Written by Ling Li, PhD student, Kelley School of Business On October 19, 2024, the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University collaboratively hosted the Third Annual Symposium on Environmental and Social Sustainability in Supply Chains. Building upon the success of the previous two… Read more »
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Cultivating Change: A New Course on Personal Sustainability for Professional Growth
In September 2024, the Kelley Institute for Environmental & Social Sustainability (IESS), in collaboration with Kate Gaertner, founder and CEO of TripleWin Advisory, will launch Cultivate: Personal Sustainability for Professional Growth. This 10-week online course begins with a discussion on how we understand and define personal sustainability, identifying personal values and linking them with sustainable… Read more »
Improving Drinking Water Access: Insights from Chengcheng Zhai’s Dissertation
Chengcheng Zhai, a Kelley School PhD student with a deep personal connection to rural life, has spent her academic career focused on addressing inequities in resource allocation, particularly in rural areas of developing countries. Growing up in a remote village called GanQiKa in Inner Mongolia, China, Zhai experienced firsthand the stark contrasts between rural and… Read more »
Focused Field Fusion: Sustainable Consumption in a Finite World
On April 10, 2024, the Institute for Environmental and Social Sustainability (IESS) hosted the “Focused Fields Workshop on Sustainable Consumption in a Finite World.” This workshop marked a significant moment in our interdisciplinary dialogue on sustainability. The workshop featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including industry professionals from sectors such as water technology solutions, medical… Read more »
The Poverty Simulation: An Interactive Experience on Real World Poverty
Written by Julianne Hatcher, Environmental Sustainability/International Studies, Class of 2024 Each fall, Professor Kelly Eskew hosts a poverty simulation to help students better comprehend the realities of poverty for American families. I was a part of this educational demonstration during my time in Professor Eskew’s Business and Poverty Alleviation course. Our class had been exploring… Read more »
Reflecting on IESS’s Dynamic Year of 2023
As 2023 concludes, we at the Institute for Environmental and Social Sustainability (IESS) at the Kelley School of Business reflect on our inaugural year, a period brimming with vibrant activities, engaging discussions, and distinguished speakers, all centered around our commitment to environmental and social sustainability. A Promising Beginning IESS’s establishment, aligning with Earth Week 2023,… Read more »
Focused Field Fusion: Faculty and Industry Partners Discuss The Environment, Energy, and Entrepreneurship
On October 30, 2023, the Institute for Environmental and Social Sustainability (IESS) successfully hosted the “Focused Fields Workshop on the Environment, Energy, and Entrepreneurship.” This pivotal event brought together a diverse blend of expertise from academia and industry, fostering a multifaceted dialogue on crucial topics surrounding energy and natural resources. The workshop featured an impressive… Read more »
Revolutionizing Sustainability: 2nd Annual Symposium on Environmental and Social Sustainability in Supply Chains
Written by Iman Attari, doctoral student at the Kelley School of Business On October 14, 2023, the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University collaborated to host the 2nd Annual Symposium on Environmental and Social Sustainability in Supply Chains. Following the success of… Read more »
The 2nd Annual “Innovations to Tackle Global Sustainability Challenges” Conference
Written by Stephanie Wang As one of the Program Co-Chairs for the 2nd Annual “Innovations to Tackle Global Sustainability Challenges” Conference, I am brimming with pride as I reflect on our extraordinary journey from September 14 to 16, 2023. Let me take you on a tour of our program—a carefully designed program aimed at nurturing… Read more »
Building Bridges Toward Peace: Harnessing Cultural Artifacts
Peace is a universal aspiration, yet seemingly elusive in a world that appears more polarized over time. As global citizens striving for a peaceful future, we have articulated our aspiration in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 16 emphasizes peace, justice, and strong institutions. Professor Tim Fort, in his enlightening vlog series, introduces a… Read more »