EcoLabs: Energy-Efficient Lab Monitoring and Optimization System
EcoLabs is an AI-powered sensor system designed to optimize energy usage in research labs at BU, reducing emissions and slashing lab energy costs.
Emiliano Valencia-Donohue
Emiliano Valencia-Donohue (ENG’25) is an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering.
CarbNo Microgrid
CarbNo Microgrid aims to design a reversible electrolyzer powered by a green energy source that is capable of storing hydrogen for long periods of time. By doing so, the system will be able to provide energy in times of need (i.e. extreme weather events), when the grid may not be reliable.
BuzzBites
BuzzBites is tackling the high environmental costs of conventional protein sources by introducing convenient and tasty insect-based snacks to provide a high-quality protein alternative with a minimal ecological footprint.
BUBubbles!
BUBubbles! is addressing the excessive use of water and energy associated with laundry in BU’s dorms. By giving students one free weekly washing and drying cycle, BUBubbles! can help students be more conscious of their impact on the environment, limiting their loads to once per week and reducing dryer usage.
Iffany Zou
Iffany Zou (CAS’25) is an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences.
BU Closet
BU Closet is Boston University’s shared closet promoting conscious consumerism through free and sustainable clothing swaps. By redistributing used items, BU Closet aims to reduce textile waste, extend the life cycle of clothes, and build a community through sustainable fashion.
Black Excellence
Black Excellence is bringing together black creatives through film screenings to foster new bonds and networking opportunities for black creatives who haven’t met each other.
Engineers Without Borders: Borehole Implementation at the Ogiek Kwanza Secondary School in Kenya
Engineers Without Borders is serving the Ogiek Kwanza, Kenya community by implementing boreholes at the Ogiek Kwanza Secondary School to bring clean and sufficient water to the community.
NBA2k25 Tournament
NBA2k25 Tournament serves men of color in the Boston area through a laid-back tournament where they can get to know men of color from different colleges without any barriers.