To borrow the words of this year’s TD Walter Bean Professor in Environment, Sir Andrew Steer, “we must have the courage to act” because the impacts of climate change are already here. That courage is something our alumni demonstrate every day whether they’re leading clean energy innovations, shaping sustainable policies, or helping communities adapt to a changing climate. Your work reminds us that the path from fossil fuel dependence to a cleaner, more equitable energy future may be challenging, but it’s one we’re navigating together.
In this issue of ENVision, we share how our alumni, researchers and students are driving the energy transition and shaping real-world solutions. You’ll also find a record number of class notes, underscoring that our Environment community continues to grow, connect and inspire.
Enjoy the stories and updates in this issue and please stay in touch.
Environment alum, Humberto Gutierrez (BES ’15), shares how a leading North American energy infrastructure company is helping build the path to a lower-carbon future.
Since its construction, solar panels have been a key feature of Environment 3 (EV3). This past year, as part of a revitalization project, additional solar panels and brand-new measurement equipment were installed and have brought fresh research opportunities to benefit both campus and community.
At Waterloo’s inaugural Energy Transitions Networking Forum, industry partners and talented Waterloo students envisioned a decarbonized future and how they can drive transformative change in the energy sector.
TD Walter Bean Professor in the Environment, Sir Andrew Steer, shared powerful insights on how leaders, innovators and communities can scale solutions for a more sustainable future.
