Environmental Science / Policy
Climate, Equity, and Policy Lab
Dr. Jamal Osei · Columbia University
New York, NYHybridOpen to students
Contact: josei@example.edu
Website Research overview
Examines how climate policy intersects with community-level equity outcomes across U.S. cities.
Main research questions
- • How do heat action plans distribute resources across neighborhoods?
Methods
Qualitative interviewsPolicy analysisGIS
Keywords
ClimatePolicyEquityQualitative
Recent publications
- Urban heat and equity outcomes (2024)
Why this may fit you
- Strong interest overlap with your saved topics
- Beginner-friendly roles reported
- Located within commuting distance
- Relevant to your stated goal
- Structured undergraduate onboarding
Potential considerations
Worth asking about
- • Writing sample encouraged in first email
Suggested questions to ask
- • What would a typical week look like for an undergraduate in this lab?
- • Who would supervise me day to day?
- • What training is provided before students begin?
- • What is the expected weekly time commitment?
- • Are there opportunities to contribute to posters, abstracts, or presentations?
- • Is the lab currently accepting students for the upcoming semester?
Mentorship Fit Profile
Undergraduate experience
Welcomes freshmen and sophomores
Supervision style
Small-group mentoring
Lab size
Small (5 members)
Onboarding
Reading list + kickoff meeting
Role types
Writing, Interview coding, Research support
Typical commitment
5–7 hours per week
Environment
Discussion-based, close-knit
Best for
Writers who like reading widely
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