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− Establishing ties with and collaborating with local partners in southwestern Pennsylvania to understand local needs and culture− Evaluating potential policy measures for efficacy, feasibility, and equity

https://neep.org/sites/default/files/media-files/full_report_equity_metrics.pdf− Tracked updates for funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for dissemination to allies− Drafted brief on workforce development program opportunities using funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law− Engagement with state advocates for energy efficiency and clean energy.

http://ceepr.mit.edu/roosevelt-project− Interviewed 30+ stakeholders in state and federal government, academia, industry, and community development,focusing on decarbonization efforts and trends in Southwestern Pennsylvania and New Mexico− Researched emerging and established industry clusters in historically fossil-fuel reliant communities− Suggested state.

− Explored the academic-industrial partnership in the context of start-ups based in materials science− Interviewed actors in academia, industry, and technology transfer, finding patterns of behavior in different settings, goals, and timelines− Analyzed formal and informal mechanisms of transferring technology, sourcing funding, establishing social capital.

Greater Boston Area

Lux Research is a technology scouting and market research firm which provides strategic advice and on-going intelligence to advise its clients on business opportunities in emerging technologies in the physical and life science. I worked on Lux's Advanced Materials team, which covers emerging materials and manufacturing technologies include coatings.

Chiang Group, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering− Optimized electrical conductivity of sodium single-ion conductor (NASICON) ceramic separator for more efficient and inexpensive flow cell battery− Synthesized NASICON ceramic disks, and analyzed disks via microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and electrochemical measurement

Greater Boston Area

− Assessed viability of 10+ fiberglass products in the sensing and insulation markets− Evaluated 10+ companies including start-ups and other venture arms of large companies in the Boston and Cambridge technology ecosystem to assess potential for investment and partnership

Hwang Group, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering- surface engineering- laser texturing- powder coating and analysis

Master Of Science - Ms, Technology And Policy Program

Activities and Societies: Technology and Policy Student SocietyThesis title: "How to Go Greene: The Complex Dynamics of the Ongoing.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Materials Science And Engineering; Second Major: Science, Technology, And Society

Activities and Societies: Chamber Music Society, Resident Peer Mentor, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering Freshman Pre-Orientation.