2023 Sustainability Project Showcase
Winning Projects:
First Year Category:
Geothermal: A Green Solution to Rising Temperatures
Authors: Alex Sheehey (CEAE,ME), Samantha Simmons (MA, DS), Federico Vegas(ME, RBE), and Jackson Wamback(ECE)
Advisors: Professors David Medich and Derren Rosbach
Relevant SDGs:
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy,
SDG 9 – Industry Innovation and Infrastructure,
SDG 13 – Climate Action
Undergraduate Category:
Hecho en Monteverde: An evaluation of and improved criteria for a voluntary sustainability certification
Authors: Sol Giesso (ESS) and Patrick King (CHE)
Advisors: Robert Traver (GS) and Carol Stimmel (GS)
Relevant SDGs:
SDG8 (Decent work and Economic Growth)
SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
SDG13 (Climate Action)
Graduate Category:
Spray Drying Using Novel Nozzle Design to Improve Droplet Formation for Fine Powders
Author: Mehrnoush Famil Dardashti (ME) – PhD
Advisor: Professor Jamal Yagoobi (ME)
Relevant SDGs:
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy,
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production