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Situation:
Situation:
As part of my undergraduate Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) at WPI, I collaborated with a team of three to assist the University of Worcester (UW), Worcester Bosch, and the Heart of Worcestershire College in exploring public perceptions of hydrogen as a fuel for domestic heating.
Task:
Task:
The project focused on gathering data from UK residents and UW students to understand their opinions and concerns about using hydrogen in domestic heating systems.
Poster developed for University of Worcester UK students as apart fo a public education initiative.
Action:
Action:
I was actively involved in designing and conducting open-ended, in-person surveys to document public sentiment and identify key topics of interest. These surveys revealed that the Worcester community was generally open to adopting hydrogen as an energy source, provided sufficient educational and cost-related information currently available.
Door hanger developed for the Worcester UK community as apart of a public education initiative
Result:
Result:
Based on these findings, I developed and designed targeted educational materials including a poster, door hanger, and trifold brochure. In these materials, I addressed the specific needs of different demographics and recommended a public education campaign to further promote understanding of hydrogen technology.
In addition to shaping educational resources, we suggested continuing the UW pilot project as a platform for community engagement and technician training in alternative heating systems. We presented our findings to Lord Richard Faulkner and other supporters of the Worcester, UK project site.
This experience not only allowed me to engage with sustainability leaders in the Worcester community but also strengthened my skills in data collection, analysis, and public engagement. It was incredibly rewarding to contribute to a project that advances the conversation around renewable energy and sustainable practices.
The Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) is one of the most distinctive elements of the WPI Plan and WPI’s signature project-based curriculum, giving every WPI student the experience of working in interdisciplinary teams to solve a problem or need that lies at the intersection of science and society.
Unlike an academic course, this nine-credit-hour requirement involves students working in teams, with students not in their major, to tackle an issue that relates science, engineering, and technology to society. Sustainability serves as a common theme for IQPs, many of which address problems related to energy, environment, sustainable development, education, cultural preservation, and technology policy. -Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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