After completing a bachelor’s degree in economics with a minor in philosophy, Mihm decided to pursue a master’s in science at USF in the environmental management program. From there, Mihm moved to Sri Lanka, where he was able to use his economics background and his education at USF to begin networking with people in renewable energy. Mihm found a passion for sustainability and now has a direct impact on the reduction of fossil fuels and toxic emissions. His work changes the way that people think.
Intersecting Economics and Sustainability
With a bachelor's degree in economics, Mihm wanted to apply his knowledge into something he cared about. After taking an environmental economics class, he was inspired to pursue his masters in environmental management at USF. While at USF, Mihm learned how to network and make important connections that guided his professional future, while still having space to grow and find his own path.
“It's not a rigid educational program — I was really being propelled into the environmental and sustainability field, so much so that I was embraced by the business school," said Mihm.
Mihm has been able to successfully support businesses across Latin America, as well as multinational corporations, adopt sustainable energy practices. Mihm stresses the importance of selling solar energy and other sustainable practices at an economic benefit, so businesses have an economic incentive to be sustainable. This way the adoption of renewable energy accelerates.