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Sophie Schneider

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Sustainable Engineering


A prototype NYC apartment that investigates the application of naturally driven, closed loop, human support systems. A prototype urban hydroponic garden capable of growing 28 plants using fogponic technology. A sustainability assessment of three of the largest Investor Owned Utility corporations in the United States. A study on the impacts of air pollution in New York City, focusing on NOx emissions from the ferry service An environmental analysis of the impacts of single source vs. house coffee blend.


Data Science for Social Good


A project exploring the nature of policing in New York City related to criminal summons from 2006-2019. A series of visualizations produced using a data set provided by the Center for Employment Opportunities.


Community Organizing


Cooper Union x Climate Week 2019 hosted a series of public events at the Cooper Union to coincide with the UN General Assembly Meeting and NYC Climate Week. Cooper Union x Climate Week 2020 included lectures and events addressing our shared future through the lens of global Green New Deals, environmental racism, and community action. An online lecture series aimed to foster intimate conversations with a network of experts and enthusiasts about the intersection of their work with climate. An exhibition at the Cooper Union showcasing how students from the art, architecture, and engineering schools engage independently in works related to the climate crisis. A group of students, faculty and staff at The Cooper Union that coordinates public programming, conversations, and student projects dedicated to addressing the climate crisis.