Drew completed his undergraduate degree in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability from Colorado State University (CSU) in the spring of 2023. Drew has been interested in renewable energy and sustainability science since middle school, given that his father works in the renewable energy field. He completed several courses, giving him a holistic view of energy systems during his studies. He has gained work experience at the CSU Atmospheric Science Department for the past two years, and is a co-author on several publications. Drew is close to the submission of his first paper in atmospheric science. He hopes that the graduate program at UC Davis will enable him to build upon his strengths to succeed in the renewable energy field.