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Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi)

Advancing our understanding of the potential benefits and risks of climate systems engineering.

About the Climate Systems Engineering initiative

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Faculty Grants: Request for Proposals

Latest News

News·Mar 11, 2026

CSEi Announces Latest Research Awards

Eight new projects led by University of Chicago faculty and researchers will deepen understanding of climate interventions and their potential tradeoffs.
News·Jan 14, 2026

AGU 2025 Reflection: Geneva Kirk Drayson, College ’26

Undergraduate Geneva Kirk Drayson writes an account of her experience at the AGU 2025 Conference in New Orleans.
News·Nov 5, 2025

Three Research Assistant Professors Join CSEi in its First Year

As the Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi) at the University of Chicago enters its second year, it continues to grow its research capacity and expertise across key areas of climate systems engineering.
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