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Welcome to MCSI

MCSI aims to co-create research, education and engagement opportunities by fostering connections to solve the complex challenges facing our planet. 

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Highlights

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Faculty - Request First-Year Presentations Today!

Want to introduce students to the range of sustainability initiatives and the many ways they can engage with sustainability on campus? Check out MCSI's First-Year Presentations
 and apply now!

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Sustainability Toolkit

The Sustainability Toolkit presents the many opportunities for students to apply and grow their interest in sustainability through academia, service, advocacy, and more.

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Curriculum and Courses

Students can engage in sustainability experiences offered both in and out of the classroom at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

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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. 

Learn More about sustainable innovation