Iain Cunningham

Hardworking Western student well-versed in academics, using computer applications and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of Institute for Energy Studies mission, history, and accomplishments. Dedicated to making a positive impact at Western and the greater Bellingham area.

• Admission with Distinction, Western Washington University
• Academic Honor Roll, Kamiak High School, 2022

• ENRG 466, Life Cycle Analysis, Project ZeNETH LCA, Charlie Barnhart, Bellingham, WA, Fall Quarter, Completed a detailed life cycle analysis of Project ZeNETH with Oliver Brown, Worked closely with Charlie Barnhart and Imran Sheik to determine the relevant information for our analysis
• ENRG 360, Energy Efficient Design, Net Zero House Design, Nipun Goel, Bellingham, WA, Fall Quarter, designed a net-zero house that would pay for itself in a group of three (Oliver Brown and Bre Mennenoh), using the principles of energy efficiency, payback period, and improving my virtual design skills and my proficiency in Excel
• ENRG 352, Climate Governance and Political Economy, West Virginia: Coal and the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard, Xi Wang, Bellingham, WA, Fall Quarter, Wrote a 23 page research paper about the political economy of West Virginia and how that has influenced and lead to the repeal of a renewable portfolio standard

Ski2Sea – General Event Volunteer, 05/2024

• Worked with a team of volunteers to complete course clearing ahead of the race
• Hauled kayaks from the shore into the designated staging area

Ferndale Animal Sanctuary – Animal Caretaker, 07-08/2023

• I routinely cared for dozens of animals daily, including feeding, habitat cleaning, and enrichment activities
• Operated machinery to complete important landscaping and grounds maintenance

• Outdoor Climbing Club
• Snowboard and Skiing Club