Meet Carlos Weiler, Environmental Engineering's 2020 Outstanding Senior

This year’s departmental convocation ceremonies, switched to a virtual format at the 11th hour due to COVID-19 restrictions, were truly one of a kind. They also celebrated a class that was one of a kind.

Members of the Class of 2020 conducted research on aircraft design, water quality and the science of soundwaves. They built canoes out of concrete. They worked to make mines safer, biomedical devices more efficient, and our campus – and our world – more sustainable. They mentored classmates and competed in national competitions. At the ceremonies, the college honored an outstanding graduating senior from each of its 15 majors.

Outstanding senior in environmental engineering, and double major in chemical engineering, Carlos Weiler, was drawn to engineering for a similar reason.

“One of my biggest goals in life is to be a part of something that has the ability to change the world for the better,” he said. “I believe that a combination of chemical and environmental engineering will give me the best tools to make an impact on the world.”

As an undergraduate, he interned at PepsiCo and Freeport McMoRan, and he conducted wastewater research as a NASA Space Grant recipient. Next, Weiler will be pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at the University of Virginia.