Bobcat Stories

The Bee Club recently welcomed back alum Lawrence Rael to share his experiences as a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur working on innovative green technologies. Rael, a graduate of the class of 2010, spoke to the club about his current role at Terra Vera, a company focused on developing sustainable solutions to help bees and the environment.

During his presentation, Rael provided an overview of his career journey, which began with internships in water treatment technology. He explained how this work led him to the agricultural sector and ultimately to beekeeping, an area he is deeply passionate about.

Rael discussed how products that use natural chemistry can help control pests and diseases in beehives without harming the bees themselves. He shared videos and demonstrations to illustrate how the technology works and the positive impact it can have on bee populations.

The Bee Club members were engaged throughout the presentation, asking Rael questions about the challenges of scaling the technology for commercial beekeepers, his personal experiences with beekeeping, and the importance of supporting pollinators.

The club plans to stay in touch with Rael and explore opportunities for further collaboration as they continue their own beekeeping efforts on campus.