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Name Margaret Powell
Label PhD student in Earth and Environmental Engineering
Email m.powell@columbia.edu
Phone (732) 737-4862
Summary Graduate Researcher specializing in Earth System Models and the improvement of parametrization of subgrid-scale cloud processes. Skilled in high performance computing, climate data analysis, and environmental risk assessment.

Education

  • 2023 - Present

    New York, NY

    M.S./Ph.D
    Columbia University, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
    Earth and Environmental Engineering
  • 2015 - 2019

    Cambridge, MA

    A.B. Honors
    Harvard University, Harvard College
    Earth and Planetary Sciences

Work

  • 2023 - Present

    New York, NY

    Graduate Researcher
    Columbia University
    Researching improvement in parametrization of subgrid-scale cloud processes in Earth System Models (ESMs) as part of the LEAP NSF center. Investigating turbulence and mesoscale dynamics on cloud cover using machine learning methods for dimensionality reduction.
  • 2021 - 2023

    New York, NY

    Climate Impact Data Scientist
    Gro Intelligence
    Assessed physical climate risk using CMIP6 projections and built model prototypes for climate indicators. Oversaw design and implementation of data pipelines, leveraging high performance computing tools and created dynamic visualizations.
  • 2020 - 2021

    Cambridge, MA

    Research Analyst
    Industrial Economics, Inc.
    Conducted research and analyses on environmental and public policy issues, developed spatial models to estimate natural resource damages and presented at international workshops.
  • 2018 - 2019

    Cambridge, MA

    Research Assistant
    Harvard University Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
    Investigated methane emissions in the Arctic, presenting findings at the AGU Fall Meeting.

Awards