Campus Climate Lab

We’re looking for BU student researchers to catalyze our community towards climate action.

Drive new research insights that support the goals of the University Climate Action Plan and advance sustainability and climate solutions using the BU campuses as your living lab! Help to decarbonize our campus, improve the sustainability of our buildings and operations, and reduce waste and scope 3 emissions. Research can be grounded in any discipline and explore a variety of  climate and sustainability topics.  Campus Climate Lab project funding is awarded up to $10,000 (academic year) and more for the summer term.

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Campus Climate Lab

BU Campus Climate Lab Projects for Fall 2025 Focus on Reducing Waste, Making Campus Buildings and Operations More Sustainable

December 2nd, 2025

This fall, Boston University's Campus Climate Lab (CCL) awarded funding for three new and three continuing student-led projects focused on waste reduction and sustainable buildings and operations. CCL research projects promote sustainability and climate action with real-world impact by supporting BU students and faculty in developing solutions that support the University Climate Action Plan using […]

Jobs

Now Hiring: Campus Climate Lab Program Coordinator

November 24th, 2025

Seeking a BU graduate student for the role of Campus Climate Lab Program Coordinator.

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Announcing the 2025 Anthony Janetos Climate Action Prize Winners

April 23rd, 2025

Campus Climate Lab award goes to BU College of Engineering students assessing indoor air quality in BU buildings By Alison Gold Many students know the feeling of sitting in a classroom that’s either too hot or too cold, too humid or too dry, or just plain stuffy. Poor ventilation can cause high levels of CO2, […]