Utilizing Policy & AI-Powered Sorting to Reduce Organic Waste in Twin Cities, Minnesota LandfillsAbstract How can solid waste management issues be remediated with sustainable or smart waste management in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota? Introduction &...
Heat-Pump Water Heaters to Retrofit Old-Dwellings in LAAbstract How can we retrofit older dwellings in Los Angeles, California for improved energy efficiency and climate resilience? This proposal addresses the need to improve energy efficiency and climate resilience...
Increasing Non-Car Modes of Transportation in Irvine, CAAbstract How can we increase access to non-car modes of transportation in Irvine, California? The City of Irvine’s transportation landscape, serving a population of over 314,000 across 66 square miles, is...
Retrofitting Multifamily Dwellings in New York Disadvantaged CommunitiesAbstract How can we retrofit older dwellings in New York, New York for improved energy efficiency and climate resilience? A majority of New York’s housing infrastructure has not been updated in...
From Oil to Opportunity: A Just Transition in Houston’s Energy SectorAbstract How can we ensure a just transition for workers in fossil-fuel dependent industries in Houston, Texas? Metropolitan areas such as Houston, Texas became notable post-Industrial Revolution due...
Power Resilience in Chico: Microgrids for Fire Safety and ReliabilityAbstract How can we reduce the need for public safety power shutoffs in Northern California? We propose the development of an underground, weather-resistant microgrid to mitigate the impacts of...
Innovative Solutions to Food Insecurity: Vertical Farming & Food Distribution in San Antonio, TXAbstract How can food insecurity be addressed in San Antonio, Texas with consideration for water scarcity and drought? As of 2025, approximately 16.8% of San Antonio’s...
Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect Through Green Infrastructure in Detroit, MichiganAbstract How can building materials and building design be optimized in Detroit, Michigan to reduce the effects of the urban heat island effect? Detroit, Michigan is one of many...
Combating Groundwater Contamination in the San Joaquin ValleyAbstract How can groundwater contamination levels in San Joaquin Valley, California be improved to address the health impacts of long-term exposure? The San Joaquin Valley (SJV), home to over 4.3 million...
Coachella Valley Water Sustainability: Reducing Reliance on the Colorado RiverAbstract How can we reduce dependence on scarce groundwater resources in Coachella Valley, California? The Coachella Valley’s water supply comes from groundwater, recycled water, and...
