Nicole received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. She is driven to address the indiscriminate creation of technologies that often overlook the needs of underserved communities. This passion has led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy at the University of Minnesota. In her free time, she enjoys trying new foods and spending time with family and friends.
What is your favorite thing about your research?
My favorite thing about our research is the privilege of hearing the stories of diverse communities and individuals and understanding how the energy transition affects them in their unique contexts. I’m proud to contribute to work that carefully considers and accounts for the people impacted by the transition, capturing nuances that might otherwise be overlooked when developing policies and projects.
Do you collect anything?
I like to collect different designs from penny press machines.
What are you reading right now?
Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson