Mark He

Undergraduate, Depts. of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Chicago

 

Mark currently works as a Research Associate at the Neuroscience Department of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Center for Functional Imaging). He studied math and statistics at the University of Chicago previously and is still in the process of wrapping up his research at RDCEP in his spare time. 

Austin Herrick

Undergraduate, University of Chicago

Research Assistant, RDCEP

 

 

 

Austin Herrick is a third year undergraduate economics student at the University of Chicago. He is currently a Research Assistant at RDCEP developing potential strategies and models for large-scale utility data visualization. In addition to his work at RDCEP, Austin leads the Phoenix Sustainability Initiative and works to coordinate environmentally-minded projects in the University of Chicago community.

Devshi Mehrotra

Undergraduate, University of Chicago

Research Assistant, RDCEP

 

 

 

Devshi is a student at the University of Chicago who hopes to engage in a combined study of computer science and public policy during her undergraduate experience. She is interested in exploring the ways in which technology can be leveraged to better inform policy decisions, ultimately affecting social change. In addition to her work as a Research Assistant at RDCEP, she is involved in Mock Trial, ChoMUN, Student Government, and the Community Service Center. 

Sydney Purdue

Undergraduate, Department of Mathematics, University of Chicago

 

 

 

Sydney is an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago. She is a rising second-year anticipating a major in Computational and Applied Math and a minor in Molecular Engineering. In her free time, she works with University Theater in various capacities. This is her first year working with RDCEP.

Pete Vilter

Undergraduate, Department of Computer Science, University of Chicago 

With RDCEP:

  • Research Assistant, 2014-2015
  • Teaching Assistant, summer 2014

Pete is an undergraduate at the University of Chicago majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Environmental Studies, projected to graduate in 2015. He's excited to be using his skills as a software engineer to contribute to such important research.

Amanda Zhang

Undergraduate, Department of Computer Science Harvard University

Research Intern, RDCEP

 

Amanda Zhang is a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, and was a RDCEP Summer Scholar and Winter Quarter RA in 2014.  She is now attending Harvard University majoring in Computer Science.  During her free time, she enjoys baking and visiting art museums.  She is excited to expand her computer science skills and contribute to influential research at RDCEP.

Jillian Durkin

Research Assistant, RDCEP

MPP Candidate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

MBA Candidate, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago

Jillian Durkin is a second year M.P.P./M.B.A. student at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy and Booth School of Business. Her research interests are in environmental and energy policy issues in developing countries. She has previously earned a B.A. in Economics and International Studies at Northwestern University.

At RDCEP, Jillian is involved in Chicago Climate Online, which seeks to become a preeminent policy resource for researchers. C2O is designed to serve a broad audience including such groups as undergraduate and graduate students conducting research for a thesis, journalists, and staff members for policymakers.

Jeremy Klavans

MSESP Candidate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Jeremy Klavans is a first year M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy candidate at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. His research interests include climate, energy and environmental policy. Jeremy holds a B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy and Political Science from the University of Miami.

Katrina Lewis

MPP Candidate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Katrina Lewis is an M.P.P candidate at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. Her main area of interest is energy economics and policy. Katrina holds a B.A. in Organizational Studies and French from the University of Michigan and a certificate of political studies from the Institut d'études politiques.

Karen Krieb

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Masters Student, DePaul University

 

 

 

Karen Krieb is a graduate student in the Computer Science MS program at DePaul University. She has worked as an environmental consultant with a focus on industrial water issues and currently works as a data scientist. She received a BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University with thesis work on soil nutrients and reforestation in Pedasí, Panama.