Climate education is one of the most urgent gaps in engineering today. To help you meet this challenge without overloading your syllabi, check out EOP’s new teaching guide, “Engineering for One Planet Framework: Vetted Teaching Activities for a Thriving Future in a Changing Climate.” No matter your course, this guide makes it easy to integrate flexible, vetted activities to help your students engineer a better future.
Thank you to all of our collaborative partners and contributors to this guide!
In celebration of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development on March 4, 2026, EOP and IFEES-GEDC collaborated to launch the new EOP climate teaching guide. Check out the webinar recording of Cindy Anderson, EOP Co-Founder and Strategy Consultant, to learn more about this and all EOP Resources.
Created by EOP Network Member and grantee Elisabeth Smela, the certificate from the University of Maryland seeks to help instructors in any discipline prepare their students to work toward achieving sustainability — because sustainability needs to be embedded in the whole curriculum and not treated as a stand-alone, siloed subject. The set of courses aims to balance knowledge and understanding of sustainability issues with tools for instructors to use in their classrooms and assignments to incorporate sustainability content or skills.
Don’t solve tomorrow’s challenges with yesterday’s curricula! You can now download the third edition of the EOP Framework and updated companion teaching guides, chock full of exercises and freely available links to materials that make integration as easy as possible. With contributions from more than 230 educators and sustainability experts, this suite of open-source tools will help you integrate sustainability content into your engineering courses, whatever the discipline.
Thank you to all the contributors who provided more than 400 comments in the update process!
It is imperative to ramp up the use of Engineering for One Planet to help create a more sustainable future. EOP has a new and exciting systemic change project to integrate EOP content into best selling textbooks and related learning materials. With just a few minutes, you can help grow the enthusiasm and commitments of educators to use EOP and better educate their students about sustainability. Some ways you can participate include:
– Describe what you like about EOP by sharing a quote or a short video,
– Share your positive EOP experience through attending or even presenting at a convening for authors of well-known textbooks.
EOP is accepting applications and nominations for Year 2 of the EOP Student Ambassador Program. Ambassadors use the EOP Framework to advocate for the integration of sustainability and climate change content in their engineering courses and programs. Ambassadors receive support through workshops, mentorship, Community of Practice-like peer groups, and more. Nominations are due April 24, 2026.
We’re excited to announce the third year of the ABET and The Lemelson Foundation Engineering for One Planet Innovation in Sustainability Award. This is your chance to tell the world how an individual, program, or institution is integrating sustainability into engineering education in innovative and large-scale ways. Nominations are due April 20, 2026.
Applications are open for the NSF-Lemelson Foundation EOP grants through the Research in the Formation of Engineers program. The collaboration seeks ideas for innovative curricular development or research related to EOP. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals by April 30, 2026.
New: ABET’s Sustainability Microcredential Is Here
We’re excited to spotlight ABET’s new Sustainability Microcredential—a 25-hour, self-paced program that turns theory into engineering excellence. The program features nine specialized modules covering everything from science to impact assessment, a verified digital badge via Credly to signal your expertise to employers, and a flexible, 100% online format designed for students and working professionals.
We’re excited to share that the Engineering for Change (E4C) Fellowship Learning Program is anchored in the principles of the Engineering for One Planet Framework.
Learn more about how E4C leveraged the EOP Framework and principles in building their Fellowship Learning Program and share the program with a student or early professional looking to use their skills for impact.
We’re delighted to shine a light on The University of Twente’s CLEAR (Chemistry Learning for Environmental Action and Responsibility) initiative that took first prize at the Dutch Higher Education Award 2025 for an educational innovation that places sustainability at the heart of chemistry education. The CLEAR initiative was inspired by the EOP Framework, and integrates systems thinking and environmental responsibility throughout the Chemical Science and Engineering program, helping students connect chemical science to real societal and ecological challenges. The award includes €1.2 million to further develop and scale this sustainability-driven approach in higher education.
This initiative, designed for engaged faculty worldwide, provides the opportunity to get insights, share ideas and feedback, and exchange good practice with peers in academia and across industry on embedding sustainability in engineering education. Email [email protected] to get involved.
Download the 2026 EOP Framework and Updated Teaching Guides
April 7, 2026, Online
EOP Network Webinar Featuring Project Confluence: Bridging the Gap for Effective Collaboration
Research shows that community groups, engineers, scientists, and designers want to collaborate to build positive environmental, climate, and energy futures in communities. Learn about the new Project Confluence platform from its co-founder, Darshan Karwat, Associate Professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University, and about how this platform bridges the gap for effective collaboration.
April 10, 2026, Online
AEESP’s Integrating Sustainability into Core Engineering Courses Webinar
The Association of Environmental Engineers and Science Professors (AEESP) Education Committee invites you to explore approaches for integrating sustainability concepts into environmental and civil engineering courses. The session will feature the EOP Framework, short case studies from instructors, and implementation examples.
April 16 – 17, 2026, Raleigh, NC
ABET Symposium
EOP is delighted to attend the annual ABET Symposium with the theme, “Advancing Innovation Through Partnership with Purpose.” Join Cindy Anderson to learn more about EOP resources, awards, funding opportunities, and the collaborative partnerships that have shaped the growth and impact of EOP since its launch in 2020.
April 30, 2026, Online
Sustainability in Engineering Education (S.E.E.) Earth 2026
Join EOP and an exceptional group of speakers, including EOP Network member and ABET CEO Michael Milligan, to explore engineering education’s role in creating a more sustainable future. For this year’s theme, “Educating for Sustainability: Beyond Knowledge and Technology,” speakers will share strategies for integrating sustainability into curricula and reimagine how we can prepare the next generation of engineers for a sustainable future.
June 1 – 4, 2026, Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA
EOP Faculty Development Workshop
Gain hands-on experience applying the EOP Framework, foundational sustainability knowledge tailored for engineering, peer collaboration, idea exchanges with faculty nationwide, and a new syllabus and learning tools aligned with EOP principles. Registration closes April 15 – spots are limited.
June 15 – 18, 2026, San Antonio, TX
Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference
Cindy Anderson will attend the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) 30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference (GC&E) as an invited keynote panelist focused on “Driving the Green Transition: Workforce, Policy, and Action.” This panel will build on the conference’s theme, “Building the Future: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,” reflecting ACS’s commitment to accelerating sustainable transformation across sectors.
June 17 – 18, 2026, Washington, DC
Transforming the Regulatory System Summit – Engineering Change Lab
This summit will focus on the regulatory system, policy, and processes of the U.S. and take a deep dive exploring the challenge of regulatory reform and the role the engineering community can play leading transformational efforts in pursuit of an abundant and prosperous future.
June 21 – 24, 2026, Charlotte, NC
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference
We’re excited to see you at the biggest engineering education conference of the year. Meet EOP grantees, faculty champions, student ambassadors, and staff in one place — and come by EOP’s booth for a free reusable water bottle!
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