Anherutowa Calvo is a sophomore studying chemical and biological engineering who grew up on Guam, where energy and environmental issues (such as pollution and water security) were always top of mind. 

Over the summer, Calvo worked with Jonathan Conway (CBE) to bioengineer microorganisms for biofuels production. Like the LEGOs he played with as a child, he said his work in the Conway lab taught him how bioengineering can provide building blocks for valuable products and processes. It also showed him that technological development could be a transformative and positive force. 

Read more about Calvo’s research experience with the Andlinger Center: Anherutowa Calvo: Building a toolbox of skills, in energy and bioengineering