Sept. 18, 2025
Now Innovating: Converting CO2 and waste to cement a low-carbon future
podcast
In our Season 7 premiere episode of , a research-to-impact series at the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ, we celebrate the launch of the by speaking with UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ and XPRIZE alum, Madison Savilow, BA’19, BComm’19, of . This carbon capture and utilization company was a finalist team in the competition. Their process, developed with UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ researchers, transforms C02 and industrial waste materials to create a low-carbon cement replacement.
Savilow takes us on a tour of Carbon Upcycling’s facility at the , discusses her journey with , shares how the company is scaling, and offers advice for embarking on an entrepreneurial path.
Now Innovating shares the stories of UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ researchers who have moved their discoveries forward and their innovation journeys to implementation and creating impact. Episodes are released monthly and are captioned and transcribed on . Episodes are also released as a podcast on platforms such as , , , and more.
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