Arielle Rivera: Lighting Puerto Rico’s energy future
Arielle Rivera, a senior in electrical and computer engineering and a 2021 Andlinger Center summer intern, poses in the Andlinger Center. (Photo by Bumper DeJesus)
Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017, causing massive damage and long-lasting power outages for millions of people. Arielle Rivera '23 lost touch with relatives living on the island and saw a major problem that needed fixing.