Primary Activities
ESI Research Program
ESI has provided seed
funding for research and analysis in environmental science relevant to
the regional, national and global environmental research and education
priorities. The current research program is similar in nature to previous
ESI research initiatives (the EMAP and
ESIRP programs)
ESI Graduate Fellowships
ESI has provided
highly competitive "top-off" fellowships for graduate students
engaged in interdisciplinary environmental study and research. For the
2004–05 academic year, applications are sought for the Lester Milbrath
Fellowship.
Community Outreach and Research
ESI responds
to regional environmental concerns by convening faculty with related expertise
to study the issues and suggest corrective action where appropriate.
Curriculum Enrichment
ESI is studying
ways to coordinate environmental studies across disciplines and provide
opportunities for program enhancement through specialized tracks, minors,
and modules.
Clearinghouse for Environmental Information
ESI
maintains a comprehensive web page featuring detailed information on UB
and ESI programs as well as links to local and national environmental
resources. It also maintains several listservs for sharing announcements
and opportunities.
Annual Colloquium
The annual Environment
and Society Colloquium is an opportunity for environmental researchers,
faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduates to gather to share
research and identify issues or problems of common interest that can lead
to new collaborative efforts and solutions.