Julie Wurth Asmussen, Author at Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment

New AI Method Advances Prediction of Brazil’s National Soybean Yield

Innovative work by Illinois researchers 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 Urbana-Champaign team that designed a low-cost sensor to detect water contamination took the top prize at…

New EcoReps Bring 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.

Lei Zhao Awarded AGU James B. Macelwane Medal

Researcher Lei Zhao, an affiliate of the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE), has been awarded the AGU James B. Macelwane…

The ELP Goes to Washington

iSEE’s signature Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) added a new federal experience this year, giving students first-hand access to policymaking and sustainability advocacy in the nation’s capital.

iSEE Transportation Project Installs Free EV Stations to Study Charging Data

A three-part study will help gather direct user data related to electric vehicle charging on campus, using a readily available charging source: AC outlets.

Gift Establishes Levenick Center for a Climate-Smart Circular Bioeconomy

The $10 million gift will support new faculty hires, interdisciplinary research and partnerships to create sustainable solutions that can address climate change.