Student at Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Greater New York City Area
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- Student at Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
- Past
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- Student at Cornell University
- Campus Coordinator at Energy Action Coalition
- Renewable Energy Director at Romana Sostenible
- New York Coordinator at Sierra Student Coalition
- Scientific Research Intern at Cornell Biological Field Station
- Community Water Watch Organizer at NJ Community Water Watch
- Scientific Research Intern at New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
- Education
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- Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
- Cornell University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Non-Profit Organization Management
- Websites
Carlos Rymer’s Summary
I have experience in community organizing, research, and policy advocacy. I am very up-to-date with the field of sustainable development and specialize in renewable energy. My goal is to help developing nations (mainly in Latin America and the Caribbean) embrace the opportunity that sustainable development and, more specifically, renewable energy present for long-term socioeconomic stability. I am also currently pursuing ventures in the Dominican Republic and elsewhere related to sustainable development.
Carlos Rymer’s Specialties:
Community organizing, renewable energy, sustainable development, sustainable business.
Carlos Rymer’s Experience
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Student
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
(Higher Education industry)
May 2008 — Present (6 months)
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Student
Cornell University
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2005 — May 2008 (2 years 10 months)
Graduated from the Science of Natural and Environmental Systems program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, concentrating on Sustainable Development.
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Campus Coordinator
Energy Action Coalition
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2006 — May 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Coordinated campus and state climate efforts. My work included leading sustainability projects on campus and pushing for climate policies in New Jersey and New York. In New Jersey, I was partly responsible for an effort that built public support for the Global Warming Response Act, which mandates 80% reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Similarly, I co-led an effort at Cornell University to convince the administration to sign on to the Presidents Climate Commitment, effectively committing the campus to achieving climate neutrality.
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Renewable Energy Director
Romana Sostenible
(Environmental Services industry)
July 2007 — May 2008 (11 months)
Directed the Renewable Energy Committee of Romana Sostenible. My work includes coalition-building and raising awareness of the impressive business opportunity that renewable energies offer in the Dominican Republic after landmark legislation was approved in 2007.
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New York Coordinator
Sierra Student Coalition
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2007 — May 2008 (10 months)
Worked to connect schools and communities across New York State to pressure Albany to pass global warming legislation mandating 80% cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century.
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Scientific Research Intern
Cornell Biological Field Station
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Research industry)
May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)
My research explored the role of biological soil crusts in a barren ecosystem in central New York. My study concluded that biological soil crusts enhance soil properties and, over time, create adequate conditions for ecological succession.
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Community Water Watch Organizer
NJ Community Water Watch
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
June 2005 — August 2005 (3 months)
Organized cleanups in Hudson County and created educational materials for events designed to raise awareness about water conservation.
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Scientific Research Intern
New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Civil Engineering industry)
June 2003 — August 2003 (3 months)
Conducted scientific research in the New Jersey Meadowlandsin summers of 2003 and 2004. My research explored the temporal changes in benthic species populations and heavy metal concentrations in the Hackensack River over a 15-year period. A decline in the diversity of benthic species was observed, while no statistically significant changes were found in heavy metal concentrations.
Carlos Rymer’s Education
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Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
MPA, Environmental Science and Policy, 2008 — 2009 (expected)
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Cornell University
BS, Science of Natural and Environmental Systems, con. Sustainable Development, 2005 — 2008
Please see our websites at www.rso.cornell.edu/sustainabilityhub, www.rso.cornell.edu/kyotonow, and www.sustainithaca.org.
- Activities and Societies:
- KyotoNOW!, Sustainability Hub, Connect Ithaca
Additional Information
Carlos Rymer’s Websites:
Carlos Rymer’s Interests:
Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy, Sustainable City Design and Development, New Governance and Economics, Sustainable Business
Carlos Rymer’s Groups:
Energy Action Coalition, Sierra Student Coalition, Romana Sostenible, Sustainability Hub, KyotoNOW!, SustainUS, New Jersey Climate March Team, Sustainable Ivies, Focus The Nation, Environment New Jersey, NACUBO
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Renewable Energy Business Network -
The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University Alumni Network -
GreenBiz.com -- Green Business Professionals -
Master of Public Administration, Environmental Science and Policy (MPA, ESP) Alumni Network
Carlos Rymer’s Honors:
Sierra Club Joseph Barbosa Earth Fund Award
New Jersey Sierra Club Appreciation Award
New Jersey Business and Industry Association Merit Award
Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Charitable Award
Cornell Dean's Honors List (4 semesters)
Finger Lakes Institute Symposium Award
Carlos Rymer’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
