If you’re ready to take action on sustainability, the Institute on the Environment has opportunities built for you. Pursue a minor, apply for an internship program or join an international experience. No matter your background, you can build skills and contribute to meaningful change.
Academic Opportunities
Sustainability Studies Minor
Build sustainability into your degree with the Sustainability Studies Minor. This flexible, accessible minor helps you connect your major to real environmental challenges and solutions. Prepare to lead change and make an impact in any field.
Undergraduate Courses
Want to get started right away? Register for a class. Courses are open to students across majors. Examine real-world topics like climate solutions, energy systems and environmental justice. No prior experience required.
Learn more about how IonE scholarships could help you fund internships and study abroad.
Sustainability With Real-World Reach
From local internships to Tribal partnerships to international exchanges, your work can make a global impact.
Where Education Becomes Action
Gain practical skills while working on meaningful sustainability projects – with guidance from mentors who want you to succeed.
The semester-long investigative research position with Transition Town - All Saint Anthony Park opened up an opportunity for me to hone in my research skills. My supervisors were there with feedback and support throughout the entirety of the semester. And I feel fortunate to have had this internship before graduating this fall!
Work With Learning & Development
Work with the Learning & Development team to gain hands-on experience, contribute to projects and grow through mentorship and professional development.
Yearly Events
IonE’s yearly events help you share your work, connect across disciplines and strengthen your communication and leadership skills. Get more information about the background of each yearly event, then join us for the next gathering.
Discover Sustainability Opportunities & Resources
Connect with student groups, community organizations and University Services during Sustainability Action Day. This annual event is hosted the Friday of Welcome Week on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Learn more about undergraduate sustainability opportunities and get resources on campus and in the community.
Showcase Your Sustainability Efforts
Share your sustainability work at the Sustainability Symposium. Whether you have a project, idea or creative piece, this event brings students from across disciplines together to showcase solutions and spark new ideas.
Advance Environmental Justice
Created by students, the Environmental Justice Summit brings together students, community members and organizations. It’s a space to learn from diverse perspectives, build relationships and take on sustainability challenges through a justice-focused lens. Learn how to participate as an organizer, presenter or attendee.
Upcoming Events
Sustainability Education on Social Media
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