Bennett Schmitt

bschmit2@nd.edu

Bennett Schmitt is a member of the Class of 2025 studying Environmental Sciences and ACMS with a minor in Energy Studies. Originally from Jasper, Indiana, where he grew up on his family’s farm, Bennett has called Siegfried Hall home for the last three years. In his role as Director of Sustainability, Bennett works to build engagement, communication, and collaboration around sustainability across the Notre Dame community, while contributing to the University’s effort to foster a greener future within and beyond campus. Outside of student government, Bennett is a member of the Student Energy Board and GreeND, works as a Calculus and Linear Algebra tutor, and conducts geochemical research investigating elements used in clean energy technology production. In his free time, you can find Bennett reliving his high school years on the tennis court, listening to Yoke Lore, or planning his next hiking trip.