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STUDENT INTERVIEW: Jay Chmilewski – Engineering

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Jay Chmilewski working

Jay Chmilewski has a great eye for detail. It’s a skill that in part attributes to his success in his civil engineering degree, and that sources his photography subjects, a hobby which gained him some local recognition at a gallery … Continue reading


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Leah Davies – Architecture

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Leah Davies

Leah Davies is an adamant believer in the messages of WaterShed, and does not shy from an opportunity to share them. Some of these opportunities have come by chance, like when she and some teammates happened to be having dinner … Continue reading


Team Maryland Inspires Future Decathletes

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Allison Wilson
Photo of Jeff Rappaport and Jay Chmilewski demonstrating LDW

Team Maryland has engaged K-12 students in a variety of ways throughout WaterShed’s process, most notably working with a group of students from The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia. Students from The Potomac School attended meetings of the WaterShed team … Continue reading


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Scott Tjaden – Living Systems

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Scott Tjaden with Faculty Mentor Mike Binder

No one is more excited about the amount of green in WaterShed’s design than Scott Tjaden. An Environmental Science and Technology major, Scott looks at working on WaterShed as an opportunity to apply his background and skills to make a … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: Brian Borak – Engineering

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Brian Borak installing PV panels

Brian Borak is always on the lookout for new technologies. As an Energy Program Technical Analyst for Booz Allen Hamilton, he spends his days designing, executing, and managing energy research and development programs for his government clients, with the goal … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: John Cartagirone – Construction

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of John Cartagirone

It might be safe to say that John Cartagirone is one of, if not THE veteran decathlete on the Maryland Solar Decathlon Team. A master electrician by trade and owner of American Power & Light out of Bowie, MD, John … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: John Morris – Construction

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of John Morris working

John Morris has a love for building in his blood. As a kid he often worked with his father, who was in construction, helping out on job sites, building homes. He later studied Architecture at Clemson University and got his … Continue reading


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Moshe Katz – Communications

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Moshe Katz and Yehuda Katz carrying ladder

One of the many components of WaterShed is its messaging. While the house itself will tell a narrative during the competition, the team has been spreading their message of sustainability and water conservation for months, through their website and social … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: Charlie Berliner – Construction

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Charlie Berliner mentoring WaterShed team members

One of the more familiar faces on the WaterShed construction site is Charlie Berliner, not just because he’s there a lot, but because he has one of those likeable, magnetic personalities that make him pretty easy to remember. All the … Continue reading


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Nick Weadock – Engineering

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Nick Weadock working

Nick Weadock was an ideal candidate for developing and installing WaterShed’s mechanical systems. While the whole team has a vested interest in a top performing AC unit, Nick has a little more at stake; he will need the assurance of … Continue reading


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