Net Zero for Boise State

**Starting Spring 2025**

Three students sitting at a table and talking — *Materials Science and Engineering, classroom marketing shots, Micron Engineering Center. Photo: Patrick Sweeney*

What is the ambitious goal of this project?

Create a plan and implement specific actions that will eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from campus.

Experience Gained

Students will understand the full scope of Boise State’s greenhouse gas emissions. They will analyze the most impactful actions. Students will implement at least one project on campus to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and in the process will learn about the challenges and complexities of eliminating fossil fuels.

Methodologies and/or Technologies used to achieve project goals

Case studies
Design thinking
Engineering lab
Fundraising and/or grant writing
Laboratory testing
Market research
Quantitative research methods
Systems engineering

Preferred preparation: None. Projects will be based on skills and interest of students.

Majors or Interests Needed

Any/all

VIP Coach Information

Dr. Amy Moll is a professor in the college of engineering. Her research background is in the materials that are used in semiconductor devices and microelectronics. She is also passionate about practical projects that improve the sustainability of campus.

Course Information

VIP 200, VIP 400, VIP 401 or VIP 500
Full semester course. Choose to enroll in 1 or 2 credits.
Team meetings: In-person, meeting times to be decided once students register

Interested in joining this team?

For more information and to request a permission number to register contact Dr. Amy Moll at amoll@boisestate.edu Phone: (208) 426-5719 OR complete this interest form and someone will contact you. Check out this page for tips on contacting a professor.

To register

To register search by Subject: Vertically Integrated Projects, read the project description to find the right section of VIP 200, 400, or 500. Use permission number, here are instructions Add with a permission number