Projects

SIT Bolivia: Multiculturalism and Globalization

The adaptive capacity of rural communities in Bolivia, Spring 2013

The rural communities of Santa Rita de la Cruz and San Miguelito in the Chiquitano Dry Forest of lowland Bolivia are at risk to climate change. Through participant observation, photography, and personal interviews, I catalogue the adaptive capacities of these two communities.

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South Africa Climate Change Mosaic

Investigating the global framework for climate policy, Fall 2011

In order to understand the intricacies of climate change, it is essential to evaluate the political method through which countries respond to this ever-present threat. The semester included a trip to Washington, DC to speak with professionals in the realm of climate change and concluded with a three-week visit to South Africa to attend and cunduct research at the UNFCCC COP17. Throughout the process, all of the participating students contributed to a blog.

The blog can be found here

I have actively worked to incorporate sustainability into my education. Below are some examples of the ways in which I have applied my knowledge of sustainability.

Building Sustainable Communities

The Greater Carlisle Project, Fall 2013

The one-year plan of the Greater Carlisle Project calls for an investigation into the structure, governance, and finance mechanisms that will dictate how the organization will function in the future. Lacking a full-time employee, I, along with two other students, met with local government officials, community members, and explored case studies to develop recommendations for the interim steering committee of the Greater Carlisle Project.

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Reducing Dickinson's Carbon Footprint

The potential for solar thermal at Dickinson, Fall 2012

Solar thermal technology is as impressive as it is underutilized. Using solar radiation to heat domestic hot water can be a cost effective way to reduce carbon emissions. Through cooperation with the Stone House Group and Dickinson College Facilities Management, I evaluated the potential for solar thermal on the Dickinson Campus through payback period analysis. This document also serves to advise Luther College on their potential for solar domestic hot water investment.

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Climate-KIC: The Journey

iLocker Business Plan

Climate-KIC emphasizes the intersection of sustainability and innovation in society. The iLocker is an innovative product designed to foster a sharing economy and reduce the amount of unnecessary waste generated through the multiplicity of household appliances.

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