Environment and Sustainability

Our group focused on the declining bee population, which has been a source of concern for the agricultural industry. Although pollinators are made up of a diverse variety of species, bees perform a majority of pollination, specifically in agriculture. The decline of bee pollinators inevitably has decreased crop yield, which is disadvantageous from an environmental

We took on the problem of providing something can be used in water bottles and eventually sinks in order to provide clean drinking water for people who struggle to get it around the world. LUNA: Accessible Water For All Poster

Our grand challenge is to reinvent the toilet. Contemporary flushing toilets waste an immense amount of water and also spread aerosols carrying viruses and bacteria when flushed. Through our research we discovered that vacuum toilets use roughly one-twelfth of the water per flush and also produce significantly fewer aerosols. We conducted a survey of Chapman

Our goal is to manage disease outbreak by using UVC light as a new, efficient yet effective form of sanitation. It is important to find a way to successfully clean commonly touched/used surfaces multiple times a day to reduce the spread while trying to help maintain good public health. Using UVC Light as an Effective

There are many environmental consequences such as pollution and climate change exacerbated by Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), also known as plastic. PET water bottles, specifically, are a significant source of pollution on the planet. Our Grand Challenge Initiative aims to lessen the environmental consequences caused by plastic bottles by finding an alternative. Polylactic acid (PLA), a

Lack of access to clean drinking water is an immediate issue that needs to be addressed. Our goal was to build a cost-effective and efficient solar desalination model that can bring clean drinking water to families in need. For our solution, we devised a blueprint of our portable solar desalination model, estimated an idealistic water

Our grand challenge addresses the decline in Apis mellifera populations and proposes a solution for preserving this species of pollinator by providing them with a more nutritious diet. As a team, we have conducted research to identify four plants that show potential for providing bees with novel health benefits. The four plants we chose to