The Center for the Environment is organized around four interconnected research themes and one foundational, cross-cutting theme. The most complex environmental challenges and the most exciting research needs are at the intersections of these themes.
Research themes
Research Development Services
The Center for the Environment supports researchers at the university in various ways:
- Organizing and facilitating proposal team meetings
- Help with project management of proposal development
- Identification and introduction to potential collaborators and partners
- Support with some graphics
- Letter of support and letter of collaboration
- Reviews of proposal drafts by Center staff and Center Scholars
Projects and Outcomes
Through our Research Development Services, we have supported groundbreaking projects across multiple WashU schools and disciplines.
Take a look at some of the incredible work our scholars have accomplished and learn about the ways the center has been supportive.
Featured research & stories
Bo Li Installed as the Stanley A. Sawyer Professor
At the installation ceremony, Li gave a talk entitled “Sailing to Statistics, Climate, and Health.”
WashU Arboretum: A year after the tornado
The WashU Arboretum has fielded many questions this year about how the tornado impacted Danforth Campus trees.
Bursky School of Public Health celebrates first class of graduates
Joyous event marks entry of the school’s PhD and MPH students into the field of public health
Research Facilities
WashU has a variety of available research facilities. Find out how they might support your work.