The UNC Clean Tech Summit: More than a Decade Old and Still Growing
By Victoria Farella Victoria Farella is a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in environmental sciences on the quantitative energy systems track. She is also pursuing minors in data science and risk management. Connecting Students and Clean Tech Professionals … Read more
Learning About Clean Energy Through a Case Competition at UNC
By Nicole Coursey Nicole Coursey is a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in Environmental Studies on the Sustainability track and minoring in Data Science and Pre-Business. She chose to participate in UNC’s first Clean Energy Case Competition due to her … Read more
Exploring a Growing Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain in N.C.
By Sarah Masters Sarah Masters is a junior at UNC studying environmental science with minors in data science and philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE). Sarah has been working with the North Carolina Collaboratory since the spring semester of 2023 as … Read more
Pursuing Passions Through Carolina’s Environment and Science Communication Dual Degree Program
By Sarah Padyk A proud double Tar Heel in the making, Sarah Padyk is a master’s student at UNC-Chapel Hill in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, studying strategic communication. She graduated with distinction in May of 2022 with … Read more
Epsilon Eta: Building a Community for Students with a Passion for Environmental Interests
By Sanjana Venkatraman Sanjana Venkatraman is currently a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill studying Environmental Science (B.S.) on the quantitative energy systems track, and concentrating in energy management. Her current minor is urban planning. She is also involved with Renewable Energy … Read more
Making Carolina’s Campus More Bike Friendly
By Addie McAllaster Addie McAllaster is a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill double majoring in Environmental Studies (Sustainability Track) and English Comparative Literature (Film Concentration). One of the great advantages of living in a college town such as Chapel Hill is … Read more
Evaluating North Carolina’s Options to Decarbonize N.C.’s Electricity Sector
By Jonas Monast Jonas Monast is the C. Boyden Gray Distinguished Fellow, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center on Climate, Energy, Environment & Economics (CE3) at the UNC School of Law. Editor’s Note: During the spring of 2020 the … Read more
Winning Idea! The story behind clinching the Strata Solar Clean Tech Award
By Zach Walker and Olivia Corriere Brainstorming and building out the idea For the past two years, we have served as co-chairs of the Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee. As such, we often find ourselves in conversation about energy … Read more
Coming Full Circle: Accelerating the Circular Economy
By Bailey McNeill Bailey McNeill is a senior Environmental Studies major and Public Policy minor at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she is also a member of Epsilon Eta Environmental Honors Fraternity. Coming Full Circle On the morning of Friday, September 13, … Read more
Examining the Impact of Plastics on the Environment Through a Podcast Series
By Brooke Bauman Brooke Bauman is a junior environmental sciences major and journalism minor at UNC-Chapel Hill. Brooke was recently recognized by the Udall Foundation for her leadership on environmental issues at Carolina. Taking an Interest in Understanding More … Read more