Alternative Energy Enterprise (Minor)
Michigan Technological University
Date Posted: Oct. 9, 2025
Submitted by: Robin Frederick
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Sustainability Studies & Science,
Technology & Trades
Tags:
sustainability studies
Program Type: Minor
Description
The Alternative Energy Enterprise minor is a multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum managed by the Chemical Engineering department at Michigan Tech. The goal is to analyze, create, or improve technologies to create a sustainable future where our energy needs are met via carbon-neutral sources, lowering our carbon footprint and allowing for energy independence in local communities. Starting out focusing on biofuels (a team which AEE is still proud to have actively running tests,) we have branched out to include geothermal heat, solar power, and sustainability, not only to follow the interests of our students, but to meet the growing demand for engineers and scientists with a familiarity with alternative energy technology.