“To change the world,
Start with one step.
However small,
The first step is hardest of all.”
-you might die trying, dave matthews band
My Background
Born in Richmond, VA, back in 1984, I graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in June, 2007. I have worked in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, with a focus on the issues of energy, climate change, and international development. My goal is to bring sustainable and appropriate energy solutions to the underserved in developing countries.
Past Experiences
ACADEMIC
PROFESSIONAL (Domestic)
PROFESSIONAL (International)
Future Plans
I am back in the United States and will be starting work with GE Energy in July 2008. Will be updating this section shortly...
I hope to return to school to earn a master’s degree in energy policy, and then I ultimately want to work on developing an engineering consulting firm that works in developing countries with distributed generation solutions. I am also interested in education and the linkages between energy consumption behaviors and social norms.
Other activities I hope to pursue in the future include a cross-country bike trip and possibly writing a book. I also am learning how to play the guitar in my free time and would love to hike and travel throughout the world.
Interesting Links
Picohydro documentation (web.mit.edu/mzedler/www/pico) - Developed in the summer of 2005 with Alastair Wiles, a British engineer, through a placement with Practical Action South Asia. Documents the usage, efficiencies, possible design improvements, and construction of 20We to 50We systems used in rural Sri Lanka.
Carbon Leaf web site (www.carbonleaf.com) - A local band from Richmond, VA, these guys put on an awesome live show and have a great sound. Combining rock with Celtic music to make things really interesting.