Sailboat Buoys with a Sustainable Twist- Noah Robitshek’s Minibots
Most Boston University students see the Charles River winding through campus, and consider it little more than a scenic waterway. Noah Robitshek (ENG’25) on the other hand, sees an untapped opportunity for data collection. The senior computer engineering major from Traverse City, Michigan has combined his technical expertise with environmental impact through an innovative […]
Sustainable Fashion For All- Iffany Zou and the BU Closet
When College of Arts & Sciences senior Iffany Zou (CAS’25) was given an assignment to complete a passion project during her freshman year, she decided to pursue a longtime interest: the intersection of fashion and sustainability. Equipped with a storage bin, poster board, and paint, Iffany began collecting clothing donations outside her dorm room. […]
Changing the Environmental Narrative with BU Alum Ethan Brown and the Sweaty Penguin
When Ethan Brown (COM/CAS’21) first encountered the idea of climate change in middle school, he found himself paralyzed by the scale of the problem. “I found it really scary and really overwhelming to the point where I wasn’t even interested in it,” Ethan recalls. During his time at Boston University, he discovered something that would […]
Introducing the 2024-25 Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Award Winners
The Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants, led by Innovate@BU in collaboration with BU Sustainability, serve as a catalyst for students who are passionate about developing sustainability projects with potential impacts for Boston University and beyond. Awardees: BU Closet is tackling the environmental impact of textile waste and the fast fashion industry’s unsustainable practices. By organizing free […]
Applications Are Open for the 2024 Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Program
Are you a current Boston University student eager to combat climate change and create a meaningful impact on campus and beyond? With our friends at BU Sustainability, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Program! This is a unique opportunity to get $500 to transform your […]
Innovate@BU Awards $15,000 to Students Who Came Up with Ways to Help Boston Face Climate Change
Climate Innovation Challenge Finale also gave applicants coaching, professional development, and networking opportunities with Boston-area nonprofits.
Heatwise EcoEquity Initiative, led by Megan Ryder (SPH’25) wins Climate Innovation Challenge
Boston University’s Climate Innovation Challenge concluded yesterday at the Kilachand Honors College, unveiling innovators poised to make significant strides in climate resilience. Presented by Innovate@BU, The BU Climate Innovation Challenge invited current BU students and Class of 2023 alumni to submit big ideas for how the City of Boston could address climate change and hosted […]
Seed Grants Fuel Sustainable Innovation Projects on Campus
Innovate@BU and BU Sustainability are thrilled to introduce the winners of this year’s Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants.
Innovate@BU and BU Sustainability Recognize Terriers Addressing the Climate Crisis
Sustainability Seed Grants will fund ideas ranging from textbook lending to eliminating dental supply waste
7 New Student Projects Funded by Sustainability Innovation Grants
Since fall 2019, the grant program has partially funded more than 40 student projects.