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Mission

The Shell Center for Sustainability's mission is to foster an interdisciplinary program of research, outreach, and education to address actions that can be taken to ensure the sustainable development of communities' living standards, interpreted broadly, to encompass all factors affecting the overall quality of life.

Research Spotlight

Sustainable Water Infrastructure
Sustainable Water Infrastructure For Public Health
Water systems can date back to the early 20th century and water supply demand increases rapidly as population grows. A look at reliability, integrity and cost effectiveness of sustainable water infrastructure. Read more »

Welcome

The Shell Center creates an interdisciplinary program of research, outreach and education to address actions that can be taken to ensure the sustainable development of living standards, interpreted broadly, to encompass all factors affecting the quality of life including environmental resources.  It supports the efforts of Rice University's faculty, staff and students to better our planet's economy, society and environment.

 About Us 

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The Center was launched in early 2003, with funding from the Shell Oil Foundation and subsequent funding from the Shell Oil Company.
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 Research 

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The Center supports faculty research on critical matters such as understanding ozone formation; the impact of invasive species on biodiversity.
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 Outreach 

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Externally we work with a wide range of entities including government, industry, academia, healthcare and non-profits.
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 Education 

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We foster awareness of sustainability issues among our students by providing unusual opportunities to learn about how diverse elements of society may contribute to the sustainability of our planet.
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News


May 15, 2013  -  SCS 2012 Annual Report Now Online

April 18, 2013  -  For Better or Worse - Seeing Houston Sustainable Development

April 18, 2013  -  SCS Host to Penrose/Chapman Conference

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 10-Year Anniversary 2002-2012 

SCS Celebrates its 10-year anniversary. See the report on funded research, outreach and education.

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