IMSSInnovating Sustainability
The premier high school sustainability research incubator. Since our inception in 2025, we have been dedicated to nurturing groundbreaking research and empowering the next generation to tackle environmental challenges.
Trusted by Leading Institutions
Why Apply to IMSS?
Join an elite community of young sustainability leaders and make a real impact on environmental challenges.
Innovative Research Opportunities
IMSS offers groundbreaking research opportunities in sustainability, leveraging mentorship from top-tier professors and institutions. Students explore uncharted areas like sustainable materials, renewable energy, and climate modeling, creating real-world impact through their projects.
Competitive Selection Process
IMSS admits only the most promising 10 projects from hundreds of applications every quarter. This ensures students are part of an elite community of young sustainability leaders, supported by unparalleled resources.
Hands-On Project Development
Students work in close collaboration with professors, industry experts, and sustainability professionals. From designing methodologies to implementing their projects, IMSS ensures that every student gains real-world experience and skills.
Sustainability-Focused Impact
Every IMSS project is designed to address pressing environmental challenges, from reducing carbon emissions to promoting sustainable resource use. Graduates of the program leave equipped to make meaningful contributions to global sustainability efforts.
Recognition and Partnerships
IMSS has forged partnerships with global academic and environmental organizations, including Columbia University and Duke University. This network amplifies the impact of student projects and offers them unparalleled opportunities for recognition.
Student-Centric Approach
IMSS is committed to nurturing the growth of its students, offering personalized mentorship and guidance tailored to individual research goals. We believe in empowering students to achieve their full potential as sustainability innovators.
Upcoming Events
Join us for exciting events that bring together young innovators and sustainability experts.
Date
Coming Soon
Location
Virtual
Participants
High School Students
Join us for an innovative hackathon focused on clean energy solutions and AI-driven materials discovery. Students will work in teams to develop cutting-edge solutions for sustainable energy challenges, combining artificial intelligence with materials science research.
Featured Research
Discover groundbreaking research projects led by our talented students, addressing critical environmental challenges through innovative approaches.
Advanced research using genetic analysis to predict coral recovery patterns in Hawaiian waters, contributing to marine conservation efforts and climate change adaptation strategies.
Innovative deep learning framework combining transformer and U-Net architectures to predict snow water equivalent globally, crucial for water resource management and climate modeling.
Meet Our Faculty
Our distinguished faculty and leadership team brings together expertise in sustainability research, material science, and environmental innovation to guide the next generation of researchers.
Leadership
Mihir Tekal & Brandon Yee
President & Vice President
Research Team
7 Faculty Researchers
Sustainability & Materials
Support
Specialized Directors
Logistics, Funding & Tech