Outreach

Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering (CESE)

The Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering (CESE) partners with government agencies, nonprofits, and industry across the region to deliver high-quality, actionable data that strengthen critical water infrastructure, enhance environmental quality, and protect public health. Through advanced analytical capabilities and interdisciplinary expertise, CESE empowers external partners to address complex environmental challenges with confidence. Rooted in this service-oriented mission, CESE provides the scientific foundation to inform policy, guide management decisions, and advance meaningful, equitable outcomes for communities and ecosystems.

New England Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (NE TCTAC)

At the New England Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center, experts provide free technical assistance, custom support and training to help towns, tribes, and nonprofits turn ideas into action. From healthy food access in Connecticut to stormwater resilience in Maine, NE TCTAC has provided support to 30+ organizations across New England in securing funding, strengthening proposals, and building sustainable solutions since 2024. NE TCTAC’s work spans environmental quality, clean energy, climate adaptation, and environmental health, all with the goal of empowering communities to grow stronger, healthier, and more resilient.

Office of Sustainability

UConn’s Office of Sustainability (OS) drives meaningful change beyond campus through strategic outreach, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships. Working closely with government bodies, nonprofits, regional industries, and local communities, the OS translates UConn’s technical sustainability expertise into real-world action. The OS’s applied solutions advance environmental stewardship, elevate social equity, and strengthen economic resilience across the region.

Eversource Energy Center (EEC)

Harnessing the expertise of regional energy utilities, private developers, and government agencies, the Eversource Energy Center safeguards the electric grid through cutting-edge engineering and data-driven innovation. In the face of extreme weather and climate-related disruptions, the Center delivers sustainable energy solutions that benefit communities across the region. Key advancements include high-resolution storm and outage forecasting tools that enable utilities to pre-position response crews and reduce downtime, enhancing reliability for residents, businesses, municipalities, and underserved rural areas. Research on tree biomechanics, 3D imaging, and cyber-physical security further strengthens infrastructure, promotes forest health, and supports local preparedness.

UConn Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP)

UConn’s Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP) serves as a vibrant hub where interdisciplinary technical teams co-create solutions through sustained community interactions that improve health and well-being. Through grant development support, funding workshops, and hands‑on capacity-building, InCHIP empowers faculty, students, and community partners to develop, pilot, and scale research to create resilient solutions throughout Connecticut and beyond.

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