Addressing the climate crisis: Engineers as solution providers

Goswami, Santonu (2024) Addressing the climate crisis: Engineers as solution providers. People matters.

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Abstract

Nearly two decades ago, as a physics student, I was eager to apply my theoretical knowledge practically. Fate led me to a seminar on polar climate change, where a professor shared his research from the Arctic and Antarctic. Captivated by his work, I joined his lab and enrolled in an Environmental Science and Engineering PhD programme. That choice marked a pivotal moment. I realised that solving the climate crisis required skills from diverse disciplines and went far beyond laboratory physics. Today, I hear similar stories from engineers – talented professionals seeking meaningful impact but often finding limited opportunities in traditional engineering roles. The issue is not with engineering but with the conventional paths many follow. Engineers have the potential to tackle our most urgent challenge: climate change.

Item Type:	Newspaper Article
Authors:	Goswami, Santonu
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Technology Sustainability
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > Research Centre
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URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5869
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