Shape your sustainable future.
The challenges facing our planet demand action, and UMass Amherst is rising to the occasion. We're empowering our community to become leaders in sustainability, and we invite you to join us. Whether you're passionate about climate action, environmental justice, or simply reducing your impact, you'll find a place to contribute. Discover how you can make a difference today.
Fall 2026 Student Research and Applied Training Opportunities in Sustainability
The School of Earth & Sustainability runs the SES Sustainability Experiences Hub which connects students with high-impact, real-world opportunities across campus and beyond. Whether you are looking for paid positions, academic credit, volunteer roles, or faculty research, SES brings together hands-on learning in sustainability. Explore place-based fieldwork, professional skill building, and applied research opportunities designed to turn passion into action.
The Student Sustainability Innovation Fund Has Launched!
This new annual initiative – delivered in partnership between SES, SGA Sustainability and core operational partners – is designed to turn your leadership into immediate action through short term, high impact projects. SES serves as your hub, connecting you with the faculty, partners, and resources needed to move beyond identifying problems and start building solutions.
Student Story: 'I'm Doing Something': An Interview with Eva Bergloff
Eva Bergloff is an undergraduate at UMass Amherst. In addition to other sustainability-related interests, she runs the New2U store—an on-campus thrift store that recycles donated goods back into the community.
I have a very holistic approach with a lot of things that I do and involvement with nature has always been part of this. Taking on zero waste has made me feel like I’m not a bystander and just letting things happen. That I’m doing something—that’s been my biggest motivation.
—Eva Bergloff
Upcoming Sustainability Events
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Connect for the Common Good
From a sustainability standpoint, all the big milestones that get mentioned are ideas that began with students. ... The students are the enduring elements of sustainability efforts, even as leaders come in and go out, and I am really proud of that.
