Luke Peden, EIT

Experience

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  Center for Teaching and Learning, Georgia Institute of Technology

  Jan 2022 - May 2023

  PLUS Leader

  • Led twice-weekly review sessions for students taking Multivariable Calculus • Held two-hour exam review sessions with 50+ students in attendance• Attended lectures to stay on pace with the professor’s teaching style• Supported the professor and teaching assistants to optimize student learning

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  Fundación Recyclápolis

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Engineering Intern

  • Selected for an immersive 8-week environmental engineering program• Worked immediately under the foundation CEO in Santiago, Chile• Concentrated in the management of electronic waste in a developing country• Organized and managed programs and events focused on local and global sustainability• Partnered with various corporations (Uber, Sailors for The Sea) to promote sustainable development• Facilitated communication between English and Spanish speaking companies

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  School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology (CEEatGT)

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Developed models to predict air pollution metrics and interactions from a wide array of sources• Applied the models to determine the relative impacts of air pollution chemistry on local areas• Collaborated with policy faculty to improve the overall health of members of the public• Worked closely with Dr. Armistead Russell and attended weekly group meetings to present results• Performed basic data analysis of TROPOMI data using MATLAB

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  Drive Japan Inc.

  May 2023 - Nov 2023

  Sustainability Manager

  • Undertook an intensive 8-week environmental marketing and management internship• Worked directly with the company founder in Tokyo, Japan• Led AI-based crowdsourcing project to create 2,000+ detailed location descriptions• Researched international marketing strategies to expand the startup outside of Japan• Planned with local Japanese government officials to promote tourism in rural areas, namely Shikoku• Updated company website to promote sustainable travel and carbon offset options • Continued projects through remote work during subsequent fall semester Show less

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Teaching Assistant

  • Provided guidance and office hours to 100+ CEE undergraduate students• Held weekly help sessions for upcoming assignments and exams• Graded homework, extra credit, and exams throughout the semester• Worked directly with Dr. Ted Russell in class structure and planning

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  Haley & Aldrich

  Oct 2024 - now

  Environmental Engineer