Here at ESW Cornell, we aim to forge innovative, lasting solutions to local and global sustainability challenges.
ESW Global's mission and vision state:
"We strive to empower students and professionals to tackle sustainability challenges. We work towards a sustainable world supported by a network of passionate engineers. Our goals are as follows:
1. Design and implement hands-on sustainability projects across the globe.
2. Educate students and practicing engineers on sustainability best practices.
3. Unite those passionate about sustainability in a productive international network."
Members of ESW participate in projects belonging to one of four major teams: Resource, Renewal, & Outreach (RRO); Renewable Energy Solutions (RES); Carbon Neutrality (CN); and Operations (OPs). Each team is comprised of multiple sub-teams, which allows every member to get real design, building, and communication experience. In doing so, we not only hope to create positive community impacts, but provide our team members with the skills necessary for future careers in sustainability and engineering.
We are always open to new ideas for projects, so if you have an idea, let us know below and we will try to make it happen!
Every semester, we hold various professional development workshops for project team members, on common industry skills such as CAD, Python, and machine learning. Additionally, ESW brings in speakers and industry experts to educate us about company life and sustainable initiatives.
Subteam members can also work on expanding outreach with local stakeholders and exploring community sustainability projects. Recent, previous local collaborations include Ithaca Bikeshare (with Business, Policy, & Analytics), Finger Lakes Independence Center (with Inclusive Innovation), etc.
Beyond Cornell's campus, our impact extends to the national Engineers for a Sustainable World network! Members have an opportunity to attend the annual ESWCon, at which chapters from across the country come together to present their projects and learn from one another. These conferences provide opportunities to showcase our work and engage with sustainability initiatives from other universities.