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Centers and Programs

The Trienens Institute is home to research centers and programs focused on sustainability and energy. They are at the heart of our research mission, pursuing discovery science and cutting-edge research with the potential for global impact. The Institute provides core services for these centers and initiatives, including business and research administration, strategic planning, and integrated marketing and communications. The Institute's agile enterprise framework provides needed flexibility for the rapid integration of future centers and hubs of discovery.

CCSS

The Center for Catalysis and Surface Science (CCSS) is one of the leading catalysis research centers in the country and is primarily sponsored by the US Department of Energy.

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The Adapt Initiative

Adapt is a new research initiative that brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts to address the impacts of climate change on urban communities—an effort that is especially critical as it unfolds alongside the ongoing energy transition. 

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Ubben Program for Climate and Carbon Science

The Ubben Program for Climate and Carbon Science at the Trienens Institute uses an interdisciplinary approach to study climate system dynamics and develop solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation.

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