ClimateWerx
ClimateWerx is a cohort based, multi-semester experiential learning program supporting participants in transforming their passions in sustainability and climate change into action.
Students develop a solid foundation in understanding sustainability challenges, exploring topics including renewable energy, climatological research, and sociological implications of climate transitions through an interdisciplinary lens. The role social and impact entrepreneurship holds in these sectors at all levels is emphasized, preparing participants for further engagement with local, national, and international stakeholders.
FALL SEMESTER
Through a two-credit course, students build both peer and professional networks and begin to form a transdisciplinary base to create and generate actionable solutions to today's sustainability and climate issues.
SPRING SEMESTER
Upon successful completion of the course, students are supported in pursuing related research in a UConn lab, interning with Connecticut-based climate-oriented startups, and/or further developing their own innovative ideas with support from The Werth Institute.
FUTURE IMPACT
ClimateWerx equips UConn students of today with the skills necessary to shape the future of tomorrow, becoming catalysts for positive change in their communities and disruption-ready talent to address the most pressing global challenges.
Turn Climate Passion into Sustainability Action
In the classroom, you're talking about it with people, you're talking about the social impacts, you're learning about the physical impacts, the emotional – all of it.
REACH OUT
For questions or additional information, reach out to zoey.england@uconn.edu
