SWATeams | ILLINOIS

Car Culture and Climate Change: A Student Op-Ed

Apr 1, 2020 | News Releases, Transportation

When you slip into the driver’s seat, are you aware of the numerous processes taking place all around you? The instant you press the start button, the motor starts to turn, the fuel system pressurizes, and spark plugs initiate combustion, resulting in the pistons...

Worms and All: What You Should Know (and Love) About Composting

Mar 25, 2020 | News, News Releases, Zero Waste

What is Composting? Composting is the process of organic matter (things that were once living) breaking down into nutrient-rich soil. Compost can consist of yard scraps — like twigs, leaves, and clippings — or food scraps — like coffee grounds, eggshells, and banana...

Meet Mallory Mahen

Mar 9, 2020 | Education, Land & Water, SWATeams

Mallory Mahen is a sophomore studying Technical Systems Management in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES), and serves as the Clerk for the Land & Water and Education SWATeams. In addition to her involvement with the Student...

Meet Jayce Carlson

Feb 14, 2020 | Energy, SWATeams

Meet Jayce Carlson, a freshman studying Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) in the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) and a student voting member of the Energy SWATeam. Carlson became involved with her team because she...

Meet Sarthak Prasad

Feb 10, 2020 | SWATeams, Transportation

Meet Sarthak Prasad, Sustainable Transportation Assistant at Facilities & Services (F&S) and a member of the Transportation SWATeam. Prasad attended the U of I as a master’s student, and he has been working for F&S since graduation. The...

Meet Sowmiya Raju

Feb 7, 2020 | Energy, Resilience Working Advisory Team, SWATeams

Meet Sowmiya Raju, a senior in Global Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) and a student clerk for the Energy and Resilience SWATeams. The Energy SWATeam’s goal is to work toward net-zero GHG emissions through the use of renewable energy and...