Professor John Renie of Indiana Tech took 19 aspiring engineers on our Renewable Energy in Germany & Switzerland program in the spring of 2013. To capture the unique highlights of Professor Renie’s program, we sent one of our photographers, Robert Gill, to observe his experiences abroad.
Freiburg. Germany – Vauban, the Green City’s “sustainable model district.” The whole area has been cooperatively planned to be a low-environmental-impact neighborhood.
Heidelberg, Germany – As a German native and expert on local culture and history, Michael Hess is eager to share his knowledge of Freiburg (known as the “Green City”) with the students.
Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg, Germany
Lucerne, Switzerland – The group weathers a gentle rain as they head to the dams of Entlebuch Biosphere—a community powered entirely by renewable energy.
Lucerne, Switzerland – During a final stretch of free time, one group of students visits Lucerne’s Glacier Museum that explains the phenomena that defines the lake-abundant region.
Lucerne, Switzerland – Students examine the hydrodynamic design behind the most efficient turbine blades.
Lucerne, Switzerland – This local guide, who has worked at the Grimsel Hydroelectric Power Plant for over 30 years, explains the model at Lucerne’s Glacier Museum.
Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland – Learning at the famous weather observatory is only half of Mount Pilatus’ draw. The views speak for themselves.
Lucerne, Switzerland – Students hurry to capture a spectacular sunset just outside of their Lucerne hotel.
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