ABOUT DENIN

DENIN fosters extensive, multidisciplinary partnerships in research and education focused on environmental issues. By offering team-based student programs, DENIN plays a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders.

Humanity is shaping the world as never before, and our actions affect both the natural world and our social and economic systems. When we work at the intersections of different disciplines, from humanities to hard sciences, we discover more about our environment and create compelling solutions to environmental problems.

Our MISSION

Enable interdisciplinary environmental discovery and innovation by supporting inclusive research collaboration, stakeholder partnerships, and educational initiatives.

Our VISION

Be a globally recognized resource that catalyzes inspired, diverse interdisciplinary teams and leaders to ensure a just and healthy environment.

Our VALUES

DENIN values collaboration, innovation, equity, interdisciplinarity, excellence, empowerment, sustainability, environmental education, and openness.

 

Strategic plan

The DENIN Strategic Plan, completed in 2021, is closely aligned with the University of Delaware’s strategic plan Forward and Forever, emphasizing student success, social justice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation.

Our Strategic Plan outlines three core strategic directions and fourteen objectives.

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Our Strategic Directions

DELIVER VALUE

Expanding the value that DENIN brings to the vibrant environmental community at UD, the state of Delaware, and beyond by broadening participation, expanding communication, and strengthening partnerships.

ENHANCE GLOBAL REPUTATION

Raising the profile of DENIN affiliates and UD by becoming recognized in key areas of research strength and by engaging institutes with similar missions and leading scholars across the nation and the globe

INCREASE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

Ensuring DENIN’s financial sustainability by diversifying its sources of funding.

Our Objectives

  1. Increase awareness of the value that DENIN brings by supporting researchers and communicating our successes
  2. Expand affiliates and encourage broader and deeper participation
  3. Become a leader in promoting DEI
  4. Grow leaders
  5. Strengthen partnerships with external organizations
  1. Facilitate leading-edge interdisciplinary environmental research focusing on key areas of excellence
  2. Create new interdisciplinary academic programs that can compete with the best in the world
  3. Engage influential board members
  4. Create new national and global partnerships
  5. Invite high-profile guest speakers to our research and programs
  1. Engage people with resources who share our vision
  2. Obtain new large Center-type grants
  3. Expand portfolio of research funders
  4. Establish an endowment

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If you have an idea for an interdisciplinary environmental research project, please fill out the form below so we can learn more about how we can support you.