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Morrow, a Kathwari Honors Program student who received her bachelors degree in biology this May from WCSU, will begin a one-year program this fall to attain a Master's of Science in Sustainable Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom.
Her ultimate objective is to earn a doctorate in a related field and embark on a career in renewable energy research and development, either at a higher education institution or in the private sector.
Morrow learned a valuable lesson in sustainability from the decision of her parents, Mark and Dunja, to have solar panels installed on the roof of their Danbury home five years ago, according to a press release.
Ive helped my dad with these building projects, such as when we installed a geothermal heating and cooling unit at our home, Morrow said in a press release. Ive been interested in sustainable energy for a long time, but it was only after I came to Western that I set my course of study to pursue this as a career.
Her parents German heritage has helped to heighten her awareness of environmental concerns that have driven energy policy actions across Western Europe, she added in a press release, so the need for using more renewable energy sources has always been a strong interest of mine.
One difference from Europe is that while we are also concerned with our impact on the environment, we take little action to address this concern," she said in a press release. "Were not investing enough in alternative energy sources because coal and oil are so readily available. But these resources eventually are going to run out, and we need to invest in alternative energy now.
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