Student Leadership
Cornell GRF is a 3 credit experiential learning opportunity for students interested in leadership, energy systems engineering, project management, financial analysis and more.
Reduced Carbon Emissions
Cornell is a leader in higher education’s push to improve sustainability education and infrastructure. We encourage energy saving innovation that supports the university's goal of carbon neutrality by 2035.
Financial Performance
We’re transforming perceived expenses into high-return investment opportunities. By viewing sustainability projects through this lens, we ensure that our projects are beneficial to all stakeholders.
A look inside a typical walk-in growth chamber in Weill Hall.
Current Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) Freezer
ULT Freezers
This project focuses on optimizing the efficiency of Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) freezers in research labs and promoting alternative, sustainable specimen storage practices.
Currently a variety of faculty members, including researchers, facilities managers and administrators are being contacted to understand their prespectives on technology, energy usage, and sustainability.
The goal is to summarize and analyze collected data to form recommendations in order to implement environmentally friendly, reliable, and cost-effective specimen storage methods.
Dual Flush Toilet