Maya Shaw
Motto:Experience is the father of wisdom and memory the mother.
Maya Shaw, Ph.D., has recently taken on the role of Chief Innovation Officer at BloomTech Labs. Prior to this, she was an associate professor of environmental science at Portland State University from 2015 to 2021 and then moved on to teach at the University of British Columbia from 2021 to 2023. Maya earned her B.Sc. with honors in Environmental Science from the University of Guelph and later pursued her Ph.D. in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Edinburgh.
Dr. Shaw's work focuses on the intersection between urban development and sustainable practices, advocating for green technologies that can enhance city living while reducing ecological footprints. Her research into innovative waste management solutions and renewable energy integration has garnered significant attention, leading to support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). In 2022, Dr. Shaw was recognized as a "Green Pioneer" by the International Society for Sustainability and received Portland State University’s Innovator of the Year Award. Two years later, in 2024, she was honored with the EcoVisionary Award from the Global Green Council and the Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of Guelph.
In this blog post, Dr. Shaw shares her personal insights and experiences. The views expressed here are hers alone and do not necessarily represent those of BloomTech Labs.
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