Business and Sustainability Club
A full-time Booth student club for those interested in learning about and working in the field of environmental sustainability. They aim to foster conversation between Booth students interested in finding solutions to climate change, provide resources to students interested in pursuing careers in corporate sustainability, and engage with recruiters and alumni in the sustainability space.
Chicago Booth Energy Club
The Chicago Booth Energy Club serves as a platform for discussion on all major drivers of the energy industry such as technology, public policy and regulation, energy security, and the environment.
The Electrochemical Society – New Chapter
The Electrochemical Society (ECS) is a community of students interested in developing the next-generation of sustainable technologies. ECS provides opportunities for professional development, K-12 outreach, and disseminating research in the field of electrochemistry. Open to all students. The ECS student president is currently PhD student Avi Gargye.
Energy & Climate Club
The Institute for Climate and Growth coordinates with undergraduates on a weekly talk series to foster a community of students interested in learning more about climate and energy.
Environmental Law Society
The Environmental Law Society (ELS) is a group of students interested in environmental protection. ELS hosts a number of speakers to discuss green policy issues and organize a variety of activities to engage students in environmentally-related pursuits, such as decreasing carbon footprints, buying organic and enjoying the environment we work to conserve.
Environmental Research Group
An undergraduate science and policy think tank devoted to interfacing science and social good to create sustainable change in Chicago through applicable, data-driven modeling. Featured programs: Intercollegiate Sustainability Alliance
Food Recovery Network
Food Recovery Network is a service organization dedicated to addressing environmental justice and food insecurity by recovering leftover food on campus for local shelters and community centers. Featured programs: UChicago Free Food Watch Facebook page
Harris Energy and Environmental Association (HEEA)
HEEA is a student organization at the Harris School that seeks to contribute to ongoing energy and environmental policy discussions and to expose members to various learning and networking opportunities within these areas.
Paul Douglas Institute
A nonpartisan, nonprofit student-run public policy think tank that seeks to channel public policy interest on campus into evidence-based, collaboration-oriented, solution-minded projects as well as celebrate the value of public service. Featured programs: “A 100% Renewable Chicago: An Economic Impact Report Assessing Renewable Energy in the City of Chicago,” Open Climate Policy Database
Phoenix Farms
An RSO whose primary goal is to educate the student body and surrounding population on urban gardening and beekeeping practices. Phoenix Farms keeps bees and grows food for students and others across the South Side.
Phoenix Sustainability Initiative (PSI)
An RSO that seeks to develop and implement sustainable practices at the University and in Hyde Park. Centered upon a project group structure and partnership model, we create lasting change and impact by getting directly involved in planning, directing and executing initiatives. Featured programs: Campus Composting; Hyde Park Business Partnerships (HPBP); Environmental Education; Green Data; Campus Waste Reduction; Service; Public Engagement; Professional Development; and Science, Art and Sustainability (SAS).
UChicago Environmental Alliance (UCEA)
UCEA is a partnership between five sustainability-focused student organizations or project groups. They aspire to grow their support on campus to become a recognized alliance of voices for environmental good. Featured programs: Green Fund