Wells Fargo awards $450K to EIC
Wells Fargo has a long history of strong environmental commitment. With more LEED-certified square footage than any other financial institutions in the world and... Read More
Eighth annual EIC wraps up with a bang
It’s the eighth year of the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge and possibly the most eventful yet. With more than 150 judges present —... Read More
Eighth annual EIC teams chosen
Founded in 2009, the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge has spent seven years tackling some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Over... Read More
A bright idea from Ario Living
One year after finishing his master’s degree in electrical engineering at the University of Washington, Bing Chen sits in a coffee shop with caffeine in... Read More
Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge awards $37,500 to student innovators
“Alaska Airlines wants to get better and better at being a leader in environmental responsibility, so today we’re here to learn from you,” said Joe... Read More
Better batteries, recycled building materials, and smart diapers: Environmental Innovation Challenge 2015
How do you foster innovation to address pressing environmental issues? Get college students engaged! The Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge at the University of Washington... Read More
Alaska Airlines takes the Environmental Innovation Challenge to new heights
If you’ve taken an Alaska Airlines flight recently, you may have noticed some changes on board—in-flight recycling, drinks served in InCycle Cups, 100% recycled paper... Read More
Environmental Innovation Challenge receives $150,000 Wells Fargo Clean Technology and Innovation Grant
Seattle, WA—December 18, 2014 The Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship at the Foster School of Business has received a $150,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Clean... Read More
InTheWorks: minimizing motor emissions
“I didn’t really expect to start my own business,” says Todd Hansen, looking back to his time as an undergraduate studying biochemistry at the University... Read More
Innovation takes flight as Alaska Airlines sponsors environmental entrepreneurship competition at University of Washington
Today, the University of Washington Foster School of Business announced Alaska Airlines as the naming sponsor of its annual Environmental Innovation Challenge. In the Environmental... Read More