EICES facilitates the development of research programs among its consortium members: the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), Columbia University, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and EcoHealth Alliance.
Throughout EICES's 18-year history, consortium researchers, volunteers, interns, students, faculty and staff have been involved in: In addition to research activities and projects, EICES' adjunct faculty and research scientists teach science courses in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (E3B), as well as in the EICES's Summer Ecosystem Experience for Undergraduates Program (SEE-U)[1] and Certificate Program in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability.
The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability brings together five renowned scientific, academic, and cultural institutions: Columbia University, The American Museum of Natural History, the New York Botanical Garden, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and the EcoHealth Alliance (formerly known as the Wildlife Trust).
Since its inception in 1994, EICES's ambitious educational agenda has evolved in response to the emergent issues of environmental and ecological sustainability.
Programs encompass graduate, undergraduate, and K-12 levels and for private and public sector executives and citizens interested in environmental sustainability.