Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sulaiman Mathew-Wilson is an Honors Environmental Studies student at Howard University with a focus on air quality, clean energy, climate solutions, and environmental health policy. He is driven by a core belief that clean air and a healthy environment should be a guarantee for every community, not a privilege determined by race or income. Sulaiman is building toward a career in federal environmental policy, committed to designing regulations that hold polluters accountable and protect the communities bearing the greatest burden of climate change.
Selected as one of 5 students for NSF-funded Data Science Honors Study Abroad program entitled International THREADS (Thesis Honors Research Experiences for Academic Data Scientists) to conduct air quality research in Accra, Ghana. Findings will inform senior thesis and be presented during research month.
• Selected as one of 12 scholars nationwide for the 2025 cohort of the Washington Program, a highly competitive program dedicated to cultivating leadership and professional development among top African American male college students • Participating in a rigorous two-summer experience including high-level internships, intensive academic seminars, professional development workshops, and briefings with industry leaders
• Conducted comparative research and published report on national ambient air quality standards across 198 countries worldwide, mapping regulatory frameworks and institutional responsibilities • Participated in high-level partner meetings and Community Ambassador sessions focused on open data, environmental justice projects, and air quality governance • Interviewed stakeholders and published impact stories focused on applications of OpenAQ’s data and tools
• Conducted water testing along Cobbs Creek to assess water quality • Surveyed residents of West Philadelphia to understand community perceptions • Analyzed data to identify environmental justice concerns related to clean and safe water • Created, demonstrated, and distributed at-home water testing kit for high school summer group • Wrote policy paper with key takeaways and recommendations