Interested in getting involved with an environmental student group? Below is a list of organizations, and how they describe themselves.
Student Sustainability Committee (SSC)
Each year, two student fees generate just under $1.1 million, which the SSC allocates to projects that promote the University’s goals laid out in the Illinois Climate Action Plan and directly impact University of Illinois students through improved infrastructure, services, and educational events.
Students for Environmental ConcernS (SECs)
Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) is a registered student organization of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We promote environmental action on campus by spearheading campaigns or collaborating with other organizations on projects that lead to a greener earth. We believe that all individuals and institutions, particularly those in the Global North, have an important role to play in resolving the current climate crisis
Engineers Without Borders is an international nonprofit organization committed to advancing the quality of life in impoverished countries via socioeconomically and ecologically sustainable engineering projects. Students from all disciplines design and implement these projects.
The Green Observer is UIUC's only student-run environmental publication and runs out of Students for Environmental Concerns. This magazine is dedicated to shedding light on environmental issues around campus, and the students that make up the GO are passionate about sustainability and conservation. Within GO magazines, you will find articles ranging from politics to lifestyle, DIY to campus events, art, poetry, photography, and so much more! Published three times a year. Read Green, Live Green.
The Illinois Biodiesel Initiative (IBI) is committed to fostering the ability of our members to realize and implement sustainable solutions for meeting our energy demands. At IBI, student members gain practical experience as they design and develop our biodiesel production process. As a registered student organization of the University of Illinois – Urbana/Champaign, we encourage any student who is interested in sustainable energy to get involved and grow the skills necessary to take on the energy issues we face today.
Red Bison Ecological Restoration
Red Bison is a registered student organization at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and is a program of the University YMCA. Our primary focus is on restoring natural areas on and near campus, though we also like to appreciate nature throughout Illinois.
Illinois Solar Decathlon is an interdisciplinary registered student organization with over 100 undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We compete in the international, Department of Energy-sponsored Solar Decathlon Build and Solar Decathlon Design competitions. Illinois Solar Decathlon is comprised of an executive board, a build competition team, a design competition team, and a concept team, which fosters skills and knowledge development for younger organization members.
The Wildlife Society - Student Chapter at UIUC
We represent the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Student Chapter of TWS, an international organization dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and enabling wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation.
Science Policy Group (2017) is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary registered student organization for undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Founded in 2017, we strive to unify the voices of science, technology, and engineering students in matters of science policy. We provide opportunities for emerging scientists and engineers to learn more about policy, get hands-on experience with policymakers, and network with the local and national science policy community.