Illinois State University is committed to enhancing quality of life on campus and meeting the economic, social and environmental needs of the current and future generations by developing environmentally-focused academic programs and resources, and utilizing sustainable business practices. Below are a few examples of sustainability at Illinois State.
Renewable Energy undergraduate major - Students in this major can choose between a technology track or an economics/public policy track. Graduates will be prepared for jobs in the fields of biofuels, wind and solar energy, or regulatory and governmental agencies.
Energy Science program - Energy Science is a program that will develop interdisciplinary graduate programs and conduct research on topics such as the development of biofuels; the ecological, economic, and geographic impact of the development of alternative energy sources and technologies; fundamental chemistry and physics of new fuel technologies; and the geological study of coal deposits, oil reservoirs, saline reservoirs, and hydrogeology in relation to energy conversion and carbon sequestration.
Grounds Sustainable Practices - This award-winning department has implemtned several projects to benefit the environment and pave the way for other universities and communities interested in environmental stewardship.
Environmental Sustainability Living Learning Community - University Housing Services provides a residence hall floor for students who have an interest in the environment.
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