Geneva Kirk Drayson

Geneva is an undergraduate pursuing a BS in Environmental Science and a minor in Molecular Engineering Technology & Innovation. She works for the Keith group, researching the regionality and distribution of ocean alkalinity enhancement. She has experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship, placing first in the 2024 College New Venture Challenge.

Geneva attended the AGU 2025 conference with CSEi. Read the full reflection here.

“The chance to connect with attendees—many of whom had produced the foundational research that my own work builds upon—was a particularly rewarding experience and highlighted the collaborative nature of the AGU community.”

She also attended CERAWeek 2025 with the Institute as a student delegate. Watch her full video reflection here.

“It was such a privilege to represent The College at CERA Week alongside such an impressive delegation of students across UChicago,” she said. “With “Drill, Baby, Drill” as the political backdrop, the conference provided the opportunity to hear from executives and innovators at all points of the energy supply chain. I was struck by the pragmatism of leaders in the space despite wider regulatory uncertainty, with some big changes being made during the week!”