About Us
Founded in Fall 2024, CSalt is a registered student organization at Cornell University, working under the guidance of Associate Professor Lenan Zhang in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Our team is developing a wave-powered desalination system, with plans to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy's Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) held every May in Portland, Oregon.
Our Mission
Founded in Fall 2024, CSalt is a registered student organization at Cornell University, working under the guidance of Associate Professor Lenan Zhang in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Our team is developing a wave-powered desalination system, with plans to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy's Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) held every May in Portland, Oregon.
Our Core Values
The principles that drive our mission to solve global water challenges and keep us beating with passion and purpose
Sustainability
We believe clean water should be accessible to all, yet pollution and costly extraction often create barriers. Our student-led team is developing a wave-powered desalination system to make water extraction more sustainable and affordable.
Innovation
We embrace creative problem-solving and cutting-edge technology to design a scalable solution for global water scarcity, constantly seeking new ways to improve and challenge conventional methods.
Community
We aim to educate the Cornell and Ithaca communities about sustainability and water access challenges, empowering individuals to make a positive impact through outreach and collaboration.
Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
CSalt is participating in the U.S. Department of Energy's Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC)
National Competition
U.S. Department of Energy's premier marine energy competition
Real-World Impact
Developing solutions for global water accessibility challenges
Innovation Focus
Wave-powered desalination system harnessing ocean energy
The Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) is a national competition that challenges student teams to develop marine energy solutions. Our team is designing a wave-powered desalination system that harnesses ocean wave energy to produce clean, fresh water.
This competition provides us with the opportunity to work on real-world challenges while developing innovative solutions that could have a significant impact on global water accessibility.
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