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Our Mission

The mission of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies is to inspire global environmental solutions through frontier research and education.

Our affiliated faculty conduct research in all aspects of the environment. Wrigley Institute scientists investigate biological adaptations to climate change, study interactions among humans and natural systems, and connect science to environmental policy. We also offer unique educational programming and work with foundations and the public to enhance environmental awareness.

COVID-19 Updates

The USC Wrigley Marine Science Center is currently closed for the safety of students, staff, and faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic. For updates on measures that the University of Southern California is taking to manage COVID-19, please visit we-are.usc.edu.

New at the Wrigley Institute

Meet the Wrigley Faculty Webinar Series

West on Fire: Past, present, and future of wildfire in the American West
Thursday, October 29th, 2:00pm PST, Online

As temperatures rise, wildfires intensify. Join Dr. Bill Deverell for a timely discussion about these increasingly hazardous blazes.

To view past webinars in the series, visit: bit.ly/MeetTheWrigleyFaculty

Climate Forward 2020

Watch the recording here!

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The USC Wrigley Institute and the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future teamed up to discuss climate change and the 2020 election. Featuring remarks from USC President Carol Folt and Dornsife Dean Amber Miller, panel discussions with national climate activists and political leaders, and results from the USC Dornsife Daybreak Poll on public attitudes regarding climate change.