Nadeem D
- Research Program Mentor
MS at Yale University
Expertise
Renewable Energy, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice
Bio
I was born in Amman, Jordan, but I was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I received my BA in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University where I did my senior thesis on invasive species interactions in rural Kenya. After a short stint with a land conservation organization in New Jersey, I completed a joint-degree master's program at Yale University, earning degrees in Environmental Management and International & Development Economics. I am now based in Chicago, IL working for a renewable energy project developer. I love spending time outdoors and am an avid ultimate frisbee and disc golf player. I also love to keep journals -- I think everyone can benefit from writing down their thoughts and seeing where their creativity takes them.Project ideas
Coastal climate adaptation:
In this project you will choose a coastal urban center that is expected to face significant flooding in the next few decades. You will study the relevant climate models and earth sciences mechanisms that will result in increased flooding. You will also look into the human aspects of these impending changes. Some of the questions you may explore include: Which communities do you expect to be most affected? What are the historically ingrained policies and practices that have led to these communities being most vulnerable? You will write a report that addresses the intersection of climate science and social science and propose your recommendations for how these cities should most sustainable solve the problems at hand.
Agricultural development adaptation:
In this project you will learn about how agricultural processes are conducted in developing countries. As we look at things through the context of climate change, you will understand how certain agricultural strategies might become less viable in the future. You will be forced to think creatively and propose solutions to these problems. You will situate these possible solutions in the framework of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
Financial Modeling for a Renewable Energy Project
In this project, you will learn some of the basic concepts and tools behind the finance of solar and wind energy projects (in a United States context). Students can exercise creativity in dreaming up a project and working through the details of financing.
Coding skills
R (Statistics), Excel, StataLanguages I know
heritage Arabic speaker, proficient in FrenchTeaching experience
I have mentored several students through Polygence on a range of environmental topics.Credentials
Work experience
Education
Reviews
"Definitely worth doing, helped me explore a possible career path or hobby."