As early as high school, Yvette Viasus \u201920 was mastering the basics of computers and science. Even then, however, she was looking at the bigger picture.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy twin sister had already decided to go to Montclair,\u201d she recalls. \u201cAt the time, I was getting ready to take a gap year after high school. But when I joined her for a campus visit, I changed my plans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although Viasus had originally considered studying international business, her passion for the environment led her to the University\u2019s programs in sustainability science and geography. She chose a concentration in urban studies and became fascinated with geographic information system (GIS) mapping.<\/p>\n
\u201cData has a deeper application when you are able to observe its geographic references,\u201d Viasus explains. \u201cWhether you are tracking pollution or the spread of disease, GIS mapping provides context that supports efforts to create a solution.\u201d<\/p>\n
The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies (PSEG ISS) Green Teams internship program provided Viasus with the platform she needed to fully experience the application of sustainability science and impact of GIS mapping in driving business decisions.<\/p>\n