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Carbon Footprinting Team
Kloe Kimbrell
kqkimbre@mtu.edu
Micah Watkin
mawatkin@mtu.edu
The Carbon Footprinting Team is responsible for gathering and analyzing data determining the official Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory and subsequent carbon footprint for Michigan Tech annually. The first annual footprint was calculated for the fiscal year 2008 and resulted in the formation of the Green Campus Enterprise. Data utilized in determining the GHG inventory includes various sources both directly on Michigan Tech property and outside sources. Data includes such aspects as energy (gas, propane, electricity), fertilizers and refrigerants, solid waste, as well as commuting associated with the university via car and airplane. The results from determining the carbon footprint can help to elucidate high sources of GHG emissions and potential areas where reduction can be achieved.
Aquaponics
Emily Johnson
jemily@mtu.edu
Olivia Amash
oramash@mtu.edu
Kirsten LaMere
kelamere@mtu.edu
The aquaponics team has a goal of creating a small-scale aquaponics system to be located in the area. The team has three systems in various stages of design and prototyping, including one in the Bubble Greenhouse on Campus!
Bioretention
Addison Jeltema
akjeltem@mtu.edu
Meredith Makowski
mgmakows@mtu.edu
Lydia Minzey
leminzey@mtu.edu
Katherine Schneider
kmschne1@mtu.edu
The Bioretention team formed in response to the many spots around campus that accumulate water during heavy rain events. A lack of ground infiltration and insufficient storm water conveyance creates puddles around the sidewalks of Michigan Tech. Rain gardens will reduce the amount of storm water that gets conveyed into storm drains and ends up in the Portage Canal and will alleviate the issue of puddles forming around campus sidewalks. Additionally, the team is also researching the construction of a natural swimming pool, which can bring additional biodiversity to a recreational activity.
Composting
Claire Mattern
cematter@mtu.edu
Kaylynn Klinges
kmklinge@mtu.edu
This team is evaluating the current state of composting on campus and developing an implementation plan for Facilities Management that will support the advancement of composting initiatives on campus. Planning will allow for future investment in sustainable operations and better position the organization for funding opportunities and sufficient allocation of operational resources.
Bike Lab
Aidan Bustos
aebustos@mtu.edu
The Bike Lab is working the Sustainability Office to help students maintain their bikes to promote alternative transportation on campus.
Solar
Caden Hoyt
cdhoyt@mtu.edu
Ben Paddock
bnpaddoc@mtu.edu
Anika Cameron
acameron@mtu.edu
The Solar team is conducting preliminary planning into installing a solar field for the Houghton Water Treatment Plant to help them reduce their carbon footprint. In the past, the team worked to determine the feasibility of installing solar panels on the EERC.
Net Zero Alberta
Anna Presseller
apressel@mtu.edu
Adrian Calderon
eablanco@mtu.edu
Net Zero Alberta is working with the Ford Center to reduce their carbon footprint, through various projects. So far the team has performed a Home Energy Audit and gathered data to determine the current state of the area.
Transport
Lauren Denzin
ljdenzin@mtu.edu
Skylar Zajac
This team is working on improving the Hancock and Evening shuttle routes provided by the university in an effort to reduce the university’s transportation based emissions.
Waste Heat
Ashe Yarbrough
lyarbrou@mtu.edu
Caden Chritz
ctchritz@mtu.edu
Olivia Thompson
othompso@mtu.edu
This team is working on designing a system that will capture waste heat from various buildings on campus, and redirecting it. Their current project revolves around capturing waste heat from the Chemical Sciences building’s chillers to help heat and cool the building. They have also completed projects in the EERC, capturing waste heat from the server room to heat sidewalks and in the Dow building’s chillers to deliver cold water to labs as well as research heat extraction methods. Removing the heat from the server room will also cool the space down, cutting on air conditioning costs. They are working with Facilities’ Energy Management Team and a fast-paced construction schedule to implement changes.
