We hosted a remarkable paper session during the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers. Our session featured five presentations that delved into the characterization of Sustainable Development Goals, local climate zones, building functions, urban trees, and the thermal environment, all utilizing geospatial big data. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who joined us today.
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Last Friday, I had the incredible opportunity, along with three other talented Reiman Gardens' 2023 Science Communication Fellows, to attend the captivating "Meet a Scientist" event. Our main goal was to showcase an engaging hands-on activity centered around the vital topic of "Plants and Climate Change." Equipped with the knowledge gained from a informative 16-hour workshop, I was inspired to design three interactive activities that would resonate with a diverse audience. These activities focused specifically on building energy consumption, aiming to foster connections and raise awareness about building energy savings. Positioned on the right side of my display, I proudly presented my creatively crafted game called "Where is Energy Star?" This game was designed specifically for children, enabling them to identify the Energy Star label and empower them to help their parents find energy-efficient machines in stores. On the left side of my exhibit, I showcased another captivating game called "Energy Saving Challenge," which targeted teenagers and adults. This game allowed participants to explore the impact of different energy-saving strategies on electricity usage at home. To enhance the learning experience, I arranged a collection of incandescent, LED, and CFL light bulbs, alongside a thermometer. This visual representation effectively illustrated how electricity transfers heat into the environment and highlighted the significant differences in energy efficiency among various lighting options. Engaging with the public during this event was an immensely rewarding experience. I relished the opportunity to communicate my research and witness firsthand the enthusiasm and curiosity it sparked among attendees. Their interest and eagerness to learn further validated the importance of science communication.
I am hornored to receive two awards from Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS).
"The awards committee felt your submission stood out due to your research productivity and clear communication regarding the impact your research has on climate change and building energy use for policymakers and the public." (GPSS research award) "The awards committee felt your submission stood out not only because of your extensive dedication to Iowa State and your department, but also because of your outreach and volunteerism within the Ames community." (GPSS leadership award) As a GPSS senator, I want to improve communication between graduate students and administrations and to ensure that graduate students’ interests and needs are known.
With that in mind, I initiate a "Tree-hole chat" program in my department. The name "Tree-hole" is inspired by an Irish tale about a man who confided his secrets to a tree. I hope I am not only your tree to hear from you, but also your sunshine to lighten your graduate life. I created 2-mintues video to explain why my PhD research matters. Please check out my video at https://vimeo.com/763439048. I also talked about this topic in the Three Minutes Thesis (3MT) competition. I visited Montreal, Canada to attend the 107th Annual meeting of Ecological Society of America. This is my first time being a presider of 4 oral sessions! The Graduate and Professional Student Conference is a free opportunity for Graduate and professional students to highlight their work while practicing their presentation skill. Please check out the post-conference report at https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d7562cb6c2.html I participated in the 2022 AAG GIS student hornors paper competition held by geographic Information Science and Systems Specialty Group. The 1st place award is decided on the basis of the written paper and the oral presentation. Shout out to my supportive advisor: Dr. Yuyu Zhou. |