Conservation through research and education

At Purdue Fort Wayne, environmental protection and sustainability aren’t just buzzwords. Conservation efforts aren’t just preached, they’re practiced. Biology professor Dr. Bruce Kingsbury believes so strongly in taking steps now to preserve our future, that in 2000, he founded PFW’s Environmental Resources Center (ERC), which is one of the university’s 15 Centers of Excellence.

Located on Purdue Fort Wayne’s campus, the ERC is a hub for research and education. Students have opportunities to become involved in scientific studies and internships that provide real-world experience. Kingsbury observes that while there’s not much for the casual visitor to see inside the building unless there is a program happening, it is home to important work that’s being done by students, faculty, community partners, and volunteers. 

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