Creating Change to Meet Global Needs
Creating effective change in the face of the world’s pressing sustainability, energy, and environmental needs is the driving purpose of the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE).
We do that by bringing together faculty, students, and staff from across campus to focus on research solutions, campus sustainability, and academics and engagement — all through an interdisciplinary lens.
Sustainability is for everyone! At iSEE, we are committed to fostering scientific innovation and a culture of sustainability in the Urbana-Champaign community and beyond.
In the News
iSEE Director Madhu Khanna Elected to AAAS
The AAAS recognition, one of the highest honors awarded to U.S. scientists, recognizes Khanna’s distinguished contributions to environmental economics.
2026 RFP: iSEE Announces Seed Funding for Interdisciplinary Research Teams
iSEE is accepting proposals to support interdisciplinary research on ambitious topics related to sustainability, energy, and environment.
New AI Method Advances Prediction of Brazil’s National Soybean Yield
Innovative work by Illinois researchers at the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center strengthens monitoring of global agricultural yields.
Pesticides, Pollinators, and Sustainable Agriculture: A Q&A with Scott McArt
McArt, Associate Professor of Pollinator Health at Cornell University, explains the consequences of pesticide use and his work with beekeepers and farmers to protect pollinator health.
Students Reimagine a Sustainable Future in Global Innovation Challenge
A University of Illinois team that designed a low-cost sensor to detect water contamination took the top prize at the fifth annual Reimagine Our Future sustainability competition.
Illinois Helps Drive Nutrient Recovery for the Bioeconomy
A $3 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) is reimagining how wastewater can be transformed into a source of essential nutrients for agriculture and industry.
Bioenergy Crops Could Cut Aviation Emissions by 80%, Illinois-led Study Finds
The analysis outlines where these crops perform best and what factors shape their potential for sustainable aviation fuel.
Journalism Course Joins the Certificate in Environmental Writing
JOUR 473: Environmental Journalism has been added to the Certificate in Environmental Writing. This course will give students the tools they need to thoughtfully report on environmental topics.
New EcoReps Program Brings Sustainability to Students
Funded by the Student Sustainability Committee, this iSEE program is training 10 student ambassadors to connect with students from varied disciplines across campus and help them understand why sustainability matters.
