Research 

Stormwater runoff is a major contributor to water quantity and quality concerns. My research integrates water science, engineering, and policy to investigate how different entities play a role in stormwater management throughout the mid-Atlantic region. To complete this assessment, I am using a version of EPA's Storm Water Management Model (PCSWMM) to understand the movement of water through the storm sewer network and to identify any hydrologic issues associated with the network. 

Previous research experiences are outlined below! 

Stream Restoration Assessment

08/2020 to 01/2022

Position: Laboratory Technician 

Location: University of Delaware 

Project Goals: Assess the efficacy of current stream restoration protocols and identify the impacts on water quality, nutrient cycling, and soil health

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Aquatic Ecology

01/2019 to 05/2020

Position: Graduate Research Student

Location: University of Pennsylvania and Wissahickon watershed

Project Goals: Determine stream health and microplastic abundance of five tributaries in the Wissahickon watershed using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators

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01/2019 to 05/2019

Position: Graduate Research Student

Location: University of Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico

Project Goals: Observe ecological, ecosystem, and species differences on the different physiographic regions throughout Puerto Rico 

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08/2015 to 12/2015

Position: Undergraduate Research Student

Location: Gwynedd Mercy University 

Project Goals: Determine ability of microbial metabolic pathways as a tool for plastic bioremediation

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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

08/2019 to 01/2020

Position: Graduate Research Student

Location: University of Pennsylvania and West Bengal, India 

Project Goals: Identify current needs and suggest improvements for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities and programs in schools throughout West Bengal 

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