Hope Hauptman
Assistant Project Scientist
M.S. Instructional Science and Technology, California State University Monterey Bay
B.S. Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of California Los Angeles
Hope is an environmental scientist with expertise in water quality, water resources, and sustainability. Her current work focuses on applied research addressing California water challenges, including drought resilience and planning, drinking water quality, and managing water resources amid competing demands and limited resources. She is also interested in science communication and translating technical information into accessible, plain-language resources. Her dissertation research focused on drinking water contamination in California's Central Valley, including using machine learning to analyze 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (TCP) in groundwater and evaluating approaches for TCP removal. Her previous research also examined sustainability challenges facing Morocco's Argan forest. Before pursuing her academic career, Hope taught high school environmental science and chemistry and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya. Her publications can be found on Google Scholar.