The Patrick '61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment
Developing environmentally conscious citizens as leaders, advocates, scientists, artists, humanitarians, thinkers & business people.
Our Mission
Through research, contemplation, and action, the Institute for the Environment strives to...
Prepare students to think and act critically and creatively by combining their intellectual pursuits with immersive experiences to tackle the world’s most complex issues as environmental leaders - locally and globally.
Evolve the culture of sustainability on campus and in our community to have a social impact and leave a legacy for future generations.
Foster connection between students and career experts to create career exposure and structure learning experiences such that students leave with essential workforce skills, career preparedness, and purpose.
We Teach, Learn, and Steward
We envision the Institute as a hub. A place to engage. A place to grow. A place to find purpose and make an impact.
In Our Living Laboratories
Across six classrooms to impact the greater SMC and VT communities. Exploration of these areas happen in the traditional classrooms and our campus-wide living laboratory.
Student Opportunities
Connections with the greater community expand students’ access to an immersive learning experiences.
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April 1, 2025
Water For All! event inspires two campuses to combine efforts to make clean water accessible
What cause is so significant it has united the three Saint Michael’s College Institutes – environment, global engagement, and equity & justice – plus the College’s…
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February 19, 2025
Teaching Elementary Science and Engineering Outside
Remember summer? I’ll wait. It is currently below zero and I can barely remember flowing rivers, bright green plants, and the hot sun. But that is what I am…
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April 23, 2025
Harvest, Wash, Pack Wednesday: Spring ’25 #2
Harvest, Wash, Pack Wednesday: Spring ’25 #2 Wedneday, April 23rd The Farm at Saint Michael’s College Join the SMC Farm Crew on Wednesday, April 23rd from 10am to 12pm to […]
April 23, 2025
The CoProduction of Knowledge between Native Communities and Scientists
The CoProduction of Knowledge between Native Communities and Scientists Wednesday, April 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cheray 111, Cheray Science Hall Alex Whiting developed the Native Village of Kotzebue […]
April 25, 2025
OVE Farm Friday: Earth Week and Sophomore Salad Day
OVE Farm Friday: Earth Week and Sophomore Salad Day Friday, April 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Farm at Saint Michael’s College Are you looking for an excuse to […]
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