About Us

We believe innovative technology can help address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our student-led team develops solutions that responsibly harness natural resources while promoting long-term environmental and societal sustainability.

Our Mission

Our Core Values

The principles that drive our mission to solve global challenges and keep us beating with passion and purpose

Sustainability

Innovation

We embrace creative problem-solving and cutting-edge technology to develop solutions to complex environmental challenges. By questioning conventional methods and exploring new ideas, we continuously push the boundaries of what is possible.

Community

We aim to educate the Cornell and Ithaca communities about environmental challenges and hydropower solutions, empowering individuals to make a positive impact through outreach and collaboration.

Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

CSalt is participating in the U.S. Department of Energy's Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC), and has previously won Best Technical Design in the 2025 competition.

National Competition

U.S. Department of Energy's premier marine energy competition

Real-World Impact

Developing solutions for real global challenges

Innovation Focus

Unique systems harnessing wave power

The Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) is a national competition that challenges student teams to develop marine energy solutions. Our team has developed wave-powered desalination systems and has grown to explore new ways that marine energy can address environmental challenges.

This competition provides us with the opportunity to work on real-world challenges while developing innovative solutions that could have a significant impact on global issues.

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