Established in 1993, The Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ brings together students, faculty, staff, and professional partners for joint investigation of pressing environmental problems and solutions. Building upon the strong environmental traditions at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, the Center is a hub for environmental stewardship, education, research and advocacy.
Our robust environmental programming includes a biennial Lear-Conant Environmental Symposium and a Jean Thomas Lambert ‘45 Environmental Lecture Series. Both serve to connect students, faculty and the public with the resources and educational opportunities to meet the environmental challenges of our modern world.
At the heart of our Center is a vibrant interdisciplinary Certificate Program in Environmental Sustainability. Open to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students from any major, the certificate program is a rigorous, academically challenging and fulfilling experience. Our dynamic program combines weekly discussion based seminars, an independent environmental research project, sophomore service learning course, relevant internship and a tight knit community of scholars and involved Center alumni.
Evident in our amazing scholars and alumni, our Center and certificate program facilitate a supportive community of forward thinkers and passionate environmental leaders.