Shi Pu
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Shi Pu is a motivated, hard-working student who enjoys challenges and is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science at the University of Utah. I have done some academic research and social activities at the University of Utah. Throughout these academic studies, social activities, and university studies Shi Pu has learned the fundamental values of respect, honesty, collaboration, acceptance, and professionalism, which will enable me to take on more diverse jobs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Ethnobotany in the Bear River Basin
Adrienne Cachelin
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Researched the ethnobotany of the Shoshone Nation (1850-1940), sourcing from diverse newspapers.
- Worked with a team to interpret the Shoshone's history, incorporating various academic fields to highlight their culture and rights.
- Overcame obstacles in identifying ethnobotanical details specific to the Northwestern Shoshone amidst limited and degraded historical records.
- Evaluated historical documents to extract key insights into the regional environment and the Shoshone's relationship with native plants.
- Engaged in a tree planting initiative, enhancing knowledge of ecological conservation and the cultural significance of food sovereignty.
Overpoplution and Environmental Degradation
Andrew (Drew) Ruble
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Explored how population growth affects the environment, using utilitarian ethics to identify sustainable practices.
- Analyzed population density and its effects on ecosystems, pinpointing vulnerable regions.
- Investigated how growing populations intensify resource use, particularly water, and contribute to scarcity.
- Recorded how overpopulation increases carbon emissions from agriculture and industry.
- Employed a utilitarian approach to address philosophical and environmental issues, seeking a balance of happiness and resource fairness.
- Performed cost-benefit analyses to find solutions for the environmental impacts of overpopulation.
- Evaluated effective population control policies, highlighting China's approach as a case study in managing growth.
EV Batteries LCA
Ian Peisner
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed environmental impacts of EV batteries across their life cycle, including extraction, production, consumption, and end of life.
- Investigated the environmental justice issues related to the extraction of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese globally.
- Studied the ecological costs and effects on biodiversity due to lithium mining and its high environmental impact.
- Analyzed health and environmental hazards in production, noting soil contamination and lead exposure near industrial sites.
- Examined the end-of-life phase of EV batteries, focusing on the challenges of recycling due to economic and technological constraints.
- Evaluated methods for the recycling and reuse of EV batteries to improve sustainability and reduce carbon footprint.
- Explored alternative battery materials and technologies for a more sustainable and ethical EV battery lifecycle.
- Discussed the embedded sustainability attributes of EV batteries and their environmental impact.
- Recommended greener electricity generation methods, such as wind and solar power, to support the sustainability of electric vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Sustainability Studies
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT08.2024
Skills
- Environmental Science
- Social Science
- Information Analysis
- Social media expert
- Adobe Illustrator
- Fast learner
- Incredible passion and drive
- Writing & Editing
- Extremely punctual
Timeline
Ethnobotany in the Bear River Basin
Adrienne Cachelin
09.2023 - 12.2023
Overpoplution and Environmental Degradation
Andrew (Drew) Ruble
05.2023 - 08.2023
EV Batteries LCA
Ian Peisner
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Sustainability Studies
University of Utah
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