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Rachel Wnuk
National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Research Bio

Rachel was a SULI intern in 2022-2023. SheÌýjoined us fromÌýthe Electrobuffs fromÌýRensselaer Polytechnic Institute. RebeccaÌýwasÌýworking at NREL with Maria Kelly onÌýinvestigating carbon dioxide reduction via Rotating Ring Disk Electrode (RRDE) voltammetry.ÌýRachel hopes to further her knowledge in renewable energy technologies through her research and pursue a career in this field in the future.

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Outside of research, Rachel enjoys rock climbing, listening to Oldies’ music, and sailing with her family in New York!

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Education

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Ìý2024
  • High School Diploma, Galway Jr/Sr High School, 2020

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Awards

  • Rensselaer Medalist Recipient (2020)
  • Capital District Sports Women of the Year (2020)