Archived Project Groups
We adapt our project groups according to the needs of our community. Since our founding in 2013, we hosted a suite of initiatives. Explore our project groups -past and present- below.
Divest UChicago
​​(2023 - Present)
Spearheads the fossil fuel divestment campaign on campus in partnership with EJT
​​(2019 - Present)
​Implements and writes sustainability proposals on and beyond campus through data-driven research methods
​​(2020 - Present)
Promotes sustainability to the UChicago community through science and artistic projects.
​​(2016 - 2020)
Hosted an annual event hosting 4 professionals in the environmental field
​​(2019 - Present)
Aims to solve logistical and administrative challenges to composting UChicago's organic waste.
​​(2019 - Present)
Brings awareness to and encourages eco-friendly practices of local businesses
​​(2017 - Present)
Engages PSI members and other students through community service and fundraisers (previously known as Service)
​​(2015 - 2019)
Created waste programs and lead education initiatives to properly use and dispose of waste at UChicago
​​(2019 - Present)
Promotes waste reduction through education and collaboration with other groups on campus​
​​(2019 - 2021)
​Provides students with opportunities to explore careers in environment and sustainability.
​(2017 - 2020)​
Invited speakers to talk to PSI and the UChicago community about sustainability topics
(2014 - 2016)​​
Promoted the Home Energy Jumpstart Program at the 61st Street Farmer's Market
​​(2019 - Present)
Engages young students in sustainability topics by visiting local schools
​​(2019 - 2023)
Develops events and content to engage the UChicago community on environmental issues
​(2017 - 2019)
Retrieved food at events and dining halls to reduce food waste and hunger