for Policy Research Nobel Prize-winning physicist and former U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu shares insights on possible ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Communication and Advocacy	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Communication and Advocacy	No
Kanatzidis Lab Wins Inaugural $200,000 UL Research Institutes Grant to Make the World Healthier, Safer, and More Sustainable April 17, 2025 Kanatzidis Lab Wins Inaugural $200,000 UL Research Institutes Grant which will fund 10 research projects up to $200,000 per year for up to three years in a variety of safety science focus areas. Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Water	Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Water	No
When the Cheapest is the Best April 15, 2025 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Molly Mollenkamp (MSES '21) pivoted to a career in energy and sustainability thanks to a trip to the Arctic. Today she helps electric utility companies manage their 'first fuel' — energy efficiency. Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Uncovering the hidden cost of water splitting April 15, 2025 – from Northwestern Now Northwestern chemists have discovered that water molecules flip their orientation before splitting into hydrogen and oxygen. Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Energy Science and Technologies	Environmental Health, Water, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Improving propylene synthesis using light-activated catalysis could cut emissions April 14, 2025 – from Chemistry World Scientists have found a way to create propylene using a light-activated catalyst. The energy-efficient process could lower emissions to synthesise this widely used commodity chemical and aid industrial decarbonisation. Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	Green Infrastructure, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Pursuing the Sustainability and Energy Undergraduate Certificate April 08, 2025 Northwestern Student Discusses Finding her Place in the World Subcategories: Environmental Health	Environmental Health	Yes
Former U.S. energy secretary talks challenges to achieving net-zero emissions April 03, 2025 – from The Daily Northwestern Former U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu discusses the current challenges with achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Obama’s energy secretary talks net-zero at NU April 03, 2025 – from Evanston Now Former Secretary of Energy Steven Chu speaks at Northwestern University on Wednesday, April 2. Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Illuminating Single Atoms for Sustainable Propylene Production April 01, 2025 A Northwestern research team shines light on nanoparticles to create a common building block for plastic. Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies	Energy Science and Technologies	Yes
Protecting the Power March 25, 2025 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Michael Legatt brings his accumulated knowledge of power grid reliability and human factors to Northwestern's Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) program. Subcategories: AI and Computational Sustainability, Electrification and Grid, Human and Organizational Behavior	AI and Computational Sustainability, Electrification and Grid, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Nobel Laureate Steven Chu to discuss path to net-zero emissions March 21, 2025 – from Northwestern Now Media are invited to public lecture at Northwestern Wednesday, April 2 Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Human and Organizational Behavior, Climate Migration	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Human and Organizational Behavior, Climate Migration	No
Microplastics are everywhere. 7 effective ways to limit your exposure March 20, 2025 – from Today William Dichtel outlines the prevalence and danger of microplastics. Subcategories: Environmental Health, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health	Environmental Health, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health	No
Restoring Shakespeare Woods March 17, 2025 – from sustainNU Members of the Northwestern community come together to restore the Shakespeare Woods. Subcategories: Carbon Capture, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	Carbon Capture, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Charged Up Over Batteries March 12, 2025 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Said Al-Hallaj brings a quarter-century of experience developing technology to store power generated from renewable resources into the MSES classroom Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid	No
Understanding the Fundamentals of Energy Trading — and Beyond March 07, 2025 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Chester White has shared his experience in the energy sector with MSES students, both in the classroom and as a career coach Subcategories: Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management	Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management	No
Iron Oxides Act as Natural Catalysts to Unlock Phosphorus to Fuel Plant Growth March 04, 2025 – from McCormick Engineering News Study unlocks new understanding of iron oxides' critical role in the phosphorus cycle, has promising uses for agriculture sector Subcategories: Environmental Health, Plant Science, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	Environmental Health, Plant Science, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Unlocking Phosphorus to Fuel Plant Growth March 04, 2025 – from Northwestern Now Iron oxides as natural catalysts unlock phosphorus for plant growth, boosting soil fertility in a sustainable way Subcategories: Plant Science	Plant Science	No
A Rapid, Record-setting Water Contamination Detector February 28, 2025 – from Northwestern Now In mere minutes, lead and cadmium contaminant levels can be detected in water with the help of a newly developed tool Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water	Environmental Health, Water	No
Contamination Detection Tool Enables Highly Sensitive Water Testing February 27, 2025 – from McCormick Engineering News Researchers developed a highly sensitive tool for detecting water contamination, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of water quality testing Subcategories: Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health	Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health	No
Reading Between the Triple Bottom Line February 25, 2025 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Alex Polzin’s class teaches MSES students how to read between the lines of ESG reports to ensure self-accolades match reality. Subcategories: Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior	Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Brewing Tea Removes Lead from Water February 24, 2025 – from Northwestern Now Tea leaves remove significant amount of heavy metals from drinking water, researchers find Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	Environmental Health, Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
Grant Go-Getters February 17, 2025 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Two cohorts of MSES students helped the Illinois International Port District land a large portion of over $95 million in EPA funding to create a more eco-friendly transportation hub Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance	Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance	No
Six Steps for a Clean Energy Lifestyle February 13, 2025 How can you begin to decarbonize your own life? Northwestern experts offer tips to make a positive difference for the planet. Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
This Sponge Soaks Up Pollutants But Saves Valuable Minerals February 05, 2025 – from Northwestern Now Specialized sponge slurps up pollutants, offers a reusable and cost-effective solution to water contamination Subcategories: Water, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health	Water, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health	No
The Sustainability Sisters February 04, 2025 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Sarah (MSES ‘22) and Meg Ryan (KSM ‘26) each describe their own Northwestern direction toward full-time jobs in positions of environmental influence Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance	Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance	No
The Trienens Institute Recycle Pillar January 27, 2025 One of Six Pillars of Decarbonization, the Recycle pillar aims to help solve the plastics pollution crisis and create a viable circular economic model at scale Subcategories: Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity	Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity	No
Making Food Security More Attainable January 24, 2025 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Marissa Martinez (MSES '25) shares her vision for the future, what it means to be the program's first STEM Promise recipient Subcategories: Plant Science, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health	Plant Science, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health	No
The Trienens Institute Store Pillar January 15, 2025 One of the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization, the Store pillar aims to facilitate the large-scale deployment of renewable energy sources in the energy grid Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid	Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid	No
Coaching a New Era of Energy Leaders January 15, 2025 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Alumna Grace Rumford offers guidance to MSES students informed by lessons learned from 15 years working in the energy sector Subcategories: Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies	Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Ken Boyce Celebrates 40 Years at UL Solutions January 15, 2025 – from UL Solutions Boyce has influenced global trends in energy, safety, risk management, sustainability and technology Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance	No
Advance in Perovskite Solar Cells Improves Efficiency, Durability January 09, 2025 – from McCormick Engineering News New developments to solar cell durability brings them closer to commercialization Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage	Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage	No
The Call of a Circular Economy December 12, 2024 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Alum Maria Keane (MSES '22) advocates for sustainable practices and pushes for policies that foster a greener future in her role at Energetics Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Circularity	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Circularity	No
Celebrating 2024 December 12, 2024 The year 2024 sparked new ideas, programs, and adventures for the Trienens Institute—take a look at some of the top stories of the year Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Water	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Water	No
Espinosa, Sargent Named to National Academy of Inventors December 11, 2024 – from McCormick Engineering News NAI Fellows are named for their "spirit of innovation" and tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and social welfare Subcategories: Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
Completing the Circuit December 09, 2024 – from McCormick Engineering News Aamir Paul steers efforts to combat climate change and boost sustainability as President of Schneider Electric Subcategories: Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies	Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Exploring Renewable Energy Opportunities December 03, 2024 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Alum Joshua Pascal (MSES '23) explores new renewable energy technologies and markets, examines how policies impact business Subcategories: Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid	No
Shake Shack's Sustainability Specialist December 03, 2024 – from MS in Energy and Sustainability Alumna Corey Blumenthal (MSES '22) was credited with starting the carbon-reduction process for a national restaurant chain Subcategories: Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Public Health	Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Public Health	No
Testing Limestone’s Ability to Capture Carbon from Air 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	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Climate Modelling, Plant Science	No
Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells Tripled with Protective Coating 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
The Trienens Institute Transform Pillar November 19, 2024 One of the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization, the Transform pillar aims to create technologies and processes that transform wastes and renewable feedstocks into decarbonized chemicals and transportation fuels. Subcategories: Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
The Trienens Institute Generate Pillar 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	Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies	No
You Can’t Fix What You Can’t Measure — A Roadmap to Sustainable Progress 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	Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance	No
Renowned Ipatieff Lectureship in Catalysis Named for Spring 2025 November 13, 2024 Internationally recognized expert in surface science and catalysis E. Charles Sykes to give 2025 Ipatieff Lecture Subcategories: Catalysis and Green Chemistry	Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Cleantech Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Northwestern 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance	No
New Method to Measure Catalyst Activity Could Boost Clean Energy Research 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	Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
Northwestern Partners with Material Impact to Accelerate Tech Commercialization 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity	No
Farewell Frost! 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	Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
Northwestern Partnering with Boston Venture-capital Fund to Boost Tech Startups 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	Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
McCormick Students Explore Chile’s Role in Global Green Energy Transition on Sustainability Trek 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Equity and Social Justice	No
The Trienens Institute Deploy Pillar October 24, 2024 One of the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization, the Deploy pillar aims to advance clean hydrogen production and exploit hydrogen’s unique properties to decarbonize agriculture and manufacturing. Subcategories: Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
The Trienens Institute Capture Pillar 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	Carbon Capture, Carbon Removal	Yes
New Study of Air Quality, Heavy-duty Trucking, and Health Equity in Chicago 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Building and Transportation, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health	No
New Study Examines Air Quality Policy Impacts on Equity, Emissions, Health 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	Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health	No
Wastewater Bacteria Can Break Down Plastic for Food 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	Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health	No
Catapulting into Sustainability Consulting 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance	No
Carbon Capture and Ice Cream 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	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Circularity	No
Announcing the Abrams Climate Academy 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	Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
New Faculty Explore the Effects of Climate Change on Architecture, Ecology, and Literature 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Building and Transportation, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health	No
The Paula M. Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization 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, Plant Science, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Plant Science, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity	No
Transformative Outcomes Through Circularity 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	Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Circularity	No
U.S. Department of Energy Reinvests in Northwestern’s Quantum Science Research 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	AI and Computational Sustainability, Quantum	Yes
Creating Environmental Impact at the State Level 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance	No
Public Trust in Drinking Water Safety is Low Globally 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	Water, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health	No
Building Beneficial Electrification 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	Electrification and Grid, Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
New Chemical Method Stabilizes Tin-containing Perovskites 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage	No
Plastics at the Edge of the World 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	Environmental Health, Water, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy	No
International Collaboration 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	Climate Modelling, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy	No
Deep-ocean Floor Produces Its Own ‘Dark Oxygen’ 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	Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Water	No
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $27M to Support Community-driven Marine Debris Solutions Through Investing in America Agenda 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	Environmental Health, Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health	No
Minerals Play Newly Discovered Role in Earth’s Phosphorus Cycle 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	Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Plant Science	No
A New Way to Stabilize Perovskite Solar Cells 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
Energy Policy on the Path to Decarbonization: Insights from Experts Across Academia and Industry 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	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Understanding the Carbon Footprint of Reprocessed Medical Devices 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	Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health	No
Process Stores Carbon Dioxide in Concrete Without Strength Loss 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	Carbon Capture, Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation	No
Procurement and Sustainability at Mars 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	Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Public Health	No
"Beam Me Up, Scotty!" Demystifying the Quantum World 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	Quantum	No
Soil Bacteria Respire More CO2 After Eating Non-sugar Organic Matter 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	Environmental Health, Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture	No
Trienens Institute Dedication Opens Doors to Expanded Discovery and Innovation 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	Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance	No
Northwestern’s Class of 2024: Grads to Watch in Energy and Sustainability 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	Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Communication and Advocacy	No
International Experiences Expand Engineering Perspectives 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Green Entrepreneurship with INVO and the Trienens Institute 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	Yes
Capturing the Innovative Spirit of Spring 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	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture	No
Sustainability Lecture Series Returns, Tackles Interdisciplinary Topics 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Building and Transportation, Electrification and Grid, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice	No
Sri Lanka’s Wetlands Are the ‘Lungs and Kidneys’ that Can Save Its Capital City from Floods 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice	No
Northwestern to Lead Midwestern Carbon-capture Hub 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	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies	Yes
Sugar-based Catalyst Upcycles Carbon Dioxide 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	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Circularity	No
Northwestern Faculty Receive Research Awards from the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy 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	Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Finding Solutions for an EV Transition 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	Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
Northwestern Sustainability Lecture Series Returns with Six New Expert Talks 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	Green Infrastructure, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation	No
Environmental and Energy Law Challenges 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	Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance	No
Alumni Profile: Ryann Howard (SPS ’20) 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	Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy	No
‘The Generation That Will Lead the Charge’: Catalyzing Action at the 2024 Kellogg Climate Conference 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	Environmental Health, Electrification and Grid, Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Circularity	Yes
Collaborating on Sustainability Regulation 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	Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Is Farming the Key to Carbon Capture? 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	Carbon Capture, Plant Science	No
Advancing Quantum Leadership and Community 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	Quantum	No
Examining Lunar Soil for Moon-based Construction 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	Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems	No
An Estimated 1.2 Billion People Experienced Water Insecurity in the Prior Year 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	Water, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice	No
Jumping Into Sustainable Farming 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	Environmental Health, Water, Plant Science	No
Water and Our Well-Being 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	Environmental Health, Water, Public Health	No
Soaking Up Chicago’s Stormwater Pollution 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	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Water, Public Health	Yes
Alumni Profile: Kirsten James (WCAS '00) 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	Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Economics and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management	Yes
Eco-innovation Highlighted at OR Research Forum 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	Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance	No
What Can Tree Sap Tell Us About Climate Change? 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	Environmental Health, Plant Science	No
Sharing Energy Knowledge 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance	No
Student Learning and Discovery 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	Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
Chicago Auto Show Could Indicate Acceleration of Transition to Electric Vehicles 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation	No
Celebrating a Decade of the Trienens Institute’s Undergraduate Sustainability and Energy Certificate 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	Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	Yes
Understanding How Soil Traps Carbon 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	Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Plant Science	No
Craig Arnold (McC ’12) Appointed Trienens Institute Fellow, Adjunct Professor 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	Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies	Yes
Meeting the Challenge of Corporate Sustainability 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	Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Finance	No
Great Lakes Project Selected to Receive up to $160 Million from NSF 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	Environmental Health, Water, Regulation and Governance	No
Using Liquid Crystals to Scale-up Perovskite Solar Cells 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
Collaborative Climate Innovation 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	Carbon Capture, Carbon Removal, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Jeffrey Lopez Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
New Scholarship for Environmental Reporting Announced by Medill and Trienens Institute 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	Communication and Advocacy	No
Lessons From the Blue Oval to the Golden Arches 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	Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
The Clean-Hydrogen Transition 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	Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
Seeking Sustainable Solutions 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	Environmental Health, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Public Health	No
Can Earth’s Natural Carbon Cycle Accelerate Decarbonization? 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	Carbon Removal, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Carbon Capture, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science	Yes
Durable Plastic Pollution Easily, Cleanly Degrades with New Catalyst 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	Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
Sailesh Chutani Joins Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy 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	Energy Science and Technologies	Yes
Focusing on Advancing Safety and Sustainability, UL Grows its Partnership with Northwestern 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	Energy Science and Technologies, AI and Computational Sustainability	No
Inverted Perovskite Solar Cell Breaks 25% Efficiency Record 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Climate Migration	No
Sustainability on the World Stage 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	Carbon Removal, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior	Yes
Northwestern’s Third Delegation to COP28 Joins Global Partners in Fight Against Climate Change 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	Environmental Health, Carbon Removal, Regulation and Governance, Equity and Social Justice, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
McCormick Faculty Named Among Global ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ for 2023 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Faculty Affiliate Program Connects Researchers and Policymakers Across Disciplines 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	Yes
Alumni Profile: Kari Neumeyer (Medill ’01) 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
Northwestern is Part of National Effort to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Economy 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	Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Unlocking the Mysteries of Chirality-Induced Spin Selectivity (CISS) in Isolated Molecules November 06, 2023 New observation of the CISS effect has implications for quantum information, energy, and biology Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity	Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity	Yes
Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction Hosts Third Annual Symposium November 02, 2023 Quantum science experts shared insights and sparked new opportunities during two-day gathering Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum	Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum	Yes
Creating a More-efficient Perovskite Solar Cell 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	Energy Science and Technologies	No
Sustainability a Strategic Research Focus at Northwestern 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	Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Quantum, Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	Yes
More than $1.7M of FY24 Funding Announced by Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy 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	Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
New Faculty Bring Energy and a Collaborative Spirit to Northwestern 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	Regulation and Governance, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
Chemist and Engineer Dayne Swearer Receives Packard Fellowship 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	Carbon Removal, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Northwestern Sends Third Delegation to COP28 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	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	No
Launch of the Chicagoland Climate Investment Alliance 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	Carbon Removal, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Equity and Social Justice	No
NU Hosts Launch of University of Toronto-Northwestern Decarbonization Alliance 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	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	No
Trek to Chile Widens Northwestern Students’ Perspective 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
Ancient Plant Wax Reveals How Global Warming Affects Methane in Arctic Lakes 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems	No
Northwestern Researchers Receive $750K DOE Grant in Sustainability and Energy Catalysis 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	Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	Yes
Fall Welcome from Co-Executive Director Michael R. Wasielewski 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	Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
Electrifying Vehicles in Chicago Would Save Lives, Reduce Pollution Inequities 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health	No
Hybrid Catalyst Produces Critical Fertilizer and Cleans Wastewater 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	Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
NU Names Ted Sargent Co-executive Director of Trienens Institute 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	Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Ted Sargent Named Co-Executive Director of Trienens Institute 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	Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	Yes
Science for a Changing Climate 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	Environmental Health, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Climate Modelling, Regulation and Governance, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice	No
Accelerating Global Sustainability and Energy Innovation 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy, Climate Migration	No
Foaming Up: New Recycling Process Gives Old Plastics New Life 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	Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
New Foam-to-Foam Recycling Process Opens Doors to a Circular Economy for Key Plastics 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	Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity	Yes
Rooting for Sustainable Agriculture 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	Environmental Health, Plant Science, Conservation and Biodiversity	Yes
Rainfall Consistency is Changing Across the United States 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	Climate Modelling, Water, Public Health	Yes
Partnership Explores Ecological Conservation Mechanisms and Indigenous Rights 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy Announces Research Funding and Faculty Affiliates Program 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	Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	Yes
Sustainability Fellows Partner with Evanston on Microgrid Implementation 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	Green Infrastructure, Electrification and Grid, Economics and Finance, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
Howard and Paula Trienens Fund Gives $25 Million to Support Energy Innovation at Northwestern 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	Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance	No
Northwestern’s Class of 2023: Grads to Watch in Energy and Sustainability 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
$25 Million Grant to Northwestern Will Accelerate Global Sustainability and Energy Innovation 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	Carbon Capture, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance	Yes
Clearing the Air on Climate Legislation May 15, 2023 Symposium panelists Robert Weinstock, Michael Barsa, and Michael Panfil talk climate pollution and policy Subcategories: Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy	Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
Navigating Climate Change Communication 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	Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
The Role of Emission Reduction in Climate Change 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	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture	Yes
In Israel, Forging a Path to a Circular Water Economy 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	Water, Circularity, Public Health	No
Northwestern Named EPA Energy Efficiency Partner for Fourth Consecutive Year March 28, 2023 – from Northwestern Now Award is ENERGY STAR program’s highest honor Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage	Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage	No
A New Way of Thinking about Infrastructure 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	Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance	Yes
Chicago Pollution Varies by Neighborhood March 27, 2023 – from Northwestern Now New high-resolution simulation shows different pollutants accumulate along highways, over Lake Michigan Subcategories: Environmental Health, Public Health	Environmental Health, Public Health	Yes
Building a Coding Curriculum for Students in Sierra Leone 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	Climate Modelling, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health	No
How Community Data Links Climate Change and Public Health Outcomes 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy, Public Health	Yes
Building Out the Biobased Economy 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity	No
Ten Northwestern Students Join 2023 Clinton Global Initiative University Cohort of Changemakers 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	Environmental Health, Economics and Finance, Circularity, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
Meet Norman C. W. Yung (KSM ’99) February 13, 2023 Norman C. W. Yung leads Aqua Cleanup International in innovative river cleanups to combat ocean plastic pollution Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water	Environmental Health, Water	No
CMQT Announces Research Thrust Leaders 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	Quantum	Yes
Global Engineering Trek to Germany Receives Grant from the German Academic Exchange Service 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	Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid	No
Trek to Germany Opens Eyes of Engineering Students 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	Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Malformed Seashells, Ancient Sediment Provide Clues about Earth’s Past January 19, 2023 – from Northwestern Now New studies confirm mid-Cretaceous volcanism caused ocean acidification Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Water	Climate Modelling, Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Water	No
Caribbean Breadfruit Traced Back to Capt. Bligh’s 1791-93 Journey 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	Plant Science	No
Insights from the 2022 ISEN Annual Symposium 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	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	Yes
Study Provides First Snapshot of Global Experiences with Water Insecurity 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	Water, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health	No
COP27 Delegation Joins Global Partners in Fight Against Climate Change 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	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	No
Northwestern Receives European Research Council Synergy Grant in Quantum Science 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Quantum	Yes
A Closer Look at how Israel Manages its Precious Water Resources 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	Water	No
A Closer Look at How Israel Manages its Precious Water Resources 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	Water, Green Infrastructure, Circularity, Public Health	No
CMQT Deputy Director Named 2022 MacArthur Fellow 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	Quantum	Yes
It’s Raining Harder in the U.S. 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	Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Water	No
Why Pursue the Undergraduate Certificate? 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	Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy	No
MSES Student Profile: Ruth Cho 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	Carbon Capture, Insurance and Risk Management, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance	No
Northwestern Partners with Indigenous Scientists to Conserve Great Lakes Wetlands 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	Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice	No
Northwestern Receives $10 Million for New National Energy Research Center 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
‘Forever Chemicals’ Destroyed by Simple New Method 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	Environmental Health, Water, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health	No
Climate-Resilient Breadfruit Might Be the Food of the Future 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	Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Climate Migration, Public Health	No
Failures in Large Networks Can Be Prevented with Local Focus 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Regulation and Governance	No
Model Developed to Predict Landslides Along Wildfire Burn Scars 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Public Health, Climate Migration	No
Northwestern’s Class of 2022: Grads to Watch in Energy and Sustainability 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	Climate Modelling, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy	No
Confronting Our Planet’s Polymer Problem 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	Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Public Health	No
Northwestern Graduate Gains Ground in Farming Start-up 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	Water, Green Infrastructure, Economics and Finance, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
Meet Joe Sootsman (WCAS ’09) May 19, 2022 Joe Sootsman bridges academia and industry, innovating materials for electric vehicles at Dow Subcategories: Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies	Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Building Sustainable Strategies for Food 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	Environmental Health, Water, Plant Science, Public Health	Yes
Northwestern Moves Evanston Closer to an Electric Bus 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	Building and Transportation, Electrification and Grid	No
Collaborating Across Disciplines for a Sustainable Future 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	Carbon Capture, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Quantum, Communication and Advocacy	No
Justin Notestein on “The Story of More” 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Upcyling Polyester Could Reduce Plastic Waste 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	Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Meet Kyle McCall (McC ’19) 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Tire Dumps and Aging Mattresses May Soon Be Relics of the Past 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	Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health	No
Meet Linsey Simpson Gallagher (KSM ’02) 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Partnership Explores Implementation of Conservation Funding Program in Mississippi 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy	No
Protecting the World’s Rivers 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	Environmental Health, Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance	Yes
MSES Student Profile: Alka Bhide 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	Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management	No
Meet Katherine LaGrave (Medill '11) 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	Climate Modelling, Carbon Capture, Environmental Health, Carbon Removal, Building and Transportation	No
Microplastic Pollution Lingers in Rivers for Years Before Entering Oceans January 12, 2022 – from Northwestern Now Water dynamics can trap lightweight microplastics that otherwise might float Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water, Public Health	Environmental Health, Water, Public Health	No
Alum Startup Renoster Kickstarts with Techstars Sustainability Accelerator Program 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance	No
New Tool to Guide Sustainable Building Design and Construction 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	Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation, Insurance and Risk Management	No
Setting the Stage for New Milestones 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	Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
MSES Student Profile: Jennifer Coronel 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Economics and Finance	Yes
MSES ’21 Alum Sam Wenger Among Researchers Awarded $250,000 Grant 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	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance	Yes
Meet Byron Cheng (McC '10) 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	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Green Infrastructure	No
$1.6M Awarded to Northwestern-Industry Partnership for Circular Plastics Innovation 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	Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Public Health	Yes
MSES Student Profile: Taylor Bradshaw 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance	Yes
MSES Student Profile: Christopher Chacko 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	Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Public Health	Yes
Northwestern Energy and Sustainability Graduate Students Win MIT Energy Hack 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	Energy Storage, Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance	Yes
Shaping a Sustainable Future for a Common Plastic 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	Environmental Health, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
MSES Student Profile: Katie O'Shea 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	Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies	Yes
McCormick Faculty Named Among Global ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ for 2021 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Quantum, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Meet Jordan Fleming (McC ‘17) November 11, 2021 Jordan Fleming's journey from Northwestern student to civil engineer tackling global water scarcity challenges Subcategories: Water	Water	No
NU Sustainability Fellows Feature: Project Green Bus 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	Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage	No
CESR Symposium Highlights Connection Between Climate Research and Business, Policy 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	Environmental Health, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management	No
MSES Student Profile: Ryan Dooley 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	Yes
Northwestern Sends Delegates to COP26 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	Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior, Equity and Social Justice, Communication and Advocacy	No
Northwestern Team Among First to Visualize Polymers in Actual Material 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	Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
Now Everyone Can Build Battery-free Electronic Devices 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	Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
Northwestern University Joins Global Infrastructure and Nature Coalition at World Conservation Congress 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science, Green Infrastructure, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice	No
New Material Offers Ecofriendly Solution to Converting Waste Heat into Energy 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
Alessandro Rotta Loria Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award 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	Climate Modelling, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation	No
Northwestern Partners with Clean Technology Leader to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation	No
Dynamic Chemistry Enables Chemical Recycling of Traditionally Non-Recyclable Materials 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	Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	Yes
From Cohort to Career: First Class of MSES Students Graduates 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
Northwestern’s Class of 2021: Grads to Watch in Energy and Sustainability 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	Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Economics and Finance	Yes
Northwestern Buffett Global Working Group Tackling Environmental Challenges in Marginalized Communities 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Equity and Social Justice	No
New ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Cleans Up Water Pollution 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	Environmental Health, Plant Science, Water, Public Health	No
A Day in the Life of a Trienens Institute Researcher 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	Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Quantum	Yes
Sustainable Travel Panel Offers Industry Insights 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance	Yes
Seasonal Climate Models May Help Warn for Malaria Outbreaks in Mozambique 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Water, Public Health	No
Tanzanian Farmers Boost Diets, Mental Health with Sustainable Methods 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	Carbon Capture, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy	No
Panelists Discuss Importance of Sustainability in Food Packaging and Plastics 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	Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health	Yes
Three Weinberg College Faculty Elected to National Academy of Sciences 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Quantum	No
McCormick Student Team Wins DOE Solar Decathlon Design Challenge 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	Building and Transportation, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Trienens Institute Commends National Climate Leadership 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	Carbon Removal, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid, Regulation and Governance	Yes
Climate Change is Transforming Illinois, With More to Come 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	Environmental Health, Carbon Capture, Water, Plant Science, Public Health	No
PhD Student Holly Ekas Receives Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans 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	Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
EPA Recognizes Northwestern as a Leader in Sustainability for a Second Consecutive Year 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	Climate Modelling, Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Communication and Advocacy	No
Meet Cassi Saari (WCAS '11) 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Plant Science	No
Meet Tiffany Kwakwa (McC '16) 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	Environmental Health, Water, Regulation and Governance	No
Climate and Human Health Connections Highlighted at Global Conference 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	Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
Diversity Can Prevent Failures in Large Power Grids 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Potato Chips Inspire Novel Method for Water-Splitting 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	Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Making Plastics Production More Energy Efficient 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Circularity, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
New Blueprint for Zero-Emission Cement and Concrete by 2050 March 16, 2021 – from Northwestern Now New research offers the most detailed model available for cement decarbonization Subcategories: Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Green Infrastructure	Carbon Removal, Carbon Capture, Green Infrastructure	No
Meet Kyra Woods (McC '13) 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
New LED Testing Capabilities at GIANTFab Lab 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies, Electrification and Grid	No
Sustainable Energy Infrastructure for Ethiopian Education 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	Green Infrastructure, Water, Energy Science and Technologies, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health	Yes
Jen Drummond Presents Research on Microplastics' Impact on River Ecosystems 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	Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health	No
Partnership Explores Legal Avenues for River Protection in Nepal 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Public Health	Yes
Electricity Source Determines Benefits of Electrifying China’s Vehicles 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
Kellogg to Host ClimateCAP Summit in 2022 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	Climate Modelling, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management	No
Exploring New Policies to Curb Pollution in America's Heartland 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
NU-Led Team Develops Method to Create Green Hydrogen from Ammonia 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
ISEN Renews Visiting Scholar Appointment: Missaka Hettiarachchi 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	Water, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management, Climate Migration, Equity and Social Justice	No
Materials Flow Analysis: Supporting a Circular Plastics Economy 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	Circularity, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	Yes
Prospects for U.S. and Global Climate Action with a Biden Administration 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance	No
Northwestern Teams Help the City of Chicago Plan New Equitable Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 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	No
Meet Rob Opsomer (KSM '13) 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	No
New Semiconductor Detector Shows Promise for Medical Diagnostics and Homeland Security December 07, 2020 – from Northwestern Now Detector can identify radioactive isotopes with high resolution Subcategories: Energy Science and Technologies	Energy Science and Technologies	No
Northwestern's ICEP Receives $4.5 Million Renewal from the Department of Energy 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
Pathbreaking Catalysis Center Undergoes Change — in Leadership 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	Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
What's in Your Water? The Health Impacts of Plastic Pollution 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
Virtual Seminar Addresses Issues of Plastic Waste in the Environment 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
Perspectives: Chemistry and Quantum Information Science 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	Quantum, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	Yes
Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction Awarded $12.4 Million as DOE EFRC 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum	Yes
Leadership Lessons Expand During Pandemic for Northwestern Students 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
Meet Yuxi Suo (TGS '18) 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	No
Sossina Haile Awarded Ver Steeg Fellowship 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	No
Plastic Waste: You Can't Manage What You Don't Measure 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
Arun Majumdar Stresses Change to Address 21st Century Climate Challenges 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	Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Regulation and Governance, Circularity, Communication and Advocacy	No
An Unlikely Ally in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution 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
Saving Africa’s Last Rhinos 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	No
Team of Researchers Awarded $2.5 Million for Sustainable Plastics Innovation 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
Meet Will Schafer (KSM '05) 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
Northwestern Students Accepted into Clinton Global Initiative University Program 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
Northwestern and The Nature Conservancy Renew Global Research Partnership 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
ISEN’s Most Read Stories of 2019 December 11, 2019 In 2019, the Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN) saw significant advancements and new programs Subcategories: Climate Modelling	Climate Modelling	No
Earth Was Stressed Before Dinosaur Extinction 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
Buffett Institute for Global Affairs Awards $150,000 in Support to ‘Idea Incubation Workshop’ Project 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	No
Study Provides Strong Framework for 1 Billion Years of Green Plant Evolution 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	No
Northwestern Postdoctoral Researcher Developing Sustainable Large River Management Tools for the World 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
Northwestern Undergraduates Study Sustainability Innovation in Germany as Part of Global Engineering Trek 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	No
ISEN 2019-2020 Cluster Fellows Announced November 15, 2019 ISEN announces the 2019-2020 Cluster Fellows Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy	Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy	No
What Can We Learn From The Desert? 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	No
To Rid Electric Grid of Carbon, Shore Up Green Energy Support 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	No
Writing for the Environment: Northwestern Student Embeds with World Wildlife Fund 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	No
Northwestern Researchers Demonstrate Quantum Teleportation Using a Chemical Reaction 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Quantum	Yes
Northwestern Chemists Develop New Methods to Remove Toxins from Drinking Water 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
Northwestern Receives DOE Funding to Study Carbon Capture Systems 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	Carbon Capture, Carbon Removal	No
Center for Light Energy Activated Redox Processes Receives Ten at Ten Award 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
Meet Burgess S. Davis (WCAS '03) 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
Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience Hosts Workshop on Sustainable Urban Systems 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
US Department of Energy Honors Northwestern Researchers for Solar Cell Breakthrough 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
Northwestern Professor Receives DOE Funding for Quantum Information Science Research 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	No
Living with Climate Change: Northwestern’s Eric Masanet on the Creation of an IPCC Assessment Report 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
Innovating for Social Impact 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	Environmental Health, Building and Transportation, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
Researchers Produce Electricity by Flowing Water Over Extremely Thin Layers of Metal 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	No
Power Theory 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	No
May the Fog Be with You July 16, 2019 Ken Park seeks to unlock the potential of fog, smog harvesting through bio-inspired surface engineering Subcategories: Water	Water	No
Data Justice 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
Five Faculty Honored with Presidential Early Career Awards 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
Companies Mining Sand for Oil and Gas Threaten Midwest Fields, and Farmers Are Fighting Back 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
Understanding Plastics as Carriers for Microbial Communities 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
Plastic Pollution: Re-thinking Degradation and Recycling 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	Yes
Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Wendy Schmidt Discusses Critical Ocean Issues 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	Environmental Health, Water	No
Northwestern Student Explores Legal Solutions to Help Protect the Amazon 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	Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance	No
Meet Samir Mayekar (WCAS '06/ KSM '13) 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	Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
Methane-consuming Bacteria Could Be the Future of Fuel 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	Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Building and Transportation	Yes
Working to Preemptively Respond to the Problem of Plastic Pollution 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	Environmental Health, Water, Circularity, Public Health	Yes
Electric Vehicle Adoption Improves Outlook for Air Quality and Climate Change 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	Carbon Removal, Building and Transportation, Public Health	No
Executives Find New Opportunities in Response to Climate Change 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	Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy	No
Catalysis Researchers Clear a Path to a Renewable Energy Future 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	Catalysis and Green Chemistry	Yes
Northwestern Launches Program on Plastics, Ecosystems, and Public Health 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	Environmental Health, Circularity, Public Health	No
Northwestern Becomes First University to Earn ENERGY STAR® Award Consecutively 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Climate Change Is Transforming the Economy. How Will Your Company Adapt? 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	Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
New Report Warns of Dangers to Great Lakes Health and Economy from Climate Change 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	Environmental Health, Water	No
The Road Ahead: A Sustainable Path Forward in Myanmar March 18, 2019 Resnick Family Social Impact Program funds new collaborative research on sustainable infrastructure planning Subcategories: Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity	No
Meet John Romankiewicz (McC '06) 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance	No
Meet Neha Palmer (KSM '07) 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	Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health	No
All Cost and No Benefit 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	Economics and Finance, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice	No
Northwestern Student Explores Ways to Designate Underwater Noise as a Pollutant March 05, 2019 Linda Qiu seeks legal ways to combat underwater noise pollution to protect Arctic marine life. Subcategories: Environmental Health, Water	Environmental Health, Water	No
New Collaboration Examines Community Impacts of Green Infrastructure 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	Water, Conservation and Biodiversity, Public Health	No
Linda Broadbelt, Wei Chen Elected to National Academy of Engineering 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	Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Study Shows that Vikings Enjoyed A Warm Greenland 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	Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Plant Science	No
Northwestern Researchers Examine Political Divide Behind Climate Change Beliefs 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	Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Digging Deep with Benjamin Linzmeier 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	Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Climate Modelling	Yes
Solar Cells of the Future: Inexpensive, Efficient Perovskites Gain Momentum 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	Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	Yes
Partnership Addresses Environmental Disasters on the Global Stage 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	Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy	No
Northwestern Junior Discusses the Benefits of Pursuing the ISEN Certificate 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	Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy	No
Experience Energy Development Abroad with the Wanxiang Fellowship Program 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	Water, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Northwestern Students Explore Water Technology in Israel 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	Green Infrastructure, Water	No
Confronting Water Insecurity from Chicago to Kathmandu 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	Water, Equity and Social Justice, Public Health	Yes
A Conversation with Rebecca Fudge: Resnick Family Social Impact Fund Recipient 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	Regulation and Governance	Yes
ISEN Welcomes 2018-19 Cluster Fellows 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy	No
Meet Steve McDougal (KSM '95) August 22, 2018 Steve McDougal empowers businesses to act on climate change through renewable energy solutions with 3Degrees Subcategories: Climate Modelling, Environmental Health	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health	No
Meet Haley Hill (TGS '08) 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Meet Mark Silberg (WCAS '14) 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	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
Meet Katie Isaak Ginsberg (WCAS '89) 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Communication and Advocacy, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Meet Genevieve Maricle (WCAS '02) 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	Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Equity and Social Justice	No
Meet Rohan Patel (BSM '03) 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	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Building and Transportation, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	No
Meet Rebecca Webber Gaudiosi (TGS '04) 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	Environmental Health, Regulation and Governance, Human and Organizational Behavior, Public Health	No
Meet Laura Oakleaf (SPS '05) 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	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Conservation and Biodiversity, Public Health	No
Meet Matt Price (McC '01) 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Meet Tibor Toth (KSM/McC '94) 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	Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Meet Richard Shandross (McC '79) 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	Environmental Health, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Meet Joseph LaRusso (TGS '81/Law '89) 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	Environmental Health, Climate Modelling, Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health	No
Meet Javier Manzanares (KSM '01/ KH-02) 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	Environmental Health, Green Infrastructure, Economics and Finance	No
Meet Bryce Meredig (TGS '12) 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	Environmental Health, AI and Computational Sustainability, Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials	No
Meet Liz Georges (Law '94) 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Communication and Advocacy	No
Meet Danielle Merfeld (TGS '99) 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
Meet Karen Zelmar (WCAS '93) 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Decoding Climate Change Communication 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	Human and Organizational Behavior, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
Northwestern Awarded $15 Million for DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance	No
Building Solar Cells In The Classroom 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	Yes
Emissions-cheating Vehicles Linked to Worse Health Outcomes in Babies, Children Across U.S. 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	Carbon Removal, Public Health	No
Meet John "Mac" McQuown (McC '57): Proving the Possible 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	Environmental Health, Energy Storage, Energy Science and Technologies	No
Northwestern and World Wildlife Fund Join Forces to Advance Local and Global Sustainability 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
Ancient Greenland Was Much Warmer than Previously Thought 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	Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Plant Science	No
25 Northwestern Students Accepted to Clinton Global Initiative University Program 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance, Public Health	Yes
Defending The Arctic 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	Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance	No
Alumnus Akshat Thirani Named To Crain’s “20 In Their 20s” For 2018 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	Energy Science and Technologies	No
The Nature Conservancy Chief Scientist Hugh Possingham Shares Insight into Research and Conservation Priorities 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	Conservation and Biodiversity, Communication and Advocacy	No
Spring Resnick Family Social Impact Fund Grant Recipients Announced 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies	Yes
NatureNet Fellowship Advances Northwestern University Partnership With The Nature Conservancy 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Water	No
Meet Jim DeNaut (WCAS '84) 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Economics and Finance	No
Nature Conservancy Partnership Grows With Board of Trustees Appointment March 07, 2018 Northwestern professor Bill Miller appointed to The Nature Conservancy's Illinois Board of Trustees Subcategories: Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance	Conservation and Biodiversity, Regulation and Governance	No
No Such Thing As A Natural Disaster 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	Environmental Health, Public Health, Human and Organizational Behavior	No
24 Northwestern Students, 13 Teams Accepted to Clinton Global Initiative University Program 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity, Energy Science and Technologies, Public Health	Yes
Leading the Charge 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	Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Insurance and Risk Management	Yes
Northwestern's Solar-powered House Heads to the Solar Decathlon in Denver 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	Electrification and Grid, Energy Science and Technologies, Energy Storage	Yes
Update from the Germany Global Engineering Trek in Sustainability: Visit to a Wind Farm 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	Energy Science and Technologies	No
Partners in Conservation: Student Impact Beyond the Classroom 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	Environmental Health, Conservation and Biodiversity	Yes
Prairie Plays Key Role in Chicago's Flood Management 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	Conservation and Biodiversity, Green Infrastructure	No
Sustainable Lithium Extraction Startup Wins SBIR Award 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	Energy Science and Technologies	No
Studying Extreme Weather 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	Climate Modelling, Environmental Health	No
Leveraging Big Data in the Hunt for a Climate Change Signal 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	Paleoclimate and Earth Systems, Environmental Health, Climate Modelling	Yes
Caleigh Hernandez, WCAS ’15, CEO of Best Foot Forward 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	Economics and Finance, Communication and Advocacy, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
Addressing America’s Largest Growing Source of Water Pollution: Stormwater Runoff 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	Water, Green Infrastructure, Communication and Advocacy	No
Q & A with Saumya (KSM '17) 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	Communication and Advocacy, Public Health, Equity and Social Justice	Yes
ISEN Welcomes Michelle Carr to Executive Council 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	Water, Plant Science, Economics and Finance	No
Northwestern Earth and Planetary Scientist Awarded $600,000 NSF CAREER Award 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	Climate Modelling	Yes
Mar Reguant on Joining the Faculty, COP21, and Upcoming Courses 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	Economics and Finance, Regulation and Governance, Communication and Advocacy	Yes
New Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern 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	Energy Science and Technologies, Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, Quantum, Catalysis and Green Chemistry	No
Initiative Tackles Sustainability, Energy Issues 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		No