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Jul 9, 2020

International Students Should Be Allowed to Stay and Take Online Classes

 The author with her Environmental Science class at Seneca Rocks. 3 of the 4 students here were international students. I debated whether to put this blog on the Certificate website in case it gets flagged as “political”. However, much like the issue of wearing masks and climate change, there are just some things that require… 

Apr 17, 2020

Meet the first RED Certificate Graduate: Sidy Toure

As a young student in Africa, I did my homework late into the night under candle light and oil lamps. Light and electricity have always been a miraculous gift we couldn’t afford to waste. Because of this, I developed an early curiosity and deep enthusiasm for electrical technology and engineering, “ẻlectrotechnique” in my “official” native… 

Nov 12, 2019

It’s November. Is it too late to apply for graduate school?

The answer is most definitely – NO! Being a lifelong learner, you have taken it for granted that there will always be short seminars and workshops throughout the year that can enhance or add to your skill set. But when you only start thinking of going to graduate school in November for a spring semester… 

Sep 26, 2019

Going Green: States Go 100% Clean Electricity

100% clean electricity? What does this actually mean? Ben Inskeep at EQ Research presented his findings the recent Solar Power International 2019 conference in Salt Lake City. The presentation notes the states that have legally binding targets, and those that have non-binding goals. He also shows the timeline for achieving these targets. Read more here. 

May 9, 2018

So you think you can join the Clean Energy Workforce? Consider These…

Deciding to have a career in clean energy is a bold move that brings many rewards. Aside from catering to our innate ‘goodness’, the clean energy industry is one of the fastest growing industries, attracting energetic, talented and very smart people. That being said, how do you get your name on the top of the…