Undergraduate degree: St. John's University, Applied Physics with minors in Math and Hispanic Studies, 2010

Age: 25

Dual degree: Mechanical Engineering

Prior to SNRE: I worked as a research engineer at the Center for Energy and Environment in Minneapolis, MN. There, I worked on research projects central to the company's mission, improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

Why Sustainable Systems?: My goal in life is help to engineer a more sustainable energy system. I've always enjoyed engineering and math, but without rooting it in a real world, we will never truly be able to understand how to make positive change. By pursuing the dual degree in Sustainable Systems and Mechanical Engineering, I hope to be able to use my engineering tools to make a positive impact.

The best part of SNRE so far: I really appreciate being surrounded by peers equally as passionate about sustainability and energy issues.  People are here because they care.

“SNREdiest” thing he’s done: Talked energy and sustainability over beers at one of Ann Arbor's fine brewpubs. Also, when I first came to SNRE I was a little weirded out by the composting toilets, but I can now proudly say that I frequent them daily!

After graduation: I hope to work in a position from which I can help engineer a more sustainable energy system, whether that is at a non-profit, utility, corporation, or at a university pursuing a PhD.