Marginalized communities are disproportionately affected by environmental problems, yet they are frequently excluded from decisions that shape the world around them.
Gund researchers are searching for environmental solutions to address inequities and injustices based on socio-demographic factors including race, gender, and income.
These efforts intersect closely with our other signature research themes – climate solutions, sustainable agriculture, health and well-being, and resilient communities.
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STEM curriculum in Jackson, MS
Gund Faculty Fellows Julia Perdrial and Leon Walls partnered with faculty at Jackson State University and local teachers in Jackson, Mississippi to develop STEM teacher education at the nexus of water, climate change and environmental racism that centers the community and Black perspectives.