Chris Chu ’19

Major

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Project Title

Climate Central- Communicating Solutions to Climate Change

Presentation Link

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Certificate(s): Applications of Computing

I worked with Climate Central to develop a “wind-solar forecast tool” for its Climate Matters program. Climate Central is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching and reporting climate change and its impact on the public. The Climate Matters team produces content related to weather and climate for distribution to more than 500 TV meteorologists nationwide to use for on-air weather segments and other reporting. My project used weatherforecasting data to estimate solar- and windenergy generation in various regions. For the first version, my analysis was limited to designated market areas serviced by television stations. To build this application, I used Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and Amazon Web Services. This internship allowed me to tie my concentration in civil and environmental engineering to my certificate in Applications of Computing. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience, and I hope I will be able to find a career that allows me to continue to combine my academic interests.



Internship Year

2018

Project Category

Climate Change and Environmental Science

Organization(s)

Princeton, New Jersey

Mentor(s)

Eric Larson, Senior Research Engineer, Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Princeton University