Examples of funded research projects in the EEFE program:
| Energy | Environment | Food |
| The "Smart Grid" and the transition to more efficient and lower-impact energy | Climate change and adaptation | Food-purchasing behavior and obesity |
| Marcellus Shale and other unconventional natural gas sources | Sustainable cost-effective solutions to nutrient pollution | Food deserts, food access, and market structure |
| Electricity market structure for wind energy integration | Land-use policies, amenities, and environmental quality | Food-waste behavior and policies |
| Energy efficiency and financial literacy | Flood risk and other extreme event policies | Local and regional food systems |
- Graduate students in the EEFE program will have the opportunity to assist on these types of projects and others.
- Students entering the EEFE program are matched with research faculty to immediately work on research projects.
- Faculty will help EEFE students develop their own research ideas for publications and grant proposals.
