Ramboll partners with Villanova on Engineering Entrepreneurship program

Ramboll is helping cultivate the next generation of bright young minds through a collaboration with Villanova University's Engineering Entrepreneurship program, offering undergraduates the chance to solve real-world sustainability and engineering challenges with a business mindset under the mentorship of Ramboll experts.

The program, organized and led by Lauri Olivier, PhD, MBA, provides students the opportunity to develop both technical skills and the ability to navigate complex, multidisciplinary problems society faces today while also studying abroad in Ireland. Ramboll and other companies will pose several real-world problems for teams of students that our clients are facing. A Ramboll expert will provide direction and advice on solving the problem and providing solutions. This collaborative approach provides students with valuable exposure to professionals across multiple disciplines while Ramboll employees gain an opportunity to share knowledge and contribute to the development of emerging talent. 

The partnership creates a learning environment where fresh perspectives can thrive, and where tomorrow's leaders can begin developing solutions for an increasingly complex world.

“Today’s college students will be the leaders and problem-solvers of tomorrow,” says Lauren Pierini, Geospatial Consultant at Ramboll and Villanova alum. “We are living in a time of much change and uncertainty, and we are here to provide the next generation with the tools and resources for progress and impact.”

From climate resilience and decarbonization to AI, digital infrastructure, and sustainable development, the issues ahead are multidisciplinary and interdependent. Future leaders will bring new perspectives, experiences, and technologies that can help drive meaningful change. By supporting and mentoring emerging talent, we are helping build a new generation that will shape a more sustainable and resilient world.

Learn more about the program on Villanova University's website.