Meet Adrika Vats, a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering who is serving as an iCAP clerk for the 2024-2025 school year. She is on the Energy Team, working to increase the energy efficiency of buildings on campus.
Vats discovered the iCAP Teams through a friend who previously served as a clerk. She quickly realized that iCAP Team efforts would be a great way to explore her interests in sustainability, and began her work in fall 2024. Some of the initiatives Vats helps with include adding solar rooftops to buildings around campus and recommending specific upgrades to improve energy efficiency. She also researches energy strategies and solutions to support the rest of her team’s goals.
For Vats, working towards environmental causes is a group effort. “I believe everyone should play a part,” she said. Joining an iCAP team gave her the opportunity to work on projects that not only align with her values, but make a real impact on the campus community. Vats hopes to make lasting improvements that will move our campus closer to our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner.
In her free time, Vats enjoys the company of her family and friends. She also has an insatiable sweet tooth and loves dancing to de-stress. A dog lover at heart, Vats is always excited to share her dog’s photo album!
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— Article by iSEE Communications Intern Anjali Yedavalli