The Swaliga Foundation — A Year in Review & The STEAM into the Future InitiativeThe Swaliga Foundation’s mission is to cultivate learning globally and inspire young people to connect their passion to successful careers.Jan 26, 2021Jan 26, 2021
Rumination on Racism in America in 2020As I watch what is going on in America, I think of the journey my color has made to this country. I am a first-generation American…Jun 14, 2020Jun 14, 2020
Thoughts on Diligence from “Better” by Atul GawandeThrough the history of washing hands in hospitals, I find an instructive microcosm of improving diligence in one’s work.Apr 26, 2020Apr 26, 2020
I’ve decided to buy a houseA house that would serve as a prototype and case study for the design, development, and operation of sustainable real estate.Jan 17, 2020Jan 17, 2020
How much can I help reduce CO2 emissions from buildings?You can achieve amazing progress if you set a clear goal and find a measure that will drive progress toward that goal. This may seem…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
They say we need more diversity in STEM. Here’s our answer to the call.In fact, one of Lemond’s students attributes his decision to study mechanical engineering in college to the foundation’s efforts.Jun 11, 2019Jun 11, 2019
Observations from the Partner Advisory Board meeting at UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built…It was a wonderful learning experience that showed me current thinking by researchers and industry leaders. Here are some observations…Apr 27, 2019Apr 27, 2019
How I returned to mechanical engineering to defend our climate..is part of an emerging trend in sustainability and climate action. A trend that may just get us all on the road to solving climate change.Mar 25, 2019Mar 25, 2019
Lessons learned from the Digital Farm Lab, my first deep dive into entrepreneurshipIn the summer of 2017, my team and I kickstarted a Digital Farm Lab. Our mission was to improve food security by bringing agricultural…Feb 21, 20192Feb 21, 20192
