Julianne R
- Research Program Mentor
PhD at Yale University
Expertise
Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Water-Energy Nexus, Water Treatment, Sustainability, Public Policy, Government Finance
Bio
As a native Californian, I grew up dealing with water scarcity, frequent fires, and poor air quality. These experiences led me to study Environmental Engineering to understand the environment and determine ways to help protect it. My research background is heavily focused on water treatment processes like reverse osmosis to determine methods of treating contaminated water by applying chemical engineering concepts. I have worked with top researchers in three states and in Germany, learning different research styles from around the world. I have presented my research at many conferences, even winning multiple best poster awards! My passion outside of the lab is education and working with students! I love inspiring and challenging them to pursue dreams they never expected for themselves, because we grow most when we are outside our comfort zone. In the evenings, I play with my dog, cook with my husband, and participate in local events. On the weekends, I try to explore by traveling and meeting new people. My goal is to visit all 50 states before I turn 50!Project ideas
Clean Water Access in a Changing Climate
Earth is experiencing a climate crisis that is influencing clean water access globally. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, which can lead to excess water or severe droughts. When an extreme event (or a natural disaster) occurs, what are the best ways to provide clean water in a short period of time without relying on plastic water bottles?
Increasing Sustainability Across Industries
As the world continues to reduce its carbon emmissions, there are ways industries can become more sustainable to protect the environment without reducing profits. What industry are you most interested in? Let's discover solutions to make that industry more sustainable together.
Financing Public Policy
Working as a financial adviser for the fifth largest economy in the world (i.e., California), I am actively involved in decision-making for a portion of the state's budget. Is there a policy you are interested in and want to try to make happen? We can investigate your policy of choice together and investigate ways to fund it with the plan to pitch it to your representative. We also can investigate the impact of previous legislation to discover ways to improve it. Your project can be a local community survey, mapping project, or an analytical paper or presentation.