Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Littleton, CO
What’s your field of study and how did you get into that field?
I got my Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where I studied the interactions of nanomaterials (like those found in phone batteries) with the environment. Now, I work in the science education and outreach space. During undergrad and grad school, I realized I really enjoyed talking about STEM with people, even more than doing research, so I decided to pursue a career in science outreach and communication.
What fascinates you about HPC?
The breadth of applications of HPC to study any science, engineering, or social problem we can think of.
What’s your current title and what do you do?
I am the Education Outreach Lead for the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF).
What energy justice topic is most important to you and why?
The disparity in the impacts of climate change on populations located in cities. I think getting a better understanding of how our changing climate affects urban populations can inform more sustainable, equitable city design and architecture. With over half the global population living in cities today, and the expectation of 7 in 10 people living in cities by 2050, ensuring intentional, green urban planning is only becoming more important.