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The USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability inspires global environmental solutions through frontier education and research.
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Are you a @usc.edu undergraduate student looking to explore the fields of marine biology or environmental science? We've got just the workshop for you!

Join us at the Wrigley Marine Science Center for a Marine Ecology & Oceanography Weekend Workshop: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/educ...
February 4, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Can past extinctions inform how we manage the effects of climate change today? We'll explore this question and more at the Darwin Day: Modern Perspectives on Evolution and Extinction symposium on Feb. 12 at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. RSVP: tickets.nhmlac.org/events/527/d...
January 28, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Addressing the most pressing issues of our time, from climate change to pandemics, isn’t just a policy challenge – it’s a psychological one. Join us for a conversation on how we can recognize these barriers and move past them.

🔗 Event details: calendar.usc.edu/event/as-the...
January 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Eaton and Pacific Palisades wildfires, our hearts are with everyone who is still recovering. And we remain committed to advancing science-based solutions for wildfire prevention, preparedness, and recovery.
January 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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Congratulations to our 2026 cohort of Wrigley Institute Graduate Fellows! 🎉

This year’s fellows are Ph.D. students from across @dornsife.usc.edu, all tackling environmental & sustainability questions through the lens of their particular field.

Meet the Fellows: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2025...
December 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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At the Wrigley Institute, we're committed to building a more sustainable future for our planet and all who live on it. That includes empowering researchers like Cat Odendahl, who is testing for lead contamination after the Pacific Palisades and Eaton wildfires: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2025...
December 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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⏰ We're one week away from our priority deadline for our 2026 Maymester on Catalina Island. Open to all USC undergraduate majors, with courses in the sciences and the humanities.

Program Dates: May 18-June 12, 2026
Priority Application Deadline: Nov. 10, 2025

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November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Join the USC Environmental Studies Program from 4-5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3 for a panel discussion about environmental careers. All majors are welcome to attend. Cookies provided for in-person attendees! 🍪
October 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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📣 Applications are NOW OPEN for the Wrigley Institute Graduate Fellowship, which provides professional development & research funding for @dornsife.usc.edu Ph.D. students whose research intersects with environmental or sustainability themes. Apply by Monday, Nov. 21:
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October 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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📣 Good news: USC Dornsife College has pushed back the application deadline for all 2026 Maymesters – which means you've got extra time to apply for an unforgettable adventure on Catalina Island! ⏰

🗓️ Priority application deadline: Monday, Nov. 10
Learn more & apply: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/educ...
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Register for TSN Talks: Building a Greener Future - Sustainability, Justice & the Path Ahead featuring USC Price Dean Chris Boone in conversation with Allison Agsten, Director of the Annenberg School's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication: fightonline.usc.edu/s/listing/a1...
October 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Few more days left to apply! ⏰
Applications for PSYC 411: Not Easy Being Green: Decision-making for Sustainability⁠ are due THIS SUNDAY, October 19, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
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This is a 2026 spring semester course open to juniors & seniors at USC⁠.
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Learn more & apply: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/educ...
October 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Be part of an unforgettable conversation with acclaimed author and artist Oliver Jeffers as he takes us on a journey through his stories about Earth, environment, and our shared future!

🎟️ Spots are limited! Secure your ticket today: wies-deltamurphy-2025.eventbrite.com
September 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Our Maymester on Catalina is unforgettable. But don’t just take our word for it – here's what past #Maymester students have to say about their summer at the Wrigley Marine Science Center.⁠
September 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Interested in our Maymester 2026 on Catalina Island?

Attend our upcoming info session for an overview of the classes offered, costs, the application process, and common questions about life at the Wrigley Marine Science Center.

🔗 RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Dive into discovery. Applications for Maymester 2026 at the Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island are now open!⁠

Apply by the priority deadline, October 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT, to join the adventure!⁠

Learn more and apply: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/educ...
September 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Rich in life because these are our daily views. 🌅
#CatalinaIsland #WrigleyMSC
July 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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#USCWrigley Graduate Fellow Priyanka Soni organized an iNaturalist BioBlitz on Catalina Island to engage our cohort of REU students with the island’s rich biodiversity! They successfully recorded over 250 observations, identifying more than 100 species: www.inaturalist.org/projects/cat...
July 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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We're bringing back #WildlifeWednesday with a few snapshots of animals you'd typically see around Catalina Island and near the Wrigley Marine Science Center!
June 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Applications are open for @uscclimate.bsky.social's Certificate in Sustainability Communication — a 6-week, online program designed for professionals across industries who want to turn climate knowledge into influence.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
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May 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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It takes a village. 💛⁠♥️
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025, and thank you to all the friends and family who celebrated them with us at the Wrigley Marine Science Center last week!
May 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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📖 READ NOW: Soundings 2024-2025, our official annual magazine, is now live on Issuu!

Meet the students, researchers, and innovators behind the work we’re doing to create a thriving future for our planet and all who live on It: bit.ly/wies-soundings-25
May 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Now accepting applications! 📣

The Wrigley Institute Faculty Innovation Awards each provide up to $50,000 in support of USC faculty research that improves our knowledge about, or offers solutions for, global environmental and sustainability challenges.

Apply by 5/31: bit.ly/wies-faculty...
May 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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We are pleased to announce the 2025 Storymakers cohort! 🎉

Held at the Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island, Storymakers is a program that trains established researchers in the art of environmental #storytelling.

Learn about each fellow and their work: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2025...
May 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Happy #EarthMonth from the 2025 Wrigley Institute Graduate Fellows! 🌏

Our fellows are @dornsife.usc.edu PhD students tackling environmental and #sustainability questions through the lens of their particular field.

Meet the fellows: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2024...
April 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM