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. We support researchers across WashU to develop cutting-edge collaborations and to address critical issues in the study of the environment.
Research themes
Research Development Services
The Center for the Environment supports researchers at the university in various ways:
- Identifying funding opportunities and trends in environmental research
- Organizing collaborative workshops around specific themes
- Organizing and facilitating team meetings and project management for proposals
- Identification and introduction to potential collaborators and partners
- Support with graphic design for funding proposals
- Letters of support and letters 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
WashU Arboretum welcomes its inaugural class of docents
The WashU Arboretum held its inaugural docent training, bringing together a wide variety of individuals to support future outreach and educational programming.
Student-community projects receive St. Louis Impact funding
The WashU Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement has awarded $80,000 in St. Louis Impact Fund grants to advance regional priorities.
Malone installed as Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg Curator
On May 18, Malone was installed as the Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg Curator, the museum’s first named curatorship.
Research Facilities
WashU has a variety of available research facilities. Find out how they might support your work.