Student Organization

Advancing Carbon CaptureEducation & Research

Join the University of Michigan's premier student organization dedicated to carbon capture technology education, research, and community outreach. Together, we're building a sustainable future.

About

Learn about our mission and commitment to advancing carbon capture technology

Student Branch of the Global CO₂ Initiative

Michigan Carbon Capture serves as the official student branch of the Global CO₂ Initiative, working to advance understanding and implementation of carbon capture technologies through education, research, and community engagement at the University of Michigan.

Education

Providing comprehensive educational resources and workshops on carbon capture technologies

Community

Building a network of students, researchers, and industry professionals passionate about climate solutions

Impact

Driving real-world applications and research initiatives that contribute to carbon reduction efforts

Current Projects

Explore our ongoing research and educational initiatives

Project SAPPHIRE

Engineering a device that nurtures microbes under a slight electrical current to produce hydrogen gas, a fuel and energy carrier, while using submerged calcium-rich industrial waste products to capture carbon dioxide from wastewater.

Research

Upcoming Events

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Club Awards

Recognition for our outstanding contributions to carbon capture research and innovation

2nd Place - 2024 ChemE Cube Direct Air Capture Competition

Recognized for innovative direct air capture technology design and implementation in the prestigious AIChE ChemE Cube competition.

In collaboration with the inaugural University of Michigan ChemE Cube team

Placed 2nd among 38 competing international university teams

Competition

Honorable Mention - 2025 OpenAir Carbon Removal Challenge

Acknowledged for outstanding research and development in carbon removal technologies by the OpenAir Collective.

Earned 1 of 3 Honorable Mentions among 53 competing university student teams from 20 countries across 6 continents

Challenge

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Contact Information

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info@michigancarboncapture.org

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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