Alumni Spotlight: Sharelle Pampo Copple
Sharelle Pampo Copple
Sharelle Pampo Copple is a recent alumna of the Sustainability Science (SUSC) program ( 21). As a passionate scuba diver, Sharelle has seen the results of coral bleaching firsthand.
As an SUSC student, Sharelle had the ability to pivot her career focus from organization to science. She was likewise able to work for the Earth Institute and conduct research for the NASA GISS Climate Change Research Initiative. This previous year, she worked particularly on the “Climate Change in the Hudson Estuary: Past, Present, and Future” job and took a look at the way anthropogenic advancement has actually impacted marshes. Currently, she is checking out the global carbon budget plan within the context of the climate modification planetary boundary and has just recently started a new role as the director of research for a business that works to create a blockchain-based structure for carbon accounting..
What drew you to the SUSC program?.
Columbia is a top-tier school and has some of the worlds leading scientists at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory studying on climate change. In the SUSC program, I would be learning from these respected scientists, which was a substantial pull from the beginning. In addition, the Sustainability Science programs versatility allowed me to pivot my profession from the business side to the science side, which was what I was wanting to achieve during my time in school. It likewise permitted me to really cater classes to my interests and profession goals.
What were a few of the highlights from your time in the Sustainability Science program?.
The students and professors are first-class. While everyone has various backgrounds and know-how, they are all enthusiastic and exceptionally smart about environment change. I learned so much simply by being familiar with my friend through conversation.
What are a few of your career aspirations? And how did being a part of the SUSC program impact those goals?
Career-wise, I really just wanted/want to be a part of the environment solution in any way possible rather of being an onlooker. The Sustainability Science program has permitted me to do that by equipping me with the education, skills, tools, and connections to do so. Ive had the ability to pivot my profession to a more science-based trajectory to much better comprehend the carbon budget.
Do you have any suggestions for inbound or existing trainees?.
Eventually, you may have imposter syndrome, however just remember you were carefully picked to be a part of this program.
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Chloe Siao|October 19, 2021
Sharelle Pampo Copple is a recent alumna of the Sustainability Science (SUSC) program ( 21). As an SUSC trainee, Sharelle was able to pivot her career focus from company to science. In the SUSC program, I would be finding out from these esteemed researchers, which was a substantial pull from the beginning. In addition, the Sustainability Science programs versatility enabled me to pivot my profession from the service side to the science side, which was what I was hoping to achieve during my time in school. The Sustainability Science program has allowed me to do that by equipping me with the education, connections, skills, and tools to do so.