italics denotes Key Pitt Sustainability Contributions
2003
- Launch of Mascaro Sustainability Initiative
Established in Swanson School of Engineering
Learn about founder Jack Mascaro
2005
- NSF Igert Program: PhD in Sustainable Engineering
$3.5M grant
2008
- Led first GHG Inventory (updates in 2011, 2014, 2017, 2019)
2014
- Provost expands MCSI University-wide: Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation
2016
- New undergrad certificate
2017
- New MS in Sustainable Engineering
2018
- New interdisciplinary distinction
- Contributed to AASHE STARS Silver
- Led "Exploration" theme in Pitt's first Sustainability Plan
2021
- Covestro Circular Economy Program
- AASHE STARS Gold
- Steered Pitt's first Climate Action Plan
2022-23
- MCSI strategic planning process