My name is Eddie Rodriguez and I'm a Junior studying Civil Engineering. I'm originally from Mexico, but I have grown up most of my life in Gulf Shores, AL. Some of the hobbies I enjoy are playing soccer, and sand volleyball, and attending concerts. I look forward to embracing sustainability as an ambassador by promoting solid waste reuse, recycling, repurposing, and reduction.
I am a Civil Engineering major at the University of South Alabama. I love dogs, reading, and spending time with friends. I am an advocate for recycling and sustainability, and, as an ambassador, am looking forward to learning and helping to achieve better environmental protection and sustainable practices.
My name is Timothy Kervin Jr, but I go by TJ. I am a senior in the Engineering department at the University of South Alabama with an interest in Civil Engineering. The specified discipline I have interest in is Structural. My role as an Ambassador will be in assistance to other ambassadors from this university, we will research, innovate, and disperse a deeper knowledge into K-12 students across the South East about how minimizing waste from construction sites or combustion from industrial sites can be minimized to make the world a cleaner place.
Hi, I'm an undergraduate student at the University of South Alabama with a major in Civil Engineering. I was born and raised here in Mobile. Some of my interests are Football, Anime, and trying new recipes. I believe being an Ambassador for Solid Waste Sustainability will be a great opportunity for me to get more experience and exposure to Sustainable Engineering and its environmental impact as I work to become a more well rounded engineer.
Hello, my name is Andrew Lawler. I am an undergraduate student at the University of South Alabama with a major in mechanical engineering. Originally I am from Dothan AL, then I moved to Mobile in 2014, and started college in 2021. Some of my interests are: cinematography, sketching, WW2 machinery, and trying out new or exotic foods. I enjoy learning new things, and in particular I believe it being an Ambassador for Solid Waste Sustainability will be a great opportunity to learn more about the engineering world. I have always strived to make things the best that they can be, and the practice of recycling is just as crucial as the design and the purpose itself. By becoming an ambassador, I want to broaden my knowledge of engineering as well as do my part in creating a perfectly sustainable future.
Hi, my name is Anna and I am from Huntsville AL. I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Alabama. My interests include reading and spending time outdoors. I also spend lots of time in the kitchen, where I enjoy baking and cooking a variety of things. As an ambassador, I am ready to learn and help protect our natural resources. Environmental sustainability is necessary to protect our future.
My name is Serena Goldstein. I am from Ozark,AL. I am a History Education major. My interests include research and shopping. By becoming an ambassador I want to broaden my knowledge on Solid Waste Sustainability because it is necessary to protect our environment.
Greetings everyone I am Snehal Adekar currently a graduate student at south Pursuing MBA in General Management. I am from India and I look forward to serving as an ambassador for the Solid waste Sustainability Hub . I enjoy reading and spending time with my loved ones. As an Ambassador I look forward to not only learn new techniques that would be an aid to a better future but also share ideas and work alongside the marvellous team and provide a bit to Regain and promote Sustainable Lifestyle which would aim at making the best out of all the available resources that we have so that we can have a better brighter future together.
My major is Civil Engineering, and I am a senior in my last semester. I am from Birmingham, Alabama, where I attended Oak Mountain High School. My interests/hobbies include track and field and biking. The role of ambassador is a great opportunity to learn more about sustainability, which is a growing topic in the engineering field.
My name is Veronica Hall and I'm a History major with a minor in International Studies. I'm from Navarre Beach, Florida. I'm interested in houseplants, going to the beach, getting coffee with my friends, and reading. For me, being an ambassador means educating the community on recycling and spreading necessary sustainable practices.
I am Zakiyyah Bonner, a third year Mechanical Engineering major with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering. I am a Mobile native, and I just transferred to the university this past fall. My interests include health and fitness as well as nature. I am excited to be an ambassador for sustainability so that I can better learn to preserve our environment as well as share this knowledge with others.
I am a computer science major. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but raised here in Mobile, Alabama. I am interested in meeting new people and making friends. As an ambassador, I want to help my peers and people in my community realize the power of the individual and a little community can have.
I’m a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering. I’ve completed my undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from India. I'm interested in learning the process of how solid wastes can be recycled. My thoughts on the role of ambassador to learn the methods of solid waste management and helping in setting up camps & trips representing the university.
Hello, my name is Iris Christian and I major in Professional Health Sciences. Mobile, Alabama is my hometown and where I reside. Some of my interests include drawing, cooking, and spending time with my family. I believe as an ambassador it is important to preserve our environment through our actions and through education, so that we may inspire others to adopt a cleaner lifestyle.
My name is Ashwin Dahal and I'm a Mechanical Engineering Major. I am currently a junior and I'm hoping to get a PhD after graduation. I hope to learn and broaden my understanding of what ways I can help with the sustainability process and I'm also hoping to learn new things about the environment. This will not only help me in educating myself about the environment, it will also help me think like an Engineer.
We closed the application for Ambassadors for the Solid Waste Sustainability Hub for 2023 Spring! If you are still interested, please reach out Dr. Wu by email (shenghuawu@southalabama.edu)
Benefits/Role of Serving an Ambassador:
Receiving training on technical knowledge of recycling, repurposing, and reducing solid waste by USA faculty
Earning a Certificate of completion to highlight your resume
Enjoying field trips and activities to understand solid waste recycling practice and management
Building collegiality and networking with Society of Sustainable Engineering and received a free membership
Connection with industry and agency
Enhanced skills for career preparedness
Opening more opportunities for future
Representing USA to promote environmental protection
Participating 2-day summer camps for high school students
Receiving incentives!