Education
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Joint Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Engineering & Public Policy, May 2012
M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, December 2009
Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT
Renewable Energy and Other Alternative Fuels, June 2011
University of Massachusetts--Amherst, Amherst, MA
B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, May 2008
Commonwealth College Honors Program
Research Experience
Carnegie Mellon University, Research & Teaching Assistant
Model US freight transportation and associated energy use & emissions.
Analyze consumer grocery purchases for life cycle assessment purposes.
Assist teaching graduate course Civil Systems Planning & Pricing.
University of Massachusetts--Amherst, Research Assistant
Determine spatial and temporal trends in bacteria loading along the Asnebumskit Brook in Holden, MA.
Model bacteria loading in the Asnebumskit watershed.
Evaluate possible sources of high bacteria counts within the Brook, including sediments, wildlife, domestic animals and storm-sewers.
Develop sustainability summer program for high school students.
Publications & Technical Papers
Nealer, Rachael, Christopher L. Weber, Chris Hendrickson, and H. Scott Matthews. "Tradeoffs for Potential Modal Freight Transportation
Policies." Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. In review.
Nealer, Rachael, Christopher L. Weber, Chris Hendrickson, and H. Scott Matthews. "Modal Freight Transport Required for Production of
US Goods and Services." Journal of Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review. February 2011.
Nealer, Rachael. "International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technologies." Conference Reports. International Society of
Industrial Ecology News. July 2010.
Nealer, Rachael. "International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technologies." Conference Reports. International Society of
Industrial Ecology News. July 2009.
Weber, Christopher L., Chris Hendrickson, Paulina Jaramillo, Amy Nagengast, and Rachael Nealer. "Life Cycle Assessment of
Traditional Retail and E-commerce Logistics for Electronic Products." <http://ak.buy.com/buy_assets/green_study/Buycom_report_
final.pdf>.
Nealer, Rachael, Paula Rees, and Sarah Dorner. "Identification of Total Coliform, E. coli, and Enterococci and Variability in the
Asnebumskit Watershed Through Data Collection and Modeling." University of Massachusetts—Amherst Undergraduate Thesis
Project.
Relevant Experience
Hall & Moskow Realty, Solar Energy Intern
Oversee local solar panel home installation projects.
Draw design plans for a solar-powered water tank.
Write official efficiency reports for a 60 kW solar arrangement.
Presentations and Posters
Nealer, Rachael. "Assessing the Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation Effectiveness of Potential Modal Freight Policies.
Symposium for Industrial Ecology for Young Professionals. Berkeley, CA. 11 June, 2011. Poster.
Nealer, Rachael. "Energy, Emissions, and Cost Tradeoffs of Potential US Modal Freight Policies. & International Society for Industrial
Ecology Conference. Berkeley, CA. 10 June, 2011. Presentation.
Nealer, Rachael. "Modal Frieght Transport Required for US Goods and Services Production." International Symposium on Sustainable
Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington, VA. 18 May 2010. Presentation.
Nealer, Rachael. "Energy and Environmental Impacts of Consumer Purchases: A Case Study on Grocery Purchases." International
Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington, VA. 18 May 2010. Presentation.
Nealer, Rachael. "Life Cycle Assessment of Traditional Retail and E-commerce Logistics for Electronic Products." International
Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Tempe, AZ. 19 May 2009. Presentation.
Nealer, Rachael. "Identification of Total Coliform, E. coli, and Enterococci and Variability in the Asnebumskit Watershed through Data
Collection and Modeling." Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference. Amherst, MA. 2 May 2008. Poster.
Conferences
Symposium for Industrial Ecology for Young Professionals. Life Cycle Methodology Session Moderator. Berkeley, CA. 11 June, 2011.
International Society for Industrial Ecoology Conference: Science, Systems, and Sustainability. Berkeley, CA. 7-10 June, 2011.
Engineering Sustainability: Innovation and the Triple Bottom Line. Pittsburgh, PA. 10-12 April, 2011.
International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington,VA. 17-19 May, 2010.
Grassroots Recycling & Zero Waste Conference. Devens, MA. 18-20 Oct., 2009.
Life Cycle Assessment Conference IX. Boston, MA. 29 Sept. - 2 Oct., 2009.
International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Tempe, AZ. 18-20 May, 2009.
Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference. Amherst, MA. 2 May, 2008.
Outreach and Volunteer Work
Green Design Apprenticeship, Program Coordinator
Green Design Reading Group, Program Organizer
Summer Engineering Experience for girls, Volunteer Presenter
SWE "Wow! That's Engineering", Volunteer
Source to Sea Cleanup: Connecticut River Watershed, Volunteer
Awards & Honors
NSF Grant for CMU Sustainability of Transportation Project
Carnegie Mellon University Dean's Fellowship Award
Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honors Society
UMass Computer, Science, Engineering, and Math Scholarship
UMass International Scholars Program
UMass Women's Rowing Athletic Scholarship
Atlantic 10 First Team All-Conference
Affiliations
Green Design Institute, Society of Women Engineers, International Society of Industrial Ecology, UMass Amherst Women's Rowing
Alumni
Professional Skills
SimaPro, MatLab, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, IDEXX Colilert and Enterolert
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Joint Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Engineering & Public Policy, May 2012 M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, December 2009
Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT Renewable Energy and Other Alternative Fuels, June 2011
University of Massachusetts--Amherst, Amherst, MA B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, May 2008 Commonwealth College Honors Program
Carnegie Mellon University, Research & Teaching Assistant Model US freight transportation and associated energy use & emissions. Analyze consumer grocery purchases for life cycle assessment purposes. Assist teaching graduate course Civil Systems Planning & Pricing.
Publications & Technical PapersUniversity of Massachusetts--Amherst, Research Assistant Determine spatial and temporal trends in bacteria loading along the Asnebumskit Brook in Holden, MA. Model bacteria loading in the Asnebumskit watershed. Evaluate possible sources of high bacteria counts within the Brook, including sediments, wildlife, domestic animals and storm-sewers. Develop sustainability summer program for high school students.
Nealer, Rachael, Christopher L. Weber, Chris Hendrickson, and H. Scott Matthews. "Tradeoffs for Potential Modal Freight Transportation Policies." Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. In review.
Nealer, Rachael, Christopher L. Weber, Chris Hendrickson, and H. Scott Matthews. "Modal Freight Transport Required for Production of US Goods and Services." Journal of Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review. February 2011.
Nealer, Rachael. "International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technologies." Conference Reports. International Society of Industrial Ecology News. July 2010.
Nealer, Rachael. "International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technologies." Conference Reports. International Society of Industrial Ecology News. July 2009.
Weber, Christopher L., Chris Hendrickson, Paulina Jaramillo, Amy Nagengast, and Rachael Nealer. "Life Cycle Assessment of Traditional Retail and E-commerce Logistics for Electronic Products." <http://ak.buy.com/buy_assets/green_study/Buycom_report_ final.pdf>.
Nealer, Rachael, Paula Rees, and Sarah Dorner. "Identification of Total Coliform, E. coli, and Enterococci and Variability in the Asnebumskit Watershed Through Data Collection and Modeling." University of Massachusetts—Amherst Undergraduate Thesis Project.
Relevant Experience
Hall & Moskow Realty, Solar Energy Intern
Oversee local solar panel home installation projects.
Draw design plans for a solar-powered water tank.
Write official efficiency reports for a 60 kW solar arrangement.
Presentations and Posters
Nealer, Rachael. "Assessing the Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation Effectiveness of Potential Modal Freight Policies.
Symposium for Industrial Ecology for Young Professionals. Berkeley, CA. 11 June, 2011. Poster.
Nealer, Rachael. "Energy, Emissions, and Cost Tradeoffs of Potential US Modal Freight Policies. & International Society for Industrial
Ecology Conference. Berkeley, CA. 10 June, 2011. Presentation.
Nealer, Rachael. "Modal Frieght Transport Required for US Goods and Services Production." International Symposium on Sustainable
Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington, VA. 18 May 2010. Presentation.
Nealer, Rachael. "Energy and Environmental Impacts of Consumer Purchases: A Case Study on Grocery Purchases." International
Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington, VA. 18 May 2010. Presentation.
Nealer, Rachael. "Life Cycle Assessment of Traditional Retail and E-commerce Logistics for Electronic Products." International
Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Tempe, AZ. 19 May 2009. Presentation.
Nealer, Rachael. "Identification of Total Coliform, E. coli, and Enterococci and Variability in the Asnebumskit Watershed through Data
Collection and Modeling." Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference. Amherst, MA. 2 May 2008. Poster.
Conferences
Symposium for Industrial Ecology for Young Professionals. Life Cycle Methodology Session Moderator. Berkeley, CA. 11 June, 2011.
International Society for Industrial Ecoology Conference: Science, Systems, and Sustainability. Berkeley, CA. 7-10 June, 2011.
Engineering Sustainability: Innovation and the Triple Bottom Line. Pittsburgh, PA. 10-12 April, 2011.
International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington,VA. 17-19 May, 2010.
Grassroots Recycling & Zero Waste Conference. Devens, MA. 18-20 Oct., 2009.
Life Cycle Assessment Conference IX. Boston, MA. 29 Sept. - 2 Oct., 2009.
International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Tempe, AZ. 18-20 May, 2009.
Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference. Amherst, MA. 2 May, 2008.
Outreach and Volunteer Work
Green Design Apprenticeship, Program Coordinator
Green Design Reading Group, Program Organizer
Summer Engineering Experience for girls, Volunteer Presenter
SWE "Wow! That's Engineering", Volunteer
Source to Sea Cleanup: Connecticut River Watershed, Volunteer
Awards & Honors
NSF Grant for CMU Sustainability of Transportation Project
Carnegie Mellon University Dean's Fellowship Award
Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honors Society
UMass Computer, Science, Engineering, and Math Scholarship
UMass International Scholars Program
UMass Women's Rowing Athletic Scholarship
Atlantic 10 First Team All-Conference
Affiliations
Green Design Institute, Society of Women Engineers, International Society of Industrial Ecology, UMass Amherst Women's Rowing
Alumni
Professional Skills
SimaPro, MatLab, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, IDEXX Colilert and Enterolert
Hall & Moskow Realty, Solar Energy Intern Oversee local solar panel home installation projects. Draw design plans for a solar-powered water tank. Write official efficiency reports for a 60 kW solar arrangement.
Nealer, Rachael. "Assessing the Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation Effectiveness of Potential Modal Freight Policies. Symposium for Industrial Ecology for Young Professionals. Berkeley, CA. 11 June, 2011. Poster. Nealer, Rachael. "Energy, Emissions, and Cost Tradeoffs of Potential US Modal Freight Policies. & International Society for Industrial Ecology Conference. Berkeley, CA. 10 June, 2011. Presentation. Nealer, Rachael. "Modal Frieght Transport Required for US Goods and Services Production." International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington, VA. 18 May 2010. Presentation. Nealer, Rachael. "Energy and Environmental Impacts of Consumer Purchases: A Case Study on Grocery Purchases." International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington, VA. 18 May 2010. Presentation. Nealer, Rachael. "Life Cycle Assessment of Traditional Retail and E-commerce Logistics for Electronic Products." International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Tempe, AZ. 19 May 2009. Presentation.
Nealer, Rachael. "Identification of Total Coliform, E. coli, and Enterococci and Variability in the Asnebumskit Watershed through Data Collection and Modeling." Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference. Amherst, MA. 2 May 2008. Poster.
Conferences
Symposium for Industrial Ecology for Young Professionals. Life Cycle Methodology Session Moderator. Berkeley, CA. 11 June, 2011.
International Society for Industrial Ecoology Conference: Science, Systems, and Sustainability. Berkeley, CA. 7-10 June, 2011.
Engineering Sustainability: Innovation and the Triple Bottom Line. Pittsburgh, PA. 10-12 April, 2011.
International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington,VA. 17-19 May, 2010.
Grassroots Recycling & Zero Waste Conference. Devens, MA. 18-20 Oct., 2009.
Life Cycle Assessment Conference IX. Boston, MA. 29 Sept. - 2 Oct., 2009.
International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Tempe, AZ. 18-20 May, 2009.
Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference. Amherst, MA. 2 May, 2008.
Outreach and Volunteer Work
Green Design Apprenticeship, Program Coordinator
Green Design Reading Group, Program Organizer
Summer Engineering Experience for girls, Volunteer Presenter
SWE "Wow! That's Engineering", Volunteer
Source to Sea Cleanup: Connecticut River Watershed, Volunteer
Awards & Honors
NSF Grant for CMU Sustainability of Transportation Project
Carnegie Mellon University Dean's Fellowship Award
Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honors Society
UMass Computer, Science, Engineering, and Math Scholarship
UMass International Scholars Program
UMass Women's Rowing Athletic Scholarship
Atlantic 10 First Team All-Conference
Affiliations
Green Design Institute, Society of Women Engineers, International Society of Industrial Ecology, UMass Amherst Women's Rowing
Alumni
Professional Skills
SimaPro, MatLab, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, IDEXX Colilert and Enterolert
Symposium for Industrial Ecology for Young Professionals. Life Cycle Methodology Session Moderator. Berkeley, CA. 11 June, 2011. International Society for Industrial Ecoology Conference: Science, Systems, and Sustainability. Berkeley, CA. 7-10 June, 2011. Engineering Sustainability: Innovation and the Triple Bottom Line. Pittsburgh, PA. 10-12 April, 2011. International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Arlington,VA. 17-19 May, 2010. Grassroots Recycling & Zero Waste Conference. Devens, MA. 18-20 Oct., 2009. Life Cycle Assessment Conference IX. Boston, MA. 29 Sept. - 2 Oct., 2009. International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology Conference. Tempe, AZ. 18-20 May, 2009. Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference. Amherst, MA. 2 May, 2008.
Green Design Apprenticeship, Program Coordinator Green Design Reading Group, Program Organizer Summer Engineering Experience for girls, Volunteer Presenter SWE "Wow! That's Engineering", Volunteer Source to Sea Cleanup: Connecticut River Watershed, Volunteer
Awards & Honors
NSF Grant for CMU Sustainability of Transportation Project
Carnegie Mellon University Dean's Fellowship Award
Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honors Society
UMass Computer, Science, Engineering, and Math Scholarship
UMass International Scholars Program
UMass Women's Rowing Athletic Scholarship
Atlantic 10 First Team All-Conference
Affiliations
Green Design Institute, Society of Women Engineers, International Society of Industrial Ecology, UMass Amherst Women's Rowing
Alumni
Professional Skills
SimaPro, MatLab, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, IDEXX Colilert and Enterolert
NSF Grant for CMU Sustainability of Transportation Project Carnegie Mellon University Dean's Fellowship Award Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honors Society UMass Computer, Science, Engineering, and Math Scholarship UMass International Scholars Program UMass Women's Rowing Athletic Scholarship Atlantic 10 First Team All-Conference
Green Design Institute, Society of Women Engineers, International Society of Industrial Ecology, UMass Amherst Women's Rowing Alumni
Professional Skills
SimaPro, MatLab, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, IDEXX Colilert and Enterolert
SimaPro, MatLab, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, IDEXX Colilert and Enterolert