As the world faces the challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable energy solutions becomes more pressing, engineering education has taken on even greater significance. 

The urgent need to address these issues has made sustainable energy a topic of immense importance and interest for students. To ensure that a diverse range of students can engage with this critical issue, educational outreach is essential. By providing opportunities for a wider cross-section of society to learn about sustainable energy and contribute to the transformation towards a more sustainable future, we can create a more equitable and just society. In this context, engineering education can play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators who will drive the transition to a sustainable energy future.

This course topic informs and engages students to be thoughtful, rather than passive, consumers of energy. Students gain the knowledge necessary to be articulate in career, community, and personal arenas regarding renewable energy resources. In addition, students develop the ability to evaluate and respond to present and future technological changes that impact their energy use in the workplace, at home, and in the community.