The Lab is pleased to welcome Professor David Alejandro Sepúlveda Vélez, Socio Environmental Economics at Earth University, as the newly appointed lead on The Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University.
David replaces Professor Luis Eduardo Gillen Brenes who led the program for two years before departing Earth University.
Currently, David serves as professor of sustainability in business at EARTH University, with an academic foundation in Animal Sciences, a master’s degree in Agribusiness, and a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development. David’s multifaceted experience and dedication to sustainable development make him a pivotal figure in educating and leading future generations towards environmentally and economically sustainable practices.
“It’s an honor to be part of this program. The Sustainability Laboratory is one of the most important partners that the university has, in this moment, to promote the entrepreneurial program for our students. The prize provides many tools that help students implement and turn their ideas into reality,” David recently stated.
We look forward to working with David, along with his team of faculty members from Earth University to continue implementing, evaluating, and reviewing the program to ensure its success and continued positive impact on the participants and their communities. Faculty members involved in the program include Professor Andrés Saborío Alfaro, Professor Roger Castellón, Professor Ericka Barrantes Torres, and Agricultural Regent Marilyn Quirós Guerrero.
The Sustainability Laboratory has a longstanding partnership with Earth University. Since 2009, hundreds of students and faculty members at Earth University have participated in The Sustainability Prize Program seminars, delivered by Dr. Michael Ben-Eli, where they learn about The Lab’s definition of sustainability and the derived Five Core Principles. Each year, The Sustainability Prize is awarded to the top two student projects that best exemplify implementation of these principles into their graduating projects, and a special prize is awarded to each of their high schools.
To learn more about the program, visit: The Sustainability Prize at Earth University.
