Leo Chen (He/Him)

Student, Cornell University
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Elliot Scheuer

Student, Cornell University

Hello! My name is Elliot and I'm a undergraduate at Cornell University studying Environmental Engineering. I'm interested in how we can apply engineered solutions to make agriculture more sustainable. My research focuses on the circular bionutrient economy which in essence is about finding solutions to some of the worlds biggest problems by identifying interconnected problems. In my free time I love playing rugby, reading, learning languages (I'm learning Mandarin and Spanish), creative writing, and cooking.
Fiona Naughton

Student, Georgetown University

Hi! My name is Fiona and I'm a member of the Class of 2026 at Georgetown University, where I am majoring in Culture and Politics with a concentration in International Labor Policy and minoring in English.  My research focuses on the intersection between artificial intelligence and new forms of labor exploitation. Although many AI softwares are thought to be objective, they have been and continue to be reliant on low-wage workers with normal human biases. I hope to chronicle the ways that the AI revolution has created more accepted yet equally pernicious ways of mistreating vulnerable workers, despite the reputation that these softwares are made independent of human influence. Beyond Laidlaw, I absolutely love to read, both fiction and non-fiction. I could talk about books for hours and am always needing new recommendations, so please let me know if you have any suggestions! 
Claire Wu

Student Researcher, Cornell University

Hi! I am a sophomore at Cornell University pursuing an independent major of Interdisciplinary Studies (Education, Information Science, Psychology). Through Laidlaw, I am conducting research on the social-ecological impacts of Indonesia's capital relocation and am excited to explore the intersection between bioacoustics, Indigenous knowledge, and public education. Feel free to connect with me on here or on LinkedIn!
Maja Anderson

Manager of Undergraduate Programs & International Experiences, Coordinator of the Laidlaw Program, Cornell University , Cornell University

Kristin Ramsay

Former Laidlaw Scholars Program Manager, Cornell University

Kristin began the Laidlaw Leadership and Research Scholars program at Cornell University and was responsible for undergraduate engagement in the Einaudi Center for International Studies. She now provides remote support for Global Cornell. A Cornell alumna, Kristin majored in international agriculture and rural development then worked in agriculture and community development with an NGO in Kenya for six years. Her graduate work focused on community leadership development. Kristin enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family (and 3 dogs).
Taryn Chung

Student, Cornell University

Undergraduate student at Cornell University majoring in Environment and Sustainability with a concentration in policy and governance. Double minoring in Urban and Regional Studies, and Sustainable Business and Economics. 
Jiayi Guo

Student, Cornell University

Hello!! My name is Jiayi (she/her), and I major in Design and Environmental Analysis at the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University. I also pursue a minor named Healthy Futures, which examines how to use design to integrate health and hospitality into our daily experiences. I am fascinated by the interdisciplinary nature of design research, and I hope to apply the frameworks and tools of design and system thinking to environmental education in the future. For me, design has the powers of creativity, communication, and action, which can fuel social innovation greatly. Currently, I am researching young children's understandings and feelings about climate change, focusing on children in the US (where I study) and China (where I'm from). I really want to learn more about how to conduct effective environmental education that leads to pro-environmental actions. My passion for environmental actions and social change also brought me to engage in LiA: Mexico City with NGO Make_Sense. I love meeting people and learning new things - I would love to connect with you!
Kate Rodger

Research & Leadership Scholar, Cornell University

Hello! I am a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University. I study cognitive science, with plans to go to law school or pursue a graduate degree in evolutionary anthropology. My Laidlaw research is an interdisciplinary project dealing with the socioecological impacts of Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara. We combine bioacoustics and anthropology to join local partners in monitoring the changes that result from the national capital city's relocation to the island of Borneo. Outside of academics, you can find me rowing with Cornell's club team or leading prospective students on tours. I also love to play music, make collages or journals, and curl up with a good novel. Please feel free to reach out!
Tyler Carriaga

Lester B. Pearson Scholar, Architecture and Public Policy, University of Toronto

Hello! I'm Tyler Carriaga, a recipient of a full-ride merit scholarship at the University of Toronto, where I'm studying Architecture and Public Policy. I strive to continue evolving my personal and technical skills in my journey of learning how to help (quite literally) build greener, more resilient, and equitable communities.