As the interdisciplinary hub for environmental research at WashU, the Center for the Environment provides programming to support development of new teams and research projects within the themes of the center. Center programming supports general networking and new connections as well as targeted support of teams taking on complex and meaningful projects.
Featured Program
Environmental Research Collaboration Series
The Environmental Research Collaboration Series is a monthly interdisciplinary lunch gathering for WashU faculty and staff.
This series builds community among researchers and allows for learning from colleagues while also: highlighting specific projects, sharing tools, and generating ideas for future collaboration. Join us at an upcoming event to start getting involved.
Environmental Graduate Student Community
Graduate students from across all schools and departments gather regularly for programming to support interdisciplinary learning and community growth. Opportunities include:
- Presentation opportunities
- Speaker events
- Topical workshops
- Social programming & networking
Summer Undergraduate Research
At WashU, undergraduate students have the opportunity to spend the summer conducting research alongside principal investigators, graduate students, and peers – working to address societal and environmental challenges in an interdisciplinary cohort.
Environmental Research and Creativity Week
The Center for the Environment brought together faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, and stakeholders in an interdisciplinary week full of programming.