Author: Kevin Block

Alana Smith is a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering who spent her undergraduate years doing research for professors who share her commitment to building a more sustainable future. She became involved in campus sustainability efforts as a participant in the Research, Academics, and Mentoring Pathways program. Under Jasmina Burek’s direction, Smith got involved with a lifecycle assessment project, which analyzes the life span of materials from their creation until they are no longer used.