Mission

The Center for Urban Ecology  (CUE) builds upon a solid history of student-faculty research and community service to foster and support the exploration and stewardship of the urban ecosystems of Indianapolis. To this end, the center operates with a foundation in the biological sciences to facilitate cooperative research projects among Butler undergraduate students, faculty, Indianapolis Public Schools, and other community partners with the primary goal of providing experiential learning opportunities for students.

Core Objectives

• To broaden student perspectives and appreciation of science through research and other experiential learning opportunities.

• To encourage stewardship of urban ecosystems and promote k-12 science education through programming with Indianapolis Public Schools and collaborative projects with campus and community partners.

• To enhance student involvement in the greater Indianapolis community and provide students with experiences that will help them to clarify their career goals and values as active citizens.

• To provide an organizational framework to support and enhance the current research activities and interests of Butler faculty and students in the area of urban ecology.

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