Video feature: 'Discover Princeton Environmental Institute'

By Holly Welles on Oct. 18, 2010, noon
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Ecology and evolutionary biology professor Stephen Pacala narrates a video illustrating the Princeton Environmental Institute's many educational, research and outreach opportunities.

Video still by Evelyn Tu

Photo by Eileen Zerba

Stephen Pacala, director of the Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI), provides a visual tour of the University's interdisciplinary center for environmental research, education and outreach. In this video Pacala discusses the institute's mission, world-class faculty, interdisciplinary research and unique educational opportunities, including internships.

PEI also manages the Grand Challenges Program, a joint initiative with the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Grand Challenges integrates research and teaching to address complex global environmental problems with scientific, technological and public policy dimensions.

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