The USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability inspires global environmental solutions through frontier education and research.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined April 2011
What made climate change into a partisan issue? USC Wrigley Institute Director Joe Árvai points to the oil industry and growing political divides in the U.S. Read the full article below. ⬇️
#ClimateChange wasn’t always partisan. The 2000 election’s red vs. blue divide helped reshape the narrative, with Big Oil playing a key role. An environmental studies professor explores how this shift happened: buff.ly/3Wsg2pi #politics
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Rebuilding after L.A.’s wildfires isn’t just about homes and infrastructure. A USC Dornsife historian urges us to restore the social ties and shared history that make communities whole. Read Bill Deverell's op-ed in @latimes ⤵️ latimes.com/opinion/story/20… @HUSC_ICW
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Trojan Family Relief Fund update. USC is here to help those impacted by the LA Wildfires. Stay strong and #FightOn, Trojans.
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We're thrilled to have played a small part in the creation of The Secret Lives of Animals, a new limited series from @AppleTV and the @BBC Natural History Unit. Ep. 2 showcases Garibaldi fish that build nests near #WrigleyMSC on Catalina Island! tv.apple.com/gb/show/the-sec…
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We tapped into the expertise of Wrigley Institute experts to help us learn more about wildfire issues. See what their research reveals about L.A. wildfire history, prevention, and more ⬇️ dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/202…
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Did you know that during the last ice age, the southwestern U.S was home to massive freshwater lakes? @Rachel_Solomite, Ph.D. student at @USCWrigley, focuses on what this region's past can teach us about droughts today. Read about it ⤵️ bit.ly/3Ychzjw
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Congratulations to our 2025 cohort of #USCWrigley Graduate Fellows! 🌟⁠ ⁠Fellows are PhD students from disciplines across @uscdornsife, all tackling environmental and sustainability questions through the lens of their particular field.⁠ Read more: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/202…
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Today is Giving Tuesday! 🌟 This year, we've made significant strides in advancing our solution-focused environmental research. Your support will allow us to continue helping solve the complex, interconnected challenges that face our planet today: bit.ly/SUPPORTWIES
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This is a wonderful program run by our friends and colleagues @USCWrigley! And they've supported the work of our PhD students in History in the past. Applications for 2025 are due Dec. 6. Details ⤵️
We're now accepting applications for the #USCWrigley Graduate Fellowship, open to @USCDornsife PhD students of all fields whose research intersects with environment and sustainability themes. Apply by 5 p.m. PT on Friday, 12/6: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/res…
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We are now accepting applications for the Wrigley Institute's 2025 Storymakers Program! Join top researchers for a weeklong intensive centered on the art of environmental storytelling. ⏰ Application deadline: January 15, 2025 Learn more and apply: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/eng…
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Reminder: Applications are due this Friday at 5 p.m. PT 🚨
We're now accepting applications for the #USCWrigley Graduate Fellowship, open to @USCDornsife PhD students of all fields whose research intersects with environment and sustainability themes. Apply by 5 p.m. PT on Friday, 12/6: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/res…
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Did you know that during the last ice age, the southwestern U.S was home to massive freshwater lakes? @Rachel_Solomite, Ph.D. student at @USCWrigley, focuses on what this region's past can teach us about droughts today. Read about it ⤵️ bit.ly/3Ychzjw
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Join us for a #USCWrigley Maymester Info Session on Monday, 12/2 from 3-4pm to learn about life on Catalina Island, get tips on building a strong application, and to connect with faculty and hear more about our class offerings. Register: usc.zoom.us/meeting/register…
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Which USC Dornsife scholar has most meaningfully improved the public’s understanding of issues, influenced policy or raised the level of public discourse this year? Communicator of the Year nominations close today: usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S…
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We're looking for a Research Project Administrator to join our team! In this hybrid role, you'll have the opportunity to support cutting-edge research projects aimed at addressing some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Full details: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/abo…
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Did you know that during the last ice age, the southwestern U.S was home to massive freshwater lakes? @Rachel_Solomite, Ph.D. student at @USCWrigley, focuses on what this region's past can teach us about droughts today. Read about it ⤵️ bit.ly/3Ychzjw
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A new USC study reveals a striking disparity in tree coverage between South #LosAngeles, which averages only 13% canopy cover, and the citywide average of 21%. As #ClimateChange intensifies, local leaders are calling for more trees to help cool their neighborhoods and improve public health. Lead researcher and #USC Price assistant professor Santina Contreras emphasizes that including community voices in urban forestry efforts is crucial to creating a greener, more equitable South L.A. Read more: uscprice.page/4eiitkn @USC @USCDornsife @SouthLATrees @ResearchAtUSC
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Don't forget to join us for our graduate school panel this Thursday to hear from Trojans and friends who have pursued environmental and sustainability fields! RSVP to attend in person or virtually: bit.ly/cookies-careers-fall2…
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