Insects as a New Protein Source
Our Mission
This project revolves around the analysis of how beneficial insects will be in the near future. With a rising population and smaller spaces to live and grow crops, the growth of insects is necessary for a sustainable future. In order to determine how efficient insects are in terms of reduced CO2 emissions and how feasible they will be as a food source for humans, literature analysis, as well as technical and financial analysis will be done in order to determine the viability of insects in the future.
We aim to show how insects as a food source can simultaneously reduce CO2 emissions and malnourishment rates globally.
MEET THE TEAM
Kenneth Nguyen
I'm another 4th year EE with a focus in power electronics.I find sustainability important going into the future and hope to make a small difference with this project.
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Summer Rutherford
I am a 4th year Electrical Engineering student with a focus on power electronics and power systems. I will be working on the RF/power team at Raytheon in Goleta after graduation. I am new to sustainability, but this project really interests me and has made me seriously consider the world's options to reduce C02 emissions going forward.
Eric Hafemann
I'm a 4th year Chemistry and Biochemistry student with a background in Research and Development at E&J Gallo Winery. My studies and internship opportunities have focused largely on the scientific approach to maximize process efficiency, which relates closely with sustainability. I am excited to be apart of this project and explore possibilities for approaching a more sustainable food source for the world.