- Timeline Overview
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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
Learn more about Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation co-directors Melissa Bilec and Gena Kovalcik.
Read about MCSI's namesake and founder, John C. "Jack" Mascaro.
MCSI's Director Emeritus, Eric Beckman, continues to provide strategic counsel related to the center.