2025

12 Hoosiers recognized for contributions to Indiana’s sustainability and resilience

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

As Earth Day 2025 approaches, Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute is recognizing 12 Hoosiers for their contributions to Indiana’s sustainability and resilience.In cities, towns and rural communities, these Hoosier Resilience Heroes are taking on urgent environmental challenges spanning food waste, clean energy, climate policy and environmental education. Some have devoted decades to these efforts. Others represent a new generation of Indiana leaders, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives.

8 communities to partner with IU on heat pump adoption, tree canopy health

Friday, March 28, 2025

Indiana University is partnering with eight local governments this year to accelerate adoption of energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and to expand community tree canopies. The program, the latest chapter of the IU Environmental Resilience Institute’s Resilience Cohort, aids Hoosier communities with their climate goals by connecting them to specialized training and resources as well as support from IU students.

ERI, IU Press publish book on Indiana’s changing landscape

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

A new book produced through a collaboration between Indiana University Press and the IU Environmental Resilience Institute explores how centuries of human settlement and industrialization have transformed the Indiana landscape, leaving no corner untouched.

Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Francisco Martínez-Márquez

Friday, March 14, 2025

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Martínez-Márquez decided to shift careers from research to policy. The change led him to become a McKinney Climate Fellow, an experience that equipped him with the technical and soft skills he currently deploys on behalf of the North Carolina State Energy Office.

Amidst uncertainty, Hoosier climate leaders see opportunity

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Even in uncertain times, Hoosiers have reasons to feel good about Indiana’s progress toward a more sustainable and resilient future. At the Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC), held Feb. 28 at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Ind., McKinney Family Foundation Executive Director Stephanie Goodrid Lawson acknowledged the difficult moment, but said she drew hope from the growth in Indiana’s environmental sector and progress on environmental issues over the last decade.

Photos: ISRC highlights Hoosier contributions to Indiana’s sustainability

Monday, March 03, 2025

On Feb. 28, more than 450 people attended the Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC) at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington. The event brought together students, academics, industry leaders, local government staff, community groups, and others for a day of knowledge-sharing and networking.

Filippelli joins NSF advisory committee for geosciences

Friday, January 17, 2025

Gabriel Filippelli, executive director of Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI), has been named to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Geosciences Advisory Committee. In this capacity, Filippelli, who began his three-year appointment in January, will advise the NSF on geosciences education and research as well as provide guidance on NSF policy, program development, and long-term planning.

Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Ben Sebastian

Monday, January 13, 2025

As a graduate student interested in environmental science and ecology, Ben Sebastian oftentimes felt overwhelmed navigating the conservation community. A McKinney Climate Fellowship with Sycamore Land Trust in 2022 provided the confidence boost he needed to pursue a career in environmental conservation.

Nominate a 2025 Hoosier Resilience Hero

Monday, January 06, 2025

Nominations for 2025 Hoosier Resilience Heroes are open now through March 7. Individuals can nominate an Indiana resident by filling out and submitting an online form.