Riley Smith

Degree Program:

MA in Sustainability

Other Degrees:

BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, University of Utah, 2006

Research Interests:

I am mostly attracted to how different environmental issues (energy, buildings, water, waste, transportation and food) interplay within the urban interface. I’m interested in how incentives can be used to make each of these issues sustainable and also how the urban edge interacts with rural communities.

Honors/Awards/Other Accomplishments:

Deans List 2000-2005
Presidential Scholar 2002-2005,
Member of Golden Key & Phi Kappa Phi honors societies,
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Additional Experience/Interests:

I taught HS Biology for two years as a part of Teach for America in Henderson, NC. I also write for an environmental blog at www.celsias.com.