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MIT ESI Newsletter, Issue 11
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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER  |  Issue 11
IN THIS ISSUE:
Julie Newman at our first lunch seminar of the spring

FROM THE DIRECTOR

As 2018 gains momentum, the ESI continues to grow. In this Director’s message, I want to highlight four emerging international relationships that we have been working on during these past few months. Read more...

OF NOTE

48 Affiliate Faculty. 30+ Events. 15 Seed Grants. 14 Curriculum Grants. 1 Environment & Sustainability Minor.

As we approach our 4-year anniversary, we celebrate these accomplishments with a video that underscores our approach to environmental solutions.
Solving for carbon neutrality at MIT: Timothy Gutowski & Julie Newman

MIT's goal to reduce carbon emissions by 32% by the year 2030 is a lofty target. Therefore, MIT faculty, staff, students, and researchers from each sector of the five-pronged approach...  Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 15, 12 - 1pm
Achieving Water Affordability in America’s Shrinking Cities: Lawrence Susskind and Gabriella Carolini, DUSP

The aim of this research seed grant is to develop financially sustainable and socially equitable solutions that will help make drinking water affordable for all urban residents, regardless of income, class and race.  Join us for a presentation on this topic!

Registration required | Read More...

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Earth Day Funding Opportunity!

ESI will be hosting our annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21st from 9am-12pm. We are looking for MIT student groups to organize interactive and family-friendly activities related to environmental solutions and will provide up to $1,000 of funding to support your project. Deadline: Friday, March 16th.

Submit proposal | More information

Soli Points Launch

Soli Points recently launched their new mobile iOS app, now available on the Apple store! A local start up on a mission to leverage consumer spending to fight climate, Soli allows users to reduce CO2 emissions while earning up to 5% cash back with every dollar spent at thousands of restaurants and retail stores. Download the app to start saving money- and the planet- today! If you are interested in internships or becoming a brand ambassador, please email louise@solipoints.com.

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