Established in 2003, MCSI has been the university-wide sustainability center focused on catalyzing sustainability research and education. MCSI leads Pitt’s faculty sustainability engagement via strategy and programs focused on integrating sustainability into the curriculum, groundbreaking research, community outreach, and innovation. MCSI’s various student opportunities focus on exploring and experiencing sustainability in practice and performance.
Course Attributes & Certificate
MCSI is leading University efforts to infuse sustainability into undergraduate education and coordinate academic collaborations across campus.
- Courses with Sustainability Content
- Undergraduate Sustainability Certificate
- Engineering for Humanity Certificate
- Masters in Sustainable Engineering
- Covestro Circular Economy
- Sustainability Distinction
MCSI Annual Report
The MCSI Annual Report details the yearly contributions and impact the Center has had throughout the Pitt community.

Engagement Opportunities

Green Speakeasy
The Green Speakeasy events were created to allow opportunity for faculty and graduate students from throughout the university to meet and learn about each other’s research areas with the goal of encouraging future collaboration and interdisciplinary work.