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Science for the Greater Good: Beth Capiro '16

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Location:
Center for the Environment, Ecological Design and Sustainability
For:
Students

<span data-sheets-root="1">The "Science Careers for the Greater Good" series introduces Smithies to a range of science-focused careers that have a social impact. This semester, we'll be joined by Beth Capiro ('16, Mathematics and Astronomy). Beth currently serves as the Manager of Climate Data Science at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the public agency responsible for public transportation in New York City. Beth joined the MTA in 2018 when she completed a Masters of Urban Planning degree at CUNY Hunter College. Her work at MTA involves collecting, managing, and interpreting a variety of data to support the development and implementation of the MTA's Capital Improvement Program. In particular, she has worked on a variety of initiatives to better prepare New York City's public transit system for climate change. Co-sponsored by the Lazarus Center, STEM Career Community, CEEDS, and Environmental Science and Policy.