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Our Mission

The mission of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies is to inspire global environmental solutions through frontier research and education.

Our affiliated faculty conduct research in all aspects of the environment. Wrigley Institute scientists investigate biological adaptations to climate change, study interactions among humans and natural systems, and connect science to environmental policy. We also offer unique educational programming and work with foundations and the public to enhance environmental awareness.

COVID-19 Updates

The USC Wrigley Marine Science Center is currently closed for the safety of students, staff, and faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic. For updates on measures that the University of Southern California is taking to manage COVID-19, please visit we-are.usc.edu.

New at the Wrigley Institute

 
Climate Conference 2021

When: April 19th - 23rd, Time varies by date
Where: Online webinar
Agenda and RSVP

In celebration of Earth Day, join us for a week-long series of conversations around advancing climate change issues. A slate of political figures, academics, scientists, policy, and industry experts will address climate change through the lenses of social justice, business, communication, and politics. Each of the five days will focus on a different policy area critical to advancing climate change solutions.

Hosts: USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, and GRoW@Annenberg
2021 Delta Murphy Distinguished Lecture

Women, Science and the Road to Inclusive Leadership

Watch our recent webinar with three pathbreaking scientists on overcoming inequitable obstacles and the critical importance of women and diverse voices leading science.

  • Rita Colwell, PhD - Former Director, National Science Foundation; Professor, University of Maryland
  • Dawn Wright, PhD - Chief Scientist, Esri; Oceanographer
  • Hope Jahren, PhD - Author, ‘Lab Girl’; Professor, University of Oslo
Welcoming Wrigley Director Joe Árvai

USC Dornsife’s Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies has a new director, and he aims to enlist the full spectrum of natural, social and behavioral sciences as well as the humanities to help ensure a more sustainable future.
Wrigley Institute Student Research Blog

Featuring some of the incredible graduate and undergraduate students conducting research with us throughout the year.

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  • The Wrigley Institute and Wrigley Marine Science Center are located on Pimu'gna (Santa Catalina Island) and Tovaangar, which are the sacred and traditional lands of the first native peoples, the Tongva (Gabrielino). The Tongva are the original stewards of this land and they continue in this role today.

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