Sarah Howerter
About Sarah Howerter
Sarah Howerter is a Data Scientist at EnergyHub and Packetized Energy in Burlington, Vermont, with a background in civil and environmental engineering and a strong interest in energy systems and data visualization.
Current Positions at EnergyHub and Packetized Energy
Sarah Howerter holds dual roles as a Data Scientist at EnergyHub and Packetized Energy, both located in the Burlington, Vermont area. At EnergyHub, she focuses on advancing the company's distributed, flexible energy management platform to support Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS). Her work contributes significantly toward achieving a clean energy future. Concurrently, her role at Packetized Energy involves applying her data science skills within the realm of energy systems.
Previous Experience in Research and Inventory Control
Before her current positions, Sarah Howerter was a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Vermont from 2017 to 2019. During this time, she focused on projects related to her studies in complex systems and data science, including her master's thesis on plug-in electric vehicle energy demand modeling. Additionally, she worked as an Inventory Control Specialist at The Outdoor Gear Exchange from 2016 to 2019, managing inventory systems and improving process efficiencies.
Educational Background and Master’s Thesis
Sarah Howerter obtained a Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Transportation from the University of Vermont from 2017 to 2019. She also received a Certificate of Graduate Study in Complex Systems and Data Science from the same institution. Her academic journey includes prerequisites in Physics and Civil Engineering from the City College of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her master's thesis centered on modeling energy demand for plug-in electric vehicles.
Transition From Fine Art to STEM
Starting with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Sarah Howerter transitioned into a STEM career. Her educational pursuits at the City College of San Francisco laid the groundwork for this shift, and she eventually specialized in Civil and Environmental Engineering as well as Complex Systems and Data Science at the University of Vermont. This unique combination of disciplines has enabled her to merge aesthetic sensibilities with mathematical and scientific approaches in her work.
Interests in Data Science and Visualization
Sarah Howerter has strong interests in modeling methodologies, data visualization, energy systems, transportation systems, and optimization. She enjoys applying her aesthetic sensibilities to the visualization and communication of data, making complex information more accessible and understandable. Additionally, she has a passion for coding and problem-solving, skills which she actively employs in her roles at EnergyHub and Packetized Energy.