Floods. Drought. Invasive species. These are real problems—caused by environmental change—facing Hoosiers and citizens around the globe. IU is deploying many kinds of resources to help. From digital tools to outreach efforts in Indiana's cities and towns, our researchers are providing a variety of resources to increase the capacity of communities to assess, prepare for, and respond to the environmental changes we face.
Addressing environmental change
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Blow flies may be the answer to non-invasively monitoring the environment, IUPUI study finds
The shows that tracking the diet of blow flies is an effective way to monitor changes in the environment without disturbing local wildlife.
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Survey: Majority of Hoosiers view university, policymaker collaboration as crucial for Indiana
The survey reveals that three out of four Hoosiers agree that universities have a responsibility to help improve their communities.
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Affordable housing, internet connectivity and drug abuse among challenges for Indiana communities
A 2020 IU Public Policy Institute survey reveals the concerns and optimism that local elected officials feel about their communities' future.
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IU mourns passing of Patrick O'Meara, IU vice president emeritus
Over many decades, O'Meara helped guide a major expansion of IU's international engagement and presence.
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O'Neill School remains near top of U.S. News graduate school rankings
Graduate programs in public and environmental affairs, business, education, and medicine are ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report.
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IUPUI plays role in making March Madness carbon neutral
IUPUI's Office of Sustainability will conduct a greenhouse gas emission assessment of all tournament venues on practice and games days.
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Nonprofits stabilize Indiana's regional economies and employ thousands with well-paying jobs
The Indiana Nonprofits Project has new reports with data from nearly two decades that detail the economic impact of nonprofits in the state.
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$23.3M grant awarded to international chemical safety project involving IU researchers
Fruit flies from the Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center will be used to measure the effects of chemical toxins harmful to human health.
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Calling all citizen-scientists: IU Herbarium seeking photos to document Indiana's flora
The Indiana Plant Photographic Scavenger Hunt is looking for help in documenting more than 2,700 plant species with detailed photos.
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Wylie House Museum seed giveaway program ushers in the spring growing season
The annual seed sale will be replaced by a monthlong giveaway of heirloom seeds from the Wylie House garden.