Jesenia Parthasarathy is a third-year in the College (’26) studying Data Science and Political Science. She is interested in the intersection of Urban Infrastructure and Green Technology. She hopes to learn more about emerging private-public tech solutions to environmental issues, especially how different countries plan to fund and expedite the process. Jesenia attended COP29 with UChicago in 2024.
“I am incredibly grateful for the privilege of attending COP29 in Baku, an experience made possible by the University of Chicago, which has significantly expanded my understanding of climate change solutions. My experiences interacting with diplomats and industry experts reinforced the importance of integrating technical innovation with social responsibility to address climate change effectively, and I look forward to contributing to this cause in the future.”