Sustainable Math Curriculum

The sustainable math curriculum introduces environmental sustainability into some of the largest Mathematics and Statistics course modules, to better ensure that students in these two departments, and across LSE, become more aware of, and knowledgeable about, the importance of sustainability.

On top of the engagement of lecturers and GTA’s to research, develop and teach a “greener” math curriculum, there will be a competition in each course where students themselves are asked to identify potential applications of the mathematics and statistics they’ve learnt to green or environmental situations.

The project aims to tackle education and awareness of sustainability, by  improving engagement of the LSE community with sustainability issues.  By gently and regularly reminding students about a variety of green issues and ideas, in a context where they might not expect to find these mentioned, and connecting these with some concrete scientific theory, the founders hope to educate students on the importance of these matters, and raise their awareness and understanding of them.


The sustainable math curriculum was awarded £3085 by the Sustainable Projects Fund.