Summer Research Program in Sustainability
Pitt Students!
Get paid over the summer to do research in sustainability. If you are interested in going beyond classroom curriculum, developing your own ideas, and working independently on hands-on research all while getting paid…this program is for you!
Application and Program Information
Open to all Pitt undergraduate and master's students in all fields and majors
2025 deadline to apply was February 17, 2025. Please check back in January 2026 for summer 2026 projects, advisors, and application.
Intended for Pitt undergraduate and master's level students interested in gaining hands on experiences related to the broad topic of sustainability. ALL majors are eligible to apply. The 10-week program runs May 12 - July 18, 2025. See full summer calendar below.
Date |
Presenter |
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Welcome Luncheon Monday, May 12 |
Dr. David Sanchez, Associate Director, MCSI Introduction to MCSI Summer Research Program |
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Service Project & Social Friday, May 23 |
Pittsburgh Food Bank |
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Lunch & Learn (Virtual) Wednesday, May 28 |
Dr. Aurora Sharrard, Assistant VC for Sustainability |
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Lunch & Learn (In-Person) Wednesday, June 4 |
Presenter TBD Developing presentation and video creation skills |
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Individual Check in (Virtual) June 10, 11, or 12 |
Schedule with Esmee, Gena, or Mary |
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Lunch & Learn (In-Person) Wednesday, June 11 |
Esmee de Cortie, Community Engagement Coordinator, MCSI ENROADS Climate Simulation Game |
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Service Project Wednesday, June 18 |
Global Links |
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Lunch & Learn (Virtual) Wednesday, June 25 |
Mascaro Center Alumni Nonprofit, Government, and Industry Career Perspectives in Sustainability |
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Group Check-in Wednesday, July 2 |
Symposium Expectations and Deliverables |
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Service Project Friday, July 11 |
Oasis Farm |
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DUE: Presentation & Video Monday, July 14 |
Email to Mary Schrag (mas1752@pitt.edu) by 5pm |
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Summer Sustainability Research Symposium Wednesday, July 16 |
All participating students will present research findings. Faculty and staff are invited to attend. |
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DUE: Final Paper Friday, July 18 |
Email to Mary Schrag (mas1752@pitt.edu) by 5pm |
Program Policies
- The SRP is open to Pitt undergraduate and graduate students.
- Students are required to work 40 hours a week on their project.
- Students are allowed to take only 1 course over the summer with program approval.
- No vacations will be permitted during the 10-week program.
- Students will be awarded a $5,000 stipend.