Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy
During this internship, Ajay was in charge of a one of the entire company's greenhouse gas reduction projects. He had to network with organizations and get them to participate in his project and collaborate with EPA's Smartway division. He had to develop an Excel based tool that would allow companies to report, benchmark and reduce their GHG emissions over the next few years. He presented his work at the Dairy Sustainability Council meeting - a conference held twice or three times a year in Chicago. He gained massive experience in public presentation, networking and communicating with stakeholders. He also brushed up his analytical skills while developing the mathematical model.
Internship Details
| Organization | Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy - Chicago, IL |
| Employment Sector |
Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit |
| Student's Field of Study |
Sustainable Systems |
| Dual Degree |
Engineering |
| Topic Areas of Internship |
Environmental Regulation/Policy, Transportation Emissions Reduction |
| Duration & Dates | 34 weeks, starting 5/10/2011 (student interned during the summer and part-time during the fall semester) |
| Skills Gained |
General Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Design Skills |
| Duties Performed |
Design and Project Management, Proposal/Plan Development, Strategy Development |
| How Student Obtained Internship | SNRE Internship Database (eRecruiter) and Center for Sustainable Systems |
| Paid or Unpaid? |
Paid - $15/hour |
| OK to Contact Student for More Information? | Yes - Ajay Varadharajan |