PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies

The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies is hosting the inaugural Student Symposium on Sustainability Science (4S) on October 13, 2026 in partnership with the the Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) hosted by the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC) at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. This one-day event will showcase student research focused on sustainability science, applications, outreach and education, and provide attendees with networking opportunities and access to SCCS events taking place October 14-16, 2026.

Applications to present are due June 30th! Register to attend anytime.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions. We hope to see you there!

This past Friday, Interns, alumni, family and colleagues gathered at our annual program launch event!🌱

For the next ten weeks, the 2026 PSEG ISS Green Teams cohort will not only build on previous years’ projects but explore new ways to make sustainability a reality for community organizations, nonprofits and corporate giants alike.

Thank you to our funders, corporate and community partners, President Koppell, Dr Deja Perkins, Montclair State and PSEG ISS staff, and Green Teams interns for making this event unforgettable!

Follow us here and across our social media channels to stay updated on all the happenings at the institute.

Allow us to introduce our keynote speaker for the 2026 PSEG ISS Green Teams Launch event, Dr. Deja Perkins!

Dr. Perkins is an Assistant Professor of Forestry and Extension at Tuskegee University’s College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutritional Sciences.

With a background in geospatial analytics, she partners with communities to co-create knowledge about how forests, green spaces, and coastal ecosystems can support biodiversity, mitigate extreme weather impacts, and promote community health.

Beyond her work at Tuskegee, Dr. Perkins is an Ambies-nominated podcast host for her work communicating science as a guest host on BirdNote’s Bring Birds Back, an advocate for equitable access to nature, a co-founder of Black Birders Week, and a bird guide through her company, Naturally Wild LLC.

Hear from Dr. Perkins at our PSEG ISS Green Teams Launch on May 29th. More information on our website, link in bio🌱

We're in the final countdown to the 2026 Green Teams Program! We invite you to join us on Friday, May 29th from 3:30-5:30pm for our virtual Green Teams Launch Event, introducing our new Institute Director, showcasing a special keynote address by Dr. Deja Perkins ( ), and welcoming the 2026 intern cohort.

Registration ends on May 15th! A Zoom webinar link will be provided following registration. We hope to see you there!

We’re just a month away from the 2026 PSEG ISS Green Teams launch and we can’t wait to share the innovative projects our Green Teams interns will be working on this summer. ☀️

Follow us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn to see how our interns are making a sustainable future a reality.🌱

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Happy Earth Month! 🌍

For us, stewardship, sustainability, and environmental protection are year long practices.

But it doesn’t hurt to stop and smell the roses (or tomatoes in this case).😉

🗣️🗣️🗣️Opportunity Alert!

Are you looking to build your knowledge on conservation science, network with peers or present research?

Apply to the 17th Annual Student Conference on Conservation Science using the QR code or link above! 🌱

If your organization is facing sustainability challenges our Green Teams interns are here to solve them.

Our interns use state of the art technology and proven strategies to solve real world problems, all while keeping sustainability at the heart of their work.

Apply to host a PSEG ISS Green Team today and see what Green Teams can do for you.

Link in bio. 🌱

If you’re an undergraduate student with a passion for sustainability, there’s still time to apply for our PSEG ISS Green Teams Internship!

Intern applications close next Monday, January 12th at 11:59 p.m.

Apply today with the link in bio 🔗