Pace University Introduces New Centre For Technology, Policy, Environment

Study in US: The new centre is dedicated to ensuring the public's right to know the environmental conditions.

Pace University has set up the Gale Epstein Center for Environment, Policy and Technology. This was established with the help of a gift from a philanthropist and business leader Gale Epstein.

The new centre's primary focus includes creating information, warning systems and real-time sensing. It is going to develop a nationwide alert system. This system will save millions of people from preventable illness by warning them of the drinking water dangers.

Pace President Marvin Krislov said, “Sustainability will only be achieved if the communities can make informed decisions about their health and environment based on readily available information generated in real-time. This requires substantial investments in technology and policy innovation. We are deeply grateful to Ms. Epstein for empowering Pace to carry out this mission.”

While commenting on the centre, Gale Epstein said, “I chose Pace University because we share a commitment to the development of new tools and new ideas for protection of the human and natural environment,” said Epstein. “In a time of unprecedented threats, from climate change to microplastics, we must train a new generation of enlightened professionals who can arm the public with the information vital to their well-being and essential to meaningful change.”

Pace University's New Center For Environmental Information: More Details

Jonathan Hill, DPS, interim provost of Pace University, commented, "The Gale Epstein Center will provide our students and faculty with the tools and resources to develop real-world solutions to critical environmental challenges. This is a proud moment for Pace as we expand our commitment to sustainability and innovation.”

Pace University Gets $476K Grant To Advance Environmental Justice And Humanities

Mellon Foundation has recently granted $476,000 to a project titled - Islands, Archipelagos, and Cultural Ecologies at the university. This is to advance the environmental humanities and environmental justice at Pace University.

“This grant provides an extraordinary opportunity for Pace University to deepen its leadership in environmental justice and interdisciplinary scholarship. The Mellon Foundation’s support will enable us to harness the collective expertise of our faculty and students, bridging the humanities and environmental sciences to address urgent local and global issues,” said Pace University President Marvin Krislov.

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