Mariane Camargos de Figueiredo
Spain

"The course gave me insights into improving the technological aspect of my work. Another application that was very valuable for my work was understanding different transportation technologies and their applications."

Mariane Camargos de Figueiredo is a Militairy Engineer from Brasil. She participated in the online course Designing Climate Neutral Buildings and Transport.

What was your motivation for enrolling in this course/program?
I took the course for two main reasons: First, it aligns closely with my work, where I seek ways to reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy use in buildings and transportation. The second is related to some of Dr. Natalia Barbour’s work that I came across, which motivated me to attend her class.

How did/will this course impact your career or life?
Since I am from a developing country, many investments in my country lag behind. However, I could see that our efforts are moving in the same direction as those presented in the course. It gave me some insights into improving the technological aspect. Another application that was very valuable for my work was understanding different transportation technologies and their applications.

How was your experience of learning online?
In my opinion, the most positive aspect of an online course is the ability to follow it at a time that is most convenient for you. Since the content, videos, and activities were generally very good, it was easy to progress through the course. The only thing I missed was interaction, as I didn’t experience any.

What advice would you give someone who is thinking of taking a similar course?
Be curious!