Our Mission
Nexus is a student-run project team on campus that aims to create novel technologies to be deployed by global organizations for social impact. Currently, we are building a solar-powered robot that filters microplastics while autonomously traversing beaches, picking up what cleanup volunteers can't. The amount of plastic pollution has been rising readily. Nexus' goal is to be a significant actor and leader in the fight against such environmental pollution. Our team has been working hard to make our vision a reality for global impact through the interdisciplinary collaboration between mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, as well as the business development and outreach team. Most importantly, we hope to increase research and awareness around the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability to do our part in saving our planet. As our team expands, we plan to tackle global issues and engineering challenges to create a positive social impact on our planet.
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Progress

We have successfully created the first iteration of our rover—it moves! We have also demonstrated a proof of concept of our novel microplastic filtration system. Right now, we are focusing on improving our rover design and functionality, as well as integrating our filtration system into our rover. Our team is also working towards finalizing the first iteration of the charging and housing station for our rover in order to make it self-sufficient.

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Story

Starting off with just 6 original members — united under a single mission towards using technology for sustainability — Nexus grew to become a team of 30+ talented and passionate individuals who want to help make the world a better place. We hope to increase our enthusiasm for people, product, and innovation through a collaborative environment within our team.