Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
The Gund Institute for Environment, formerly known as the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics and more commonly known as Gund Institute, is a research institute for transdisciplinary scholarship, Based at the University of Vermont and comprising diverse faculty, students, and collaborators worldwide. The Gund Institute offers graduate-level training where students are exposed to a wide range of expertise, perspectives, and techniques through course offerings, weekly discussions and seminars, and research mentoring. The Gund Institute offers a Certificate of Graduate Study in Ecological Economics, available both to UVM graduate students and to anyone pursuing continuing education. In addition, it has a series of problem-solving workshops called "Ateliers" and nearly two hundred educational videos.
Mission
The Gund Institute is committed to conducting research at the intersection of ecological, social, and economic systems. Its overarching goal is to develop creative and practical solutions for both local and global environmental challenges. Under the guidance of Director Taylor Ricketts, the institute serves as a collaborative community that includes Gund Fellows, Affiliates, graduate students, visiting scholars, and staff.Faculty members at UVM are not directly appointed to the Institute itself but instead affiliate with various departments throughout the university. The institute's mission is to provide future leaders with the essential tools and understanding required to navigate the transition toward a sustainable society.