Alumni

Andrew Westenbroek

Class of 2020: Andrew Westenbroek

BS in Energy Science and Technology; minors in Energy Policy & Economics

In just two short years the Institute for Energy Studies has provided me with more than I ever imagined. It has given me the chance to learn from…

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Sam Bliss

Sam Bliss

Environmental Economics - Environmental Policy

The coolest thing about being in the first round of students to take courses through the Institute for Energy Studies is seeing all my peers'…

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Solomon Duke is one of three crew members wearing protective equipment and inspecting power conduits indoors.

Solomon Duke

B.S. in Energy Science and Technology

Solomon Duke’s career path has been nothing short of exciting. After graduating from Western in 2022 with a B.S. in Energy Science and Technology…

Stella Bjånesøy is wearing a tan blazer over a white shirt and has long, brown hair. She is standing against a wall and is smiling gently.

Stella Bjånesøy

BA Energy Policy and Management

Known as the “capital of fjords,” Bergen lies on Norway’s southwestern coast. Nestled between the largest fjords in the country, the city is…