Name: Kossivi Maglo
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Institution: CUNY/The City College
Department: Sustainability in the Urban Environment
Biography:
I am an engaging and passionate designer and student who values exploration and open dialog about architecture and Urban Sustainability through my appreciation for the craft of building. Visionary commitment to the welfare of all humankind and the global community of life is the heart of my objectives. I hold these core concepts, including human security, soft power, and the green economy. Not only that, but I enjoy collaborating with others to realize the vision of a project, translating design intent into physical form, and making spaces that speak to the nature of purpose and empowerment of the human spirit. I traveled to the USA and took an English as a Second Language class to learn the language basics and get into higher education. Not only that, but I majored in architectural design, later registered for engineering science at Borough Manhattan Community College (BMCC), and graduated with honors. Currently, I speak French, English, and Spanish. Likewise, I like New York City because there is much representation of each culture worldwide. In addition, New York State has a program for carbon-free in 2040. So, there is more we can do to contribute to a safe environment now.
Academic Status: Masters Student
Year in program: 1st
Research Area/Department: Data Science; Engineering; Machine Learning/AI; Materials Science
Other, specify:
Major/Specialty: Master of Engineering; Sustainability
Degrees Earned or in Progress: The City College of New York, CUNY Jan 2023- Current Master of Engineering; Sustainability New York, NY Expected Graduation: June 2024 Relevant Coursework: Sustainability in Urban Environments: Cities and Sustainability, Sustainable Aquatic, Terrestrial, and Atmospheric Systems Case Studies in Sustainability.
The City College of New York, CUNY Sep 2021- Dec 2022 Bachelors in interdisciplinary studies, New York, NY GPA: 3.25 Relevant Coursework: Public Policy Analysis, Social Research, Modern Management.
Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY Sep 2019 – Aug 2021 Associate in Science; Engineering Science New York, NY GPA: 3.6 Graduation with Honors, Phi Theta Kappa
What courses or academic preparation have you completed to prepare for a summer internship experience?
Stony Brook University: (Research Geo PATH Program) Jun – Aug 2021 Reanalysis data provide a complete picture of current possible past weather and climate. Worked under Professors Brian Colle and Chang, Edmund’s supervision, on “Offshore Wind Project: The Assessment or Reanalysis of Offshore Winds Using LIDAR.
CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) Oct 2020 – Aug 2021 Worked with Dr. Johannes Familton on the research topic, “The Fractal Dimension of Local Monarch Butterfly Wings.” We investigated the fractal dimension of the butterfly wing pattern fractal dimension using Photoshop, Rapid Resizer, and MATLAB as computation methods.
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) February – May 2021 Scholar Seminar Attendee A panel of workshops based on civil and Forensic Engineering; Architecture; Energy and Sustainability; Zoning Code Development and Revision; Plan Examination & Construction Inspection; Legal Enforcement & Emergency operations
Have you published any research or worked on research/technical projects? No
Where has your research been published or where have you conducted research/technical projects?
Please describe your research/academic interests:
Environmental Impacts of Electric Vehicles Objective: The Administration plans to replace all carbon-based fuel motor vehicles with EVs, per the federal legislation proposal. This proposal also aims to cover the US with charging stations while vehicle manufacturers create cars that can be set up at home. The environmental impact of these plans is yet to be determined, whether it will be positive, negative, or neutral.
Computational and Data Science Areas:
Computational Science Applications, i.e., Bioscience, Cosmology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Nanotechnology, Climate, etc.; Computer Science; National Security; Data Analytics and Visualization; High-Performance Computing; Machine Learning and AI; Quantum Computing and Information Science
Research Synergy:
Environmental Impacts of Electric Vehicles
Motivation:
Since 1916, the increase in motor vehicle usage has been extensively recorded through measures such as miles traveled per vehicle, trips per person, and cars per household. The Federal Government has provided funding for road development and supporting State DOTs since 1921, with significant increases in support through the establishment of the Interstate Highway Program and the Highway Trust Fund in 1956. As a result of motorization, a notable impact in the US was a significant population shift. Throughout the years, the population in the US has spread out due to the introduction of highway programs and the increase in household car ownership. The phenomenon has brought about some challenges, such as traffic congestion, longer commute times, and poorer air quality. Thus, it’s essential to consider the advantages of switching from a gasoline-powered vehicle to an electric car.
Lightning Talk Title: Environmental Impacts of Electric Vehicles