Jonathan Durst – President of Engineers for a Sustainable World

I am a military veteran, having served 6 years in the U.S. Navy aboard a fast-attack submarine (USS San Juan) as a nuclear propulsion plant operator.  Currently I am pursuing a civil/environmental engineering degree at the University of Iowa.  I also work as a licensed water treatment plant operator at the University, and as a research assistant for Professor Craig Just.  Along with my role as president, I am heading up the organizing effort for a 350.org event to promote climate change awareness.

David Crawford – Habitat for Humanity Home Energy Monitoring Project Leader

I am a junior at the University of Iowa pursuing an Environmental Engineering major and a French minor.  Upon completion of my undergraduate studies I would like to consider graduate school, and I eventually plan to work overseas in underdeveloped countries improving communities’ standards of living.  I joined Engineers for a Sustainable World in the spring of my sophomore year and have participated in various projects and volunteer activities since, such as The Green Expo, recycling for the Jazz Festival, Rummage at the Ramp, and ESW’s sustainability booth at the Iowa State Fair.  I also helped complete ESW’s first lighting audit of North Hall.  I am currently working on an energy audit project with Habitat for Humanity that involves implementing an energy monitoring device in new homes to allow homeowners to gain a visual understanding of their energy consumption and its equivalent monetary value.

Amber Johnson – Lighting Audits Project Leader

Junior in Chemical Engineering
Focus Area: Energy and Environment
Involvement in ESW: Project Leader for the Campus Lighting Audits.  Also involved with rummage in the ramp, recycling at Jazzfest, and outreach at the Green Expo and Iowa State Fair. Interests: In addition to ESW, I am involved in the leadership teams of two other engineering student organizations as the Conference Chair of Society of Women Engineers and Vice President of American Institute of Chemical Engineers.  In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, cooking, and taking advantage of all that Iowa City has to offer!

Ted Krausman – Quaker Oats Wind Energy Assessment Project Leader

I am a junior in civil engineering with a focus in water resources.  I joined ESW in 2007 have since been involved with several projects, most recently Rummage in the Ramp and recycling at the Iowa City Jazz Festival.  I am the lead non-project activity coordinator for ESW, which allows me to coordinate social and community service events for ESW members.  I also provide logistical assistance to project leaders and am always welcoming of new ideas for projects and events.  In addition to ESW, I am a member of Engineers Without Borders, the American Society of Civil Engineers, Chi Epsilon, and mentor through the Women in Science and Engineering program.  I look forward to making this a great year for everyone involved with ESW!