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Five Lessons Learned from Remotely Planning an International Field Study

Since September of 2020, I have been working with Lifeline as a research intern. In this role, one of my major responsibilities has been planning a field study on the adoption and social impact of improved cookstoves in rural and peri-urban Uganda.

ETHOS in Review: First Time Takeaways

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to attend the Engineers in Technical and Humanitarian Opportunities of Service (ETHOS) conference online. ETHOS is a non-profit organization that organizes an annual conference with the goal of bringing together individuals from within the clean cookstove community including academics, field practitioners, and other researchers.

Rethinking Water Policies: Oxford University Research

Lifeline has spent decades dedicated to addressing the challenge of access to clean and safe water in poverty-stricken communities around the world. By 2050, there will be some 900+ million people living in rural areas — a 43% increase compared to 2015 — combined with other unique characteristics that put the continent at great risk for water-related stress and conflict.

Oregon State University: Research on Cookstoves & Behavior Change

Social enterprise workers have made tremendous strides in improving cookstoves to address their health and environmental impact, but these technical advancements often come at the cost of practical cooking needs. Lifeline teamed up with Oregon State University on a testing protocol to help stove designers evaluate cookstove usability in Uganda and Guatemala.