Enverus’ Commitment to Fostering a Global Quality of Life
Introduction
The Switch Competition is an exciting global event that brings together the brightest university students to tackle real-world energy challenges. This year, several members of Enverus had the privilege of participating as mentors or judges. Our support for the Switch Energy Alliance, a charitable organization that is dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future that is objective, nonpartisan and sensible, aligns perfectly with our mission at Enverus – powering the global quality of life.
Energy is the most important issue of our time. Energy is the engine of the modern world and has the power to bring billions more out of abject poverty. It is a global problem and will require a global solution.
About the Switch Competition
The Switch Competition is more than just a contest; it’s a platform for students to showcase their problem-solving skills, work alongside like-minded individuals and collaborate with key players in the energy industry. The competition is designed to challenge and inspire students from various academic disciplines to think critically about sustainable energy solutions. Over the past four years, it has attracted more than 3,200 university students from 55 countries, fostering innovation and professional growth.
Enverus’ Mission: Powering the Global Quality of Life
At Enverus, our mission is to power the global quality of life by promoting sustainable energy solutions and innovation. Supporting the Switch Competition is a natural extension of this mission. By engaging with the next generation of energy leaders, we help shape a future where energy is sustainable, equitable and accessible to all.
Highlights From the 2024 Switch Competition
This year’s competition was intense and inspiring, with students from across the world presenting their case studies. After three rounds of rigorous judging, the finalists were announced:
- 1st place: Energy Nexus (IIT Dhanbad, India)
- 2nd place: Quwa (UT Austin, USA)
- 3rd place: Dream Team (University of Houston & Texas A&M, USA)
- 4th place: AKA Energy (University of Calgary, Canada)
- 5th place: Entensification (Missourri S&T, USA)
Mentorship and Participation
Eleven professionals from across Enverus volunteered to give their time to the students over the course of a few weeks. Though the lift was low, the impact was large. Some student groups were unable to complete their projects for submission, whether due to facing energy scarcity at home or managing demanding school workloads. In Nigeria, a wave of blackouts affected the students’ ability to work throughout the month, and despite these setbacks, 14 of 22 teams from Nigeria were still able to submit, and were further inspired to continue contributing to finding a solution to a brighter future.
Mentors from Enverus shared their insights and experiences, highlighting the competition’s impact on both the students and the mentors:
Mentoring AKA Energy was a rewarding experience. The team’s dedication and innovative thinking were truly impressive.
– Bryn Davies, Product Marketing Manager
The Switch Competition provided a unique opportunity to guide and learn from the next generation of energy innovators.
– Sean Kimiagar, Principal Consultant II
Seeing the students’ passion and creativity was incredibly inspiring. My team came to our first meeting with some really creative strategies around fuel for cooking, something we don’t often think about from where we’re sitting.
– Graham Bain, Principal Analyst, Intelligence
There were very interesting insights regionally from where the teams were based that broadened my perspective on energy.
– Connor Begansky, Principal Consultant
Being a mentor was more about being a sounding board to students to help them present their innovative ideas for the final project.
– Patrick Jackson, Sr. Data Analyst
The Impact of the Switch Competition
The Switch Competition benefits students by providing them with practical experience, industry recognition, and the opportunity to network with energy professionals. The innovative solutions presented by the finalists have the potential to make a significant impact on the energy sector. The competition not only helps students develop their skills but also positions them as future leaders in sustainable energy.
Conclusion
The Switch Competition is a vital initiative that aligns with Enverus’ commitment to powering the global quality of life. By supporting such competitions, we help foster innovation and collaboration in the energy industry. We encourage other organizations to support similar initiatives and contribute to a sustainable energy future.
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