The mission of ESS is to bridge the gap between industry and academia and encourage dialogue on sustainable development. Associated with the Energy Systems Graduate Program, the group aims to align with the interdisciplinary pillars of sustainability: Engineering, Business, and Policy. This is done by organizing seminars, educational visits to R&D, commercial and industrial facilities, workshops, the annual Energy Conference, and other activities that allow students an opportunity to extend their knowledge and out-of-classroom experience. These activities allow members to remain connected with one another, gain knowledge of the latest energy and sustainability trends and promote continued education within the energy community.