Sustainability is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
- Defined by the United Nations Brundtland Commission in 1987.
Participants in this program will explore the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) prior to selecting one engineering-related goal to examine through both technological innovation and societal change pathways. While innovation in science and engineering underpins the drive to achieve many of these goals, such advances are only impactful if adopted by society.
Course content will primarily focus on discussion and breakout sessions. As the week progresses, participants will work in groups to research and select a specific challenge, holding brief "report out" sessions along the way to share progress and brainstorm solutions together. The final product at the end of the week will be a five-minute, participant-created video on their chosen topic. All course work will be AI-enabled, with participants utilizing AI tools to conduct research, generate illustrative images and diagrams, and draft copy.
Professor McIntosh
Professor McIntosh is the Zisman Family Professor and Department Chair in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. His interdisciplinary research focuses on the development of novel materials and electrochemical systems for energy and environmental applications.
