Braving the Cold: Expanding Berlin’s Environmental Monitoring Network
Discover how we braved the cold to install new air quality, noise, and traffic monitors, boosting real-time data for a cleaner, smarter future.
Laura Gualda: „Don’t ignore any spark of interest you have!“
Laura Gualda is in her second year of PhD in Transport Systems Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. She works as a research associate in the MI-TRAP project, developing models to estimate traffic and its related emissions in urban areas. Her STEM story is about overcoming the fear of not being good enough for science. And following that spark of interest anyway.
Susana Lopez-Aparicio: „If you find a passion for research, do not give up“
Susana Lopez-Aparicio is as a Senior Scientist at the Climate and Environment Research Institute NILU, in Norway. As part of the Net4Cities team, she leads the unit that synthesises key outcomes from the project to support local, regional and national Zero Pollution strategies.
Eda Sorani: „Science begins with asking questions“
Eda Sorani is a physicist and is involved in the Net4Cities/MI-TRAP project, where she is responsible for project coordination, quality assurance and device development. In her „Her STEM Story“ interview, she talks about the impact of female leadership in science and the need for mentorship, collaboration and representation in STEM.
Rima Baalbaki on her STEM story: „You belong here!“
Rima Baalbaki is a Senior Technical Research Specialist at the Cyprus Institute. As part of the Net4Cities project, she coordinates the deployment of advanced air and noise pollution monitoring instruments. The interview about her scientific journey is part of the „Her STEM Story“ series.