Institute at Brown for Environment and Society

This article includes commentary from Professor of Engineering Nitin Padture, an IBES affiliate, on the life expectancies of different types of solar collectors.

Nitin Padture and Yue Qi, both IBES affiliates and leaders of Brown's Initiative for Sustainable Energy, offered commentary for this article.

Brown University leaders outlined their comprehensive strategy to coordinate climate change initiatives — emphasizing interdisciplinary research, new faculty roles, and active student and alumni engagement.

The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society is pleased to welcome affiliates representing over 20 different departments, schools, and centers across the University.