Our students have gone on to
- Start their own carbon management companies
- Hold key appointments in government agencies
- Become industry leaders
The Global CO2 Initiative draws from teaching expertise across the University of Michigan’s campus, from A(rtsEngine) to Z(oology).
Courses
Introduction to Carbon Management
As organizations work to reduce emissions, meet economic and sustainability goals, and follow new regulations, knowing how to manage carbon has become an essential skill.
Introduction to Carbon Management is a course for anyone who wants to learn how carbon dioxide can be captured, stored, removed, or reused. You’ll explore what carbon management is, why it matters, and how it supports broader climate action. You’ll also see how it’s being applied across industries—from infrastructure and manufacturing to finance and policy.
This course was created by experts from the University of Michigan’s Global CO₂ Initiative. It explores the economic, environmental, and social factors driving the need for carbon solutions. Through real-world examples and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn to understand carbon challenges and identify the right tools or strategies to address them. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to take informed, practical steps to address carbon in your work.
Coming soon!
ENTR 490.262/263 Perot Jain Techlab Climate Change
TechLab: Climate Change is a Company-in Residence program for emerging companies making a significant impact on the carbon balance of the planet. The program is an immersive learning experience for students as they work side by side with the companies on the deployment and market development of their breakthrough innovations.
MSE 489: Materials Processing Design
Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Assessment for the Initiative’s four engineering Blue Sky Projects integrated into the design of production and refining systems for engineering materials. Written and oral presentations of solutions to processing design problems.
ME 499: Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
The students of Winter 2025 ME499 created a videos explaining their end of term projects.
SEAS 557 Industrial Ecology
Analysis of material and energy flows in industrial and ecological systems to enhance eco-efficiency and sustainability in meeting human needs. Methods: life cycle assessment quantifies energy, wastes and emissions for materials production, manufacturing, product use, and recovery/disposition; life cycle design integrates environmental, performance, economic, and policy/regulatory objectives.
This interdisciplinary course also includes a series of industrial/municipal site assessments.
UROP, RISE, and Independent Study Students – please reach out if you are interested in working with us: info@globalco2initiative.org.