Conduct Research With Us
The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies welcomes requests or inquiries from Montclair State University students, faculty, and staff interested in engaging in sustainability-related research. We also welcome inquiries from interested parties outside of Montclair State University.
As a soft-funded institute, all of our activities are grant-funded. If you are a current MSU student, faculty, or staff member, or external party interested in either applying for a grant or conducting low-cost research, please reach out! Additionally, if you are an MSU student looking for course-based research experience, such as through the EAES Senior Seminar or Independent Study credits, send us an email at psegiss@montclair.edu and let us know what you're interested in. Read the sections below for more information.
Montclair State University Affiliates
As the PSEG ISS works to increase it's presence and impact on campus, we welcome students, faculty, and staff to connect with us and share their interest in being involved in sustainability research and project implementation. Specifically, for the 2026-2027 academic year, we will be developing semester-length sustainability projects to support Earth and Environmental Studies (EAES) students registered for the EAES 498 Senior Seminar and those interested in conducting Independent Study Research. Some project topics may include:
- Carbon Footprint Analysis
- Community-Based Research on Sustainability Needs
- Research on Sustainability and Affordability
- Campus As A Living Lab and Green Roof Uses
- And more!
If you would like to conduct research or contribute to sustainability efforts through your coursework or research programs, please reach out! Send an email to psegiss@montclair.edu and we'll begin the collaborative process.
External Organizations and Institutions
The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies and it's affiliated researchers have broad expertise in sustainability, including focal areas in ecosystem ecology, restoration, and conservation, social and behavioral research, environmental and sustainability education and training, data collection and analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping, soil health and remediation, climate modeling, and more. See our Internal Advisory Board for more information on specific expertise.
If you're interested in collaborating on a research grant or project, please connect with us at psegiss@montclair.edu. We are always eager to expand our network or sustainability researchers and collaborators.