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MEAS Undergraduate Updates

Join the Sustainability Stewards

The Sustainability Stewards leadership program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply by March 22.
Learn More and Apply to Be a Steward

Nominate a Champion

Recognize those shaping a sustainable future by submitting a nomination to the Sustainability Awards. Categories include:

  • Student, Staff or Faculty Member
  • Innovation/Impact
  • Student-Led Initiative
  • Department or Organization
  • Climate

Submissions due 11:59 p.m., March 1

Upcoming Events

BSC Career Speaker Series

Join the Business Sustainability Collaborative to explore careers in sustainability.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Solving Sustainability: Solar

Learn more about solar energy use, research, innovations and challenges during this live interdisciplinary podcast.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

CaSA Conversations: Sustainable Innovation, Wed., Feb. 18, 8:45 – 10:00 a.m.

Equal Opportunity Visualization Gallery Exhibit, Wed. – Thurs., Feb. 18 – 19, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Making Space: NC State Alum Derek Haynes, Wed., Feb. 18, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Food for Thought: Alternative Proteins, Wed., Feb. 18, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Symposium on Afrofuturism and Diasporic Scholarship, Thurs., Feb. 19, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Exploring Urban Landscape Connectivity for Pollinators with Elsa Youngsteadt, Thurs., Feb. 19, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Sustainability Stewards Pickling Workshop, Fri., Feb. 20, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Black History and Futures Month: Diaspora Dinners, Fri., Feb. 20, 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Winter Symposium and Rare and Unusual Plant Auction, Sat., Feb. 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

GGC Adventure Series: Bike Navigation and Scavenger Hunt, Sat., Feb. 21, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

On-Farm Mentorship Best Practices Webinar, Tues., Feb. 24, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

2026 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Water, Wed., Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Staff Senate Wilson College of Textiles Tour, Wed., Feb. 25, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

View the Complete Sustainability Events Calendar

Opportunities and Competitions

2026 Pack Science Challenge: Fridge Factor

NC State Sustainability Career Development Program, ongoing enrollment

Share Your Favorite “Green Unseen” on Campus

Volunteer at the Agroecology Education Farm, multiple dates

NC Clean Energy Technology Center Spring Solar and Clean Energy Training Courses, email earenfro@ncsu.edu for student discounted rates

Mystery Service Saturday, Feb. 21

City of Raleigh Trashion Competition, apply by Feb. 22

City of Raleigh Environmental Awards, apply by Feb. 22

Help Shape the Future of Bike Lanes on Morrill Drive, submit feedback by Feb. 28

Volunteer at the 2026 Raleigh Relays, March 26-28

Register to Table at NC State Earth Fair by March 31

Showcase Your Sustainability Research/Projects at the Celebration of NC State Sustainability, April 21

Climate and Sustainability EduJam, April 21

NC State Envisioning Research Contest, submit by April 29

Become a Certified Bike Safety Leader, apply by May 21

Jobs, Internships and Fellowships