Lau views the most significant project in his career as the 2007 Solar Decathlon competition that led to the construction of the 100% solar-powered Morningstar Home, the core facility at Penn State's Sustainability Experience Center.
Lau served on a team that received a grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to design, build and test a photovoltaic-powered electric vehicle charging station. The charging station is now located at Penn State's University Park campus.
Mitra emphasized the importance of such efforts during the pandemic. “There’s a sense of normalcy there,” he said. “It gives students community and a collaboration that is unlike anything else."
The students involved in the production followed careful safety protocols, including regular hand-washing before rehearsals, temperature checks, and social distancing.
