Graduate students Neha Shakelly and Jesús R. Pérez-Cardona presented their work on "Microgrid Design Optimization using Genetic algorithms" at the Blue Integrated Partnerships (BIP) 2023 Conference on Sustainability. The conference took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was organized by the BIP Institute. The BIP Institute stands as a consortium comprised of research universities, minority-serving institutions, and federal partners. This collaborative effort is dedicated to tackling real-world challenges in the domains of climate, health, and security. They achieve this noble mission through their steadfast commitment to research, education, and economic development.