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" At present we are stealing the future, selling it in the present, and calling it gross domestic product. We can just as easily have an economy that is based on healing the future instead of stealing it. We can either create assets for the future or take the assets of the future. One is called restoration and the other exploitation " - Paul Hawken
" At present we are stealing the future, selling it in the present, and calling it gross domestic product. We can just as easily have an economy that is based on healing the future instead of stealing it. We can either create assets for the future or take the assets of the future. One is called restoration and the other exploitation " - Paul Hawken (2009 Commencement Address)
 
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====Academic Background====
====Academic Background====
Currently a senior at [http://www.fordham.edu/| Fordham University] studying Environmental Policy and English. Research interests are in how 3D-printing can offer global environmental justice (equal environmental benefits and burdens to all), by using studies in industrial ecology, biomimicry theory, environmental economics, and environmental historical/political data. A founding member of Fordham Divest that campaigns to make Fordham University a fossil free campus.
Currently a senior at [http://www.fordham.edu/| Fordham University] majoring in Environmental Policy and English. Research interests are in how 3D-printing can offer global environmental justice (equal environmental benefits and burdens to all), by using studies in industrial ecology, biomimicry theory, environmental economics, and environmental historical/political data. A founding member of [https://campaigns.gofossilfree.org/petitions/Fossil_Free_Fordham| Fordham Divest], a student group that campaigns to make Fordham University a fossil free campus.


====Publications====
====Publications====
[[Cap and Trading in America, Environmentally Productive or Not?]] Research done by Valerie Meyer on cap and trade regulation in the United States.
*Meyer, V. (2013). Cap and Trading in America, Environmentally Productive or Not?
**Research done evaluating the economic impact of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: a cap and trade program in the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  


http://natureshardesthuetohold.tumblr.com/ A blog by Valerie Meyer on Environmental Policy
*Meyer, V. (2013, May 1). Retrieved March 19, 2015, from http://natureshardesthuetohold.tumblr.com/
**A blog on Environmental Policy.


====Thesis Research Topic====
====Thesis Research Topic====
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'''Thesis Poster:''' [http://www.fordham.edu/info/20331/undergraduate_research_symposium| Fordham University's Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium,]  April 15, 2015
'''Thesis Poster:''' [http://www.fordham.edu/info/20331/undergraduate_research_symposium| Fordham University's Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium,]  April 15, 2015
'''Abstract:'''


'''Outline:'''
'''Outline:'''


Introduction: Prototyping the Risks of a 3D Printed Future
Introduction: Prototyping the Risks of a 3D Printed Future
*why an Interdisciplinary approach to studying 3D printing is necessary
*Reasons why Interdisciplinary approaches to study 3D printing are necessary


Chapter 1: The Makers Behind the Movement
Chapter 1: The Makers Behind the Movement
*History of Additive Manufacturing
*History of Additive Manufacturing
*Recent Exponential Growth of AM
*Recent Exponential Growth of AM
**Open Source  
**Open Source
**Drop in Prices
**Drop in Prices
*Major Players in 3D printing world
*Major Players in the industry


Chapter 2: Comparing Assembly Lines to Keyboards .
Chapter 2: Creating Criteria to Compare Assembly Lines to Keyboards
*Ecological Economics
*Sustainable Business
*Ecological and Carbon Footprints
*IPAT Model


Chapter 3: When Selecting Ink Involves More than Color .
Chapter 3: The Environmental Impacts
*Current "Ink" and Materials Used in 3D printing
*Current Energy Sources
*Current Waste Management
*Potential materials, energy sources, and waste


Chapter 4: Paying to Print: Attracting Investors and Capital .
Chapter 4: Attracting and Regulating Investors and Capital
*Current Laws and Regulations Applied to 3D printing
**For example, Gun Control Laws and Thingiverse Regulation


Conclusion: Envisioning the Final Product
Conclusion: Envisioning the Final Product
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*Specific policy and research recommendations for 3D printing
 
====Websites====
[http://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriebmeyer/| Linkedin]

Revision as of 16:43, 19 April 2015

" At present we are stealing the future, selling it in the present, and calling it gross domestic product. We can just as easily have an economy that is based on healing the future instead of stealing it. We can either create assets for the future or take the assets of the future. One is called restoration and the other exploitation " - Paul Hawken (2009 Commencement Address) Template:Infobox person

Academic Background

Currently a senior at Fordham University majoring in Environmental Policy and English. Research interests are in how 3D-printing can offer global environmental justice (equal environmental benefits and burdens to all), by using studies in industrial ecology, biomimicry theory, environmental economics, and environmental historical/political data. A founding member of Fordham Divest, a student group that campaigns to make Fordham University a fossil free campus.

Publications

  • Meyer, V. (2013). Cap and Trading in America, Environmentally Productive or Not?
    • Research done evaluating the economic impact of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: a cap and trade program in the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Thesis Research Topic

Title: : Environmental Impacts of Additive Manufacturing

Thesis Poster: Fordham University's Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 15, 2015

Outline:

Introduction: Prototyping the Risks of a 3D Printed Future

  • Reasons why Interdisciplinary approaches to study 3D printing are necessary

Chapter 1: The Makers Behind the Movement

  • History of Additive Manufacturing
  • Recent Exponential Growth of AM
    • Open Source
    • Drop in Prices
  • Major Players in the industry

Chapter 2: Creating Criteria to Compare Assembly Lines to Keyboards

  • Ecological Economics
  • Sustainable Business
  • Ecological and Carbon Footprints
  • IPAT Model

Chapter 3: The Environmental Impacts

  • Current "Ink" and Materials Used in 3D printing
  • Current Energy Sources
  • Current Waste Management
  • Potential materials, energy sources, and waste

Chapter 4: Attracting and Regulating Investors and Capital

  • Current Laws and Regulations Applied to 3D printing
    • For example, Gun Control Laws and Thingiverse Regulation

Conclusion: Envisioning the Final Product

  • Specific policy and research recommendations for 3D printing

Websites

Linkedin
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