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PROJECTS
Since the founding of the Oakland University Chapter in February of 2021, the members have created a number of project plans, implemented volunteer work, events and have formed partnerships with like-minded organizations. This page highlights some of these efforts!
PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPS.
See below for more details on the projects that our chapter has been working on! We are always open to ideas for new projects so make sure to let us know about your own ideas in the form below.
HAVE AN IDEA?
Have a project idea or interested in becoming a project lead?We'd love to hear any project ideas or suggestions that our members might have! Please fill out this form with your contact information and let us know your thoughts.
SOLAR CHARGING STATION.
Engineers for a Sustainable World - Oakland University (ESW-OU) is excited to be kicking off our first design project. Starting Fall of 2021 our chapter will be designing, building, and implementing a solar-powered outdoor charging station for the Oakland University campus. This will be achieved by retrofitting a picnic table with a battery storage unit and then attaching this base to a homemade solar canopy. The intent of this project is twofold. Primarily, this will be used by students to charge their electronics while enjoying the fresh air. Secondly, this project will help teach students about how much of a carbon footprint something as simple as charging a phone can have on the world.
RENEW.
“Renew” is a collaborative project with students from the University of Michigan. It is to be a website that homeowners and businesses can utilize to learn everything there is to know about powering their lives through solar power, including types and costs. We have assisted with the groundwork and research, creating a flowchart of what to consider when thinking about switching to solar energy. Currently, our group is creating a calculator tool to assist in teaching the financial breakdowns of solar power.
VOLUNTEER WORK.
​ESW-OU prides itself on helping those in and around the Metro Detroit area. Through volunteering thus far, we have built a critter fence to stop deer from eating produce at Oakland Hills Community Garden, spread mulch around walkways at the Growing Pontiac garden, and have offered our services to OU’s Organic Farm student organization. Throughout the school year, we plan on continuing to service the community and bring innovative new ideas to each service opportunity.
PARTNERSHIPS &
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT.
OU ESW Hosts General Motors CSO Kristen Siemen.
General Motor's Chief Sustainability Officer, Kristen Siemen was hosted by the OU ESW chapter for a lunch and learn event on March 24th, 2022 . During this public event Kristen Siemen shared insight from her career path and information about the ongoing sustainability initiatives of GM.
