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Inspiring Students
Through curriculum, research and social engagement, students explore and experience sustainability in practice and performance.
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Catalyzing Research, Innovation
MCSI creates and nurtures innovations that benefit the environment, positively impact the community, and improve quality of life.
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Engaging Community
We help underserved and distressed communities develop sustainable, affordable solutions for everyday life.
Welcome to MCSI
MCSI aims to co-create research, education and engagement opportunities by fostering connections to solve the complex challenges facing our planet.
Highlights
MCSI makes an impact by working with community partners through service initiatives, K-12 education and outreach, and the Sustainability Capstone.
Annual funding opportunities are available to both students and faculty for interdisciplinary sustainability education and research initiatives.
Students can engage in sustainability experiences offered both in and out of the classroom at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Sustainable Innovation
The University of Pittsburgh defines “sustainability” as balancing equity, environment, and economics so current and future generations can thrive. With that focus MCSI champions academic collaborations, sustainability integrations in the curriculum, groundbreaking sustainability research, community outreach, and innovation.