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.
Category: Campus Sustainability
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.
New Solar and Geothermal Installations Power Energy Farm
Two recent research installations – an underground geothermal “battery” and an agrivoltaic solar array – are powering the Energy Farm.
Sustainability Living & Learning Community Practices What it Preaches
By surrounding young people with fellow sustainability-minded individuals — all living in one residence hall — the SLLC provides opportunities beyond any typical curriculum.
iSEE Partnerships Promote Sustainable Start to New Semester
Thanks to Zero Waste efforts championed by iSEE and its campus partners, a record freshman class kicked off the fall semester sustainably.
Help Us Set Climate Goals for iCAP 2025!
Attend a student input session this fall to help identify campus climate priorities for the next five years — and read about some of the top responses so far.
iCAP Update: Engaging Our Campus
Team seeks to spread sustainability message all across our community.
iCAP Update: Preserving Land & Water
Our campus has improved the quality and quantity of its natural resources.
iCAP Update: Greener Transportation
Campus has had great success fulfilling many Transportation objectives. But big challenges remain — in particular, negating emissions from air travel.