The Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability
CUES Research
The CUES provides an organizational framework to support and enhance the current research activities and interests of Butler faculty and students in the area of urban ecology. CUES student interns participate in all aspects of urban ecological research including research design, data collection, data analysis, and the dissemination of research findings.
If you are a faculty member or community organization interested in collaborating with the CUES on a project, please contact Julia Angstmann.
Indy Wildlife Watch
As part of a growing national network of cities, the CUES is exploring what wildlife species are present in Indianapolis and how these animals utilize the urban landscape.
Bird Window Strike
The CUES and collaborating organizations are pursuing answers to how bird biomechanics and building structure cause birds to strike window glass.
SAUSI: Sustainable Agriculture in Urban Systems of Indianapolis
The CUES is working with local farmers to determinine soil contaminant health hazards in urban gardens and conducting a deep examination of how sustainable, local agriculture improves soil health.
Local Approaches to Indy Food Insecurity
The Department of Sociology and the CUES are working to understand how organizational structure influences approaches to solving food access and food justice challenges in our city.
Urban Plant Diversity and Invasive Species Monitoring
The CUES is monitoring campus plant diversity and long-term impacts of restoration efforts and invasive honeysuckle removal on plant diversity along Indianapolis waterways.
Student Research
The CUES regularly engages Butler students in semester or year-long research projects as part of courses or honors theses.