GIS & Environmental Science Portfolio

This analysis was the cornerstone of my Master's Project at Duke University, focusing on the water-energy nexus within electric vehicle production. The project evaluated the water footprint of mineral extraction for EV batteries, identifying critical regions where mining operations intersect with water scarcity issues.

Key Components:

• Development of comprehensive water scarcity maps using ArcGIS Pro
• Creation of an interactive dashboard for visualizing high-risk mining operations on ArcGIS Online
• Analysis of water usage patterns across different mineral extraction processes

This project developed an innovative fog monitoring system to track and measure fog patterns that are critical for the survival of coastal plant species at Cabrillo National Monument. The data gathered helps park managers understand hyper localized climate patterns and make informed conservation decisions.

This investigation began as a curiosity-driven project to verify a local urban legend in Waterville, Maine. Using geospatial analysis tools, I examined the density of fast food establishments relative to population size to determine if the town truly deserved its unofficial title as the "Fast Food Capital of the United States."

Technical Approach:

• Data collection and cleaning using Python in Jupyter Notebooks
• Spatial analysis of restaurant density patterns
• Population-based statistical comparisons with national averages
• Creation of an engaging, interactive narrative using ArcGIS StoryMaps