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.
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.
Levenick Professorships Honor Guan and Guest for Advancing Global Sustainability
For their leadership in advancing resilient food systems, clean energy transitions, and global sustainability technologies, professors Kaiyu Guan and Jeremy Guest were honored at the University of Illinois.
Lei Zhao Awarded AGU James B. Macelwane Medal
Researcher Lei Zhao, an iSEE affiliate, has been awarded the AGU James B. Macelwane Medal in recognition of his work on climate change and urbanization.
New Site at the Energy Farm Will Accelerate Agrivoltaics Research
A new agrivoltaic system is up and running at the Energy Farm, and will allow researchers to study how solar panels and crops can share space while optimizing energy generation and crop yield.
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.
iSEE Project Shows Benefits of Prairie Grass for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The multi-year “Next Generation Feedstocks” project has identified economic and environmental considerations that make switchgrass a candidate for SAF.
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.
Rain Barrel Basics: Conserving Water but not Mosquito Habitats
Rain barrels are excellent for conserving water, but they may also be excellent habitat for mosquitoes. A new study investigates how to best keep rain barrels mosquito-free.
iSEE Transportation Project Installs Free EV Stations to Study Charging Data
This three-part study will help gather direct user data related to EV charging on campus, using a readily available charging source: AC outlets.
