Challenge: Make Solar Energy Economical
Bio for Spotlight: I joined the GCS program to give my education a bit more of direction and specialization that would benefit me in the future. I wish to go into the energy business as an engineer looking to optimize the industry and to explore new energy methods. As a GCS scholar, I plan to research solar energy in order to understand and to improve the technology in such a way that will be beneficial to the energy demands of modern society.
Research: Creative Inquiry: Solar Energy on Campus; Creative Inquiry: Engineers Without Borders, ME 4150 Undergraduate Research planned
Interdisciplinary Curriculum: HON 2060 Intro to Nanotechnology
Entrepreneurship: Solar Energy on Campus, Developed a business plan and presented to the IT Student Advisory Board in order to receive funding for a solar carport on campus, Entrepreneurship Seminar
Global Dimension: Studied abroad in Trier, Germany with a focus on sustainable energy systems. Learned about the technical aspects of solar energy and about the economics behind the technology.
Service Learning: Engineers without Borders, Community service with ReWiGo or Habitat for Humanity planned