Sustainability Research Centers at Pitt
The University of Pittsburgh has a number of sustainability-focused and related academic research centers. In addition to research collaborations, additional Pitt centers include sustainability-related community partnership and outreach.
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation
Established in 2003, Pitt’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MCSI) promotes the incorporation of sustainability concepts and practices throughout the University of Pittsburgh . MCSI’s mission is to create and nurture innovations that benefit the environment, positively impact the University and community-at-large, and improve quality of life.
Center for Sustainable Business
Founded in 2019, Pitt’s Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) aims to promote the adoption of more sustainable business practices and to galvanize businesses to thrive for all stakeholders.
Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Research, Education, and Outreach
Since funded, the Water Collaboratory has conducted extensive outreach efforts to gauge research needs in the region with respect to key water challenges: water quality, green infrastructure, and flooding.
Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation
Bridges research and practice to formulate impactful community solutions to local challenges.
Center for Energy
The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Energy is a university-wide endeavor that leverages the energy-related expertise of 100+ faculty members across campus from multiple disciplines and departments.
Center for Global Climate Change & Research
A multidisciplinary center creating research collaborations among departments to develop cross-disciplinary projects that focus on Climate Change and to be a climate knowledge resource for the region.
Center for Healthy Environments & Communities
Improving environmental health in Western Pennsylvania through community-based research to analyze the social, economic, political, policy, behavioral, and geographical variables associated with environmental issues
Center for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure
Advancing the state of sustainable transportation research through collaborative, multi-disciplinary efforts, education, and dissemination of new technologies and knowledge.
CONNECT - Congress of Neighboring
The Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT) brings together the City of Pittsburgh and surrounding municipalities to identify common public-policy challenges.
Environmental Law Clinic
Working in the areas of air & water quality, oil & gas production, and environmental regulations, to represent low-income clients in matters ranging from legislative drafting to litigation to client counseling.
Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership
Seeks to enhance ethics and accountability in leadership through teaching, research, and public service.
Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology
Dedicated to fostering the establishment of a sustainable culture through environmental education, field research in the natural and environmental sciences, and community involvement.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network
The SW PA Water Network includes over 180 individuals from over 65 organizations throughout the region working together to ensure that water resources are sustainably, equitably, & collaboratively managed.
In addition to research collaborations, additional University of Pittsburgh centers include sustainability-related community partnership and outreach.
Hill District Community Engagement Center
Pitt’s commitment to the Hill District is rooted in the space the University and the neighborhood share in the center of the city. Together, we’re building bridges of exchange and opportunity.
Homewood Community Engagement Center
Pitt’s commitment to Homewood builds on a history of partnership between the University and a network of community collaborators. Together, we’re building a sustainable foundation for the community’s future.