MA candidate, IPA Research Assistant
e-mail: cbeck@udel.edu
phone: 302-831-6372 | fax: 302-831-4934
DGS Annex | University of Delaware | Newark, DE 19716-7380
introduction | education | experience | qualifications | honors and awards | conferences
IntroductionClaire graduated in 2008 from Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., with a BA in Audio Engineering Technology and a minor in Sociology. After graduation she worked for the Tennessee Office for Refugees in Nashville, helping to administer the Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance programs to resettlement agencies in the state of Tennessee. Claire is currently pursuing an MA in Urban Affairs and Public Policy with an undeclared concentration.
Claire’s interests include the integration of land-use and transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, and a resurgence of commuter trains. In addition to the technical aspects of transportation planning, Claire is interested in the social facets of how humans get around, including the cultural advantages and disadvantages of various types of transportation.
EducationBA, Belmont University 2008, Audio Engineering Technology with a minor in Sociology
ExperienceSeptember 2009–present
Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware
Newark, Del.
July 2008–July 2009
RCA Specialist, Tennessee Office for Refugees
Nashville, Tenn.
Qualificationsproficiency in Microsoft Office and Apple iWorks
Honors and AwardsJohn H. Williams Heart of Belmont Award Recipient, 2007
David Hill Environmental Award Recipient, 2008
ConferencesModerator, Student Panel for the American Association of University Women Tennessee State Conference, 2008
Presenter, Tennessee Higher Education and Sustainability Conference, 2008
Attendee, National Conference for College Women Student Leaders 2007
Attendee, Tennessee Economic Council on Women Economic Summit, 2006 and 2007
