… the science behind natural disasters. Mary wanted to understand how we could attack the problem of man-made natural disasters at the root, instead of waiting to deal with the … ends. Fossil fuels are finite resources, but we have alternatives through nuclear and solar energy, which can provide for a better and clean future.” To push forward as a … advance clean energy and environmental justice. “There are organizations helping to build solar panels and working to develop wind power farms, and then there are the banks that are …
… are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then contributes to the plastic usage problem. Additionally, consumers have become increasingly wary of plastic and may be hesitant … are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then contributes to …
… mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first microbial protein-based dog food with the least carbon footprint, offering nourishment without … mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first microbial protein-based dog food with the least carbon footprint, offering nourishment without … manufacturers and creative makers shaping the future of the industry and tackling big problems of our time. Sara Harari (MBA/MEM '19) is the Associate Director of Innovation …
… idea. 1. Talk to people: This is a great way to force a founder to get clarity on the problem and solution, get feedback, which then allows you to iterate and refine your idea, … during the ideation phase. 2. What do you talk to people about Identifying the problem that needs to be solved : This typically would involve speaking to potential … customers for your startup. Identifying reasons why the startup could fail : You are probably not the first person to have this idea. It is highly likely that your idea has been …
… the easy access makes the likelihood of finding someone interested in solving the same problem, with a complimentary set of skills much easier. A common pain point for those who … inspired. A founder’s journey can be extremely lonely and having a community to share and problem-solve with is something non-university founders would envy (based on discussions with … the easy access makes the likelihood of finding someone interested in solving the same problem, with a complimentary set of skills much easier. A common pain point for those who …
… supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. … Management) and Ivy Ocheing seek to create BOXI kit, a portable, customizable plug & play solar charging kit. Their goal is to introduce a low-cost, all-in-one solar power kit, …
… real estate to propel the idea of clean energy at the most basic level, is not without its problems. While Elwin is confident in the potential to transition to clean energy, he … he received while working alongside the rest of the PSiCE team at CBEY and credits Dr. Rob Klee for the connections he built while completing both his internship and graduate … real estate to propel the idea of clean energy at the most basic level, is not without its problems. While Elwin is confident in the potential to transition to clean energy, he …
… His love began in grade school when he created his first clean energy project, a solar oven. That, he reminisces, was the spark that ignited his passion for clean energy. … of hard for the older people to move around when it was dark. So I basically came and added solar lighting and also added some light in their garden, which was like a farm. I made sure … ourselves of the notion that renewable energy is for the rich. He believes that small-scale solar panels can greatly influence the clean energy sector in the Global South. For the …
… priority,” said Pierson. Pierson sought to self-generate renewable electricity from wind, solar, and battery storage and defect from NorthWestern’s service. The Yale team of Ayush … spacious ranch in Montana. The team calculated TPP’s energy requirements, researched wind/solar/storage suppliers, simulated the energy system on Pierson’s property, and assessed the … The team presented TPP with 9 different system configurations with varying sizes of solar, wind, and battery storage. Each configuration had a unique capital cost and number of …
… cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. The biggest obstacle to clean energy in lower-income and BIPOC communities is access. That’s … During his time as a PSiCE fellow, Marcus worked with PosiGen, a Connecticut residential solar energy company serving low-income communities. Marcus believed this was a perfect fit … in these communities while also improving the environment.” Marcus discussed one of the biggest obstacles in working with low-income communities: building trust. Working with …