Student Energy Board Communications Team (SEBCT)
In mid-February 2023, the Center for Sustainable Energy (ND Energy) at the University of Notre Dame invited members of its Student Energy Board to serve on its newly established Student Energy Board Communications Team (SEBCT). The primary role of the team is to create a pathway for students to ask questions, share ideas, and seek knowledge related to sustainable energy research and other relevant topics of interest. The team also aims to connect with campus entities, such as The Observer, to collaborate on story ideas, social media posts, and other activities in support of ND Energy’s overall communications strategy.
With the close of the semester coming soon, the SEBCT will take the summer off and then come back in full swing this fall.
Grace Collins '25
Majors: Economics and Sociology
Minors: Energy Studies and Data Science
Dorm: Lewis Hall
Activities: ND Rowing, Student Energy Board
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Favorite Renewable Energy Source: Solar, because I think harvesting energy from the same source is really cool!
Fun Fact: I have an 18-pound cat named Felix!
Raleigh Kuipers '25
Majors: Global Affairs and Spanish
Minors: Civil & Human Rights and European Studies
Dorm: Lyons Hall
Activities: Kellogg International Scholar, Klau Institute Student Leadership Team, Hesburgh Democracy Fellow, Student Policy Network, Student Energy Board
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Favorite Renewable Energy Source: I am interested in geothermal energy, because of the potential for implementation in Latin America and Oceania.
Fun Fact: I am currently re-watching Project Runway, which was my favorite show as a child.
Samantha Sebastian '26
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Energy Studies
Dorm: McGlinn Hall (Roll Rocks!)
Activities: Filipino American Student Organization, Society of Women Engineers, Student Energy Board
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawai'i
Favorite Renewable Energy Source: Solar! It is my favorite renewable energy since my mom happily declared our electricity bill went down after installing the panels on our roof and also the panels produce zero emissions during power generation while having a decent lifespan of several decades.
Fun Fact: My favorite artist is Lady Gaga, and one of my biggest dreams is to see her front row live!
Questions?
Please contact Barbara Villarosa, Business and Communications Program Director, at villarosa.2@nd.edu or 574-631-4776, for questions or additional information about the SEBCT.