With growing environmental concerns around the world, there will be an increased need for engineers trained to find creative solutions to pressing environmental problems.
Engineers play a critical role in researching, developing, designing, and producing solutions to environmental issues from air pollution and water contamination to fuel consumption and recycling.
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Two student teams presented their projects to water industry professionals, earning top honors
Zhengyang Li 05.08.2025
Two student teams from Washington University in St. Louis won top honors at the 2025 Midwest Student Design Competition (MSDC), held April 22, 2025, in …
AI, mealworms, aerospace, carbon capture: They’re all innovative approaches companies are taking to try to stop the effects of climate change. A new analysis of the world’s top …
Engineers are at the forefront of innovation, helping advance society and solve some of our biggest problems. Every day, they push the boundaries of what’s possible in technology, construction, manufacturing, medicine, and beyond. As new technologies emerge and industry standards …
National Science Foundation grant is largest in McKelvey Engineering history
Beth Miller 08.21.2024
To minimize the impact of man-made climate change, it is essential to significantly and rapidly decrease carbon dioxide emissions while simultaneously meeting the energy and manufacturing needs of …
At the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), we focus on creative answers to today’s energy challenges. From breakthroughs in fundamental science …
The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) is a multi-disciplinary association for professionals dedicated to the advancement of the environmental …