Environmental science Climate and Sustainabilitystudent at Columbia University

Junior studying environmental science, focused on ecology, climate systems, and data analysis. Seeking hands-on experience to move from coursework to real-world impact.

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A collection of class projects and research assignments from Columbia that demonstrate my skills in environmental analysis, field observation, and data interpretation.

Columbia University Sustainable Energy HeroX Team — Renewable Energy Strategy
Columbia University Sustainable Energy HeroX Team — Renewable Energy Strategy
Contributed to a first-place urban solar-plus-storage project, modeling vertical solar integration and evaluating lithium-ion battery storage for space-constrained urban districts with potential annual generation exceeding 2.4 GWh. Supported financial and distribution analysis and collaborated on a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) or cashpurchase proposal, translating technical findings into a practical commercial recommendation.
GIS Climate Risk Analysis — Columbia University
GIS Climate Risk Analysis — Columbia University
Analyzed population exposure to sea-level rise in Florida's low-elevation coastal zones using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, applying raster analysis and digitization to identify vulnerability patterns. Synthesized spatial findings into an interactive StoryMap with policy recommendations, communicating complex research and data-driven insights to broader audiences.
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About me

Junior studying environmental science, focused on ecology, climate systems, and data analysis. Seeking hands-on experience to move from coursework to real-world impact.

I am Elana Boampong, a junior at Columbia University studying Environmental Science. I am building foundational knowledge in ecology, climate systems, and data analysis as I prepare to start my career in environmental work. I am seeking opportunities to apply classroom learning to real projects and internships.

Experience

Tutor & Peer Mentor

Mercer County Community College · Jan 2025 – May 2025

Engineering Intern

RPS Engineering Services · May 2022 – Jun 2022

Administrative Intern

Universal Hospitals Group · May 2021 – Aug 2021

Education

Columbia University

B.A. Environmental Science, Climate and Sustainable Development · Class of 2028

Mercer County Community College

A.A. Environmental Science · Class of 2025

Skills

Environmental science fundamentalsEcology conceptsClimate systemsData analysis (coursework)Field observation methodsAcademic research and writing

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Columbia University Sustainable Energy HeroX Team — Renewable Energy Strategy

Contributed to a first-place urban solar-plus-storage project, modeling vertical solar integration and evaluating lithium-ion battery storage for space-constrained urban districts with potential annual generation exceeding 2.4 GWh. Supported financial and distribution analysis and collaborated on a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) or cashpurchase proposal, translating technical findings into a practical commercial recommendation.

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GIS Climate Risk Analysis — Columbia University

Analyzed population exposure to sea-level rise in Florida's low-elevation coastal zones using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, applying raster analysis and digitization to identify vulnerability patterns. Synthesized spatial findings into an interactive StoryMap with policy recommendations, communicating complex research and data-driven insights to broader audiences.

ArcGIS ProArcGIS OnlineStoryMap

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