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Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center

Bridging boundaries for research & discovery.

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) brings together the science of the natural world with the science of social systems and decision making to solve problems at the human-environment interface. For 10 years, SESYNC has accelerated research and learning that seeks to understand the structure, functioning, and sustainability of coupled social and environmental systems. To further this work, we invite you to explore our research and learning resources.

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Center Highlights

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Blog on Complex, Actionable Team Science—Started at SESYNC—Celebrates Its 10th Birthday
A popular blog that emerged from the cross-collaboration of three SESYNC synthesis projects is celebrating its 10th year of publication.
A preview of the SESYNC December 2025 newsletter; the header reads "SESYNC Feedbacks: News from the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center". Beneath the text is a photo of a cabin at night in front of a forest, while the Aurora Borealis lights up the sky; at the bottom, a banner reads "FRESH START: New Year, New Approaches"
Our Latest Newsletter – December 2025
Embrace the new year with fresh ideas and fresh approaches. Our latest newsletter highlights some SESYNC materials that will inspire you to examine socio-environmental issues using new, innovative ideas.
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Creating Interdisciplinary Research Teams, A Two-Session Exercise
In this resource, learners practice the art of selecting, recruiting, and synergizing an interdisciplinary research team.