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Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi)

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

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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.
News·Oct 23, 2025

CSEi Launches Inaugural Undergraduate Student Essay Contest

The Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi) at the University of Chicago invites all undergraduate students in the college to take part in its inaugural CSEi Student Essay Contest. The contest asks one question: Should humanity deliberately deploy aerosols in the...
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