The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability at Duke University accelerates solutions to critical energy and environmental challenges, advancing a more just, resilient, and sustainable world.
The Nicholas Institute conducts and supports actionable research and undertakes sustained engagement with policymakers, businesses, and communities—in addition to delivering transformative educational experiences to empower future leaders. The Nicholas Institute’s work is aligned with the Duke Climate Commitment, which unites the university’s education, research, operations, and external engagement missions to address climate challenges.
Colleen Nieto is the Nicholas Institute’s program program director for education & experiential learning. She works on the institute’s student-facing programming, including Bass Connections Energy & Environment team management, UNFCCC Practicum engagement, energy curriculum oversight, and student intern support.
This year’s summer read for incoming first year students: All We Can Save, which was nominated by our colleagues at Sustainable Duke. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson edited essays that feature the perspectives of 60 women on where we go from here.
