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Lila Sparks (She/Her)

Laidlaw Scholar, The Universirty of Toronto

About Lila Sparks

Hello everyone! 

My name is Lila Sparks and I am going into my third year at the University of Toronto, where I am pursuing a double major in International Relations and Peace, Conflict & Justice studies!

This summer I am researching the social and ecological impacts that data centres have on indigenous communities in Canada. I'm so excited to learn from you all:)  

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

University of Toronto

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2026

Research Topic

Artificial Intelligence Society & Culture Sustainability

Area of Expertise

Social Sciences

I am from:

Canada

I speak:

English French Italian

My hobbies/interests are:

Cycling Hiking/walking Reading Swimming

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Comment on Project Outline: How States Are Balancing Data Center Growth, Ratepayer Protection, and Energy Infrastructure—A 50‑State Analysis
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Lila Sparks
May 17, 2026

Your project is very interesting! My laidlaw research covers the social and ecological impacts that data centres have on Indigenous communities in Canada; I'm sure that there are lots of things we could learn from each others reports! 

If you'd ever like to connect about this further, let me know :) 

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