Background
I am an urban nature enthusiast and love taking advantage of local trails, paths and rivers. The integration of green space and the natural environment into cities is something I personally enjoy and see as necessary. In the coming decades, as urbanization increases globally and humanities' impact on the environment and climate continue, I want to be part of the solutions and use my skills to tackle these challenges. That is why I am interested in learning more about environmental science, green infrastructure and urban planning.
Most recently I was working as a materials engineer focused on polymers in the vehicle sector - how they can best be used to meet design and business goals including efficiency, lightweighting, packaging space and cost. I loved a lot about that role. Complex problems and finding solutions that meet multiple objectives is satisfying and motivating. Identifying the right material or fine-tuning the process/design is rewarding. However, the vehicle industry is not exactly the ideal fit for me.
To move forward on this path, I'd like to first understand, what are these careers really like? How did people get into these fields? Any advice / pointers / other places to look.
Job experience
Education
Relay Graduate School of EducationMA in Teaching, General Science/ Chemistry (grades 7-12)2012 - 2014
University of MichiganMSE in Materials Science & Engineering2008 - 2009
University of MichiganBSE in Materials Science & Engineering2004 - 2008
