When College of Science and Technology (CST) Dean Miguel Mostafa set out to teach a course abroad on sustainability and renewable energies, Costa Rica was the natural choice. The Central American country is on pace to produce all its electricity from renewable sources by 2050. Scattered throughout its rainforested landscape are hydroelectric, biomass and geothermal power plants, as well as biological field stations and eco communities dedicated to preserving Costa Rica’s biodiversity, which ranks among the top countries globally per capita.
