Developing genome engineering tools to accelerate biosystems design for carbon-negative biomanufacturing

The Global University Climate Forum is a program uniting student activists to share ideas, learn, connect, and act on the global imperative of addressing climate change. Students from around the world will have the opportunity to attend virtual talks by leading climate experts and are then encouraged to lead their own local-scale projects in the context of the global climate negotiations. Under the guidance of Melissa Brown Goodall, I worked with another project manager to design the 2025 program.- Conducted research on similar student-directed programs to establish partnerships and identify gaps in demand.- Interviewed five forum alumni to learn about the pros and cons of previous forums, and how we can improve the forum.- Worked on developing a concept note for the 2025 program.

- Led weekly discussion sessions, provided one-on-one guidance at weekly office hours, and graded class material

Performed a forward genetic screen to identify humidity sensors required for hygrosensation and signaling in Arabidopsis thaliana.