The Research Associate is a permanent position in the Center for Public Engagement with Science (CPES), the informal science education and community engagement unit of the UNC Institute for the Environment (IE). This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, … Continued

A team of scientists has partnered to create a new modeling system to assist the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in estimating the public health benefits of adopting clean and renewable energy and reducing energy demand … Continued

The 7th annual UNC Clean Tech Summit will take place Feb. 20 – 21 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill. Registration is open with early bird rates through Feb. 7. In addition to engaging breakout sessions, keynotes and workshops, … Continued

As the summer came to a close, so did internships for dozens of students at the Institute for the Environment (IE) and organizations across the Triangle. On August 15, students who worked with IE and its partners such as the … Continued

I get a lot of questions from concerned residents while conducting my research, but then again, my research can seem pretty strange. Every couple of months, I’ll gather up all of the necessary fieldwork supplies and throw it in the … Continued

  The Duke Energy Foundation funds UNC-Chapel Hill programs that prepare future leaders for the energy workforce. Transitioning to a low-carbon economy is not only changing the energy landscape in North Carolina and beyond. It also requires preparing the future … Continued

This UNC event is now the largest clean tech conference of its kind in the Southeast. The 2020 Summit, set for February 20 – 21 will feature a diverse mix of tracks including: Circular Economy, Ag Tech, The Rise of … Continued

Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill. The Pavel Molchanov Scholars Program is an endowed internship program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Institute for the Environment. The program is a partnership between … Continued

As we near the turning of the year, our thoughts reflect on the amazing accomplishments of our faculty, students and staff. Please enjoy this video featuring a few highlights from the year. We thank you for your support that allows … Continued

Approximately 4.2 million premature deaths occur globally each year due to outdoor air pollution. Sources of air pollutants can be man-made, such as vehicle exhaust and other industrial sources like power plants, or natural in origin, such as smoke from … Continued