Ava Mattis, Eit Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Santa Clara, California, United States

• Collected water and wastewater samples for analysis using various instruments.
• Assisted in running pilot projects for treatment of reverse osmosis concentrate with floating wetlands.
• Prepared field reports and technical reviews for data analysis.

Stanford, California, United States

• Graded problem sets for 50 students in graduate courses on Movement & Fate of Organic Contaminants in Water and Physical & Chemical Treatment Processes.
• Provided detailed feedback to students to help them improve their understanding of the course material.
• Ensured fairness and consistency in grading to maintain academic integrity.

Palo Alto, California, United States

• Prepared E. coli inoculant and monitored log phase growth using a spectrophotometer to quantify the effect of predation on decay rate constants.
• Spread plate spiked environmental water samples and prepared necessary media like mTEC plates for research purposes.
• Publication: Kennedy LC, Mattis AM, Boehm AB. 0. You can bring plankton to fecal indicator organisms, but you cannot make the plankton graze: particle contribution to E. coli and MS2 inactivation in surface waters..

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Graded student assignments and assessments for 31 students in ENVE 438: Water and Wastewater Treatment Design and 39 students in ENVE 264: Environmental Fluid Mechanics.
• Created and edited grading keys for future student graders.

San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

• Collected and prepared samples from three sites for insertion into respective Quanti-Trays.
• Determined the Most Probable Number (MPN) of water samples from 8-15 weekly local sources.
• Interpreted and recorded results to be posted on website for community members.

Irvine, California, United States

• Produced a standardized Survey123 form for adaptive documentation and tracking of Lift Station inspections.
• Compiled and analyzed well information for determination of pumpers qualified for PFAS remediation grants.
• Assisted with data collection and report construction for Urban Water Management Plans (UWMP).
• Performed cost estimates for proposed design alternatives and compared against competitors’ values.

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Facilitated online discussion forums on challenging topics and supported instructors during Zoom meetings.
• Held office hours with the highest attendance rate among five Learning Assistants.
• Graded laboratory reports and provided detailed feedback to students for improvement.

Fullerton, California, United States

• Conducted 107 FOG inspections at restaurants to ensure stormwater compliance.
• Inspected 54 non-filer industrial facilities and introduced owners to the Industrial General Permit (IGP) program.
• Assisted in developing Individual Annual Reports for eight cities in Los Angeles County summarizing water usage and infrastructure projects.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

• Organized and executed global alternative break service trips for Cal Poly Students.
• Coordinated with non-profits for service days abroad and managed logistics for lodging, transportation, and activities.
• Led volunteer efforts within the SLO community during Make a Difference Month.

Fullerton, California

• Conducted water quality testing using a YSI Meter, updated CAD Detail Library, and assisted with utility logging and stormwater public outreach at CWE.
• Created flowcharts for project planning and collaborated with team members to ensure project success.

San Luis Obispo, California

• Analyzed the alkalinity of pond water throughout the quarter to determine how resistant each raceway pond would be to changes in pH caused by uncontrollable events such as rainfall
• Monitored nitrate levels of raceway ponds on a weekly basis to ensure proper nitrogen input levels that would propagate stable conditions for algal growth

Naples Area, Italy

• Assisted in trail beautification and wildfire prevention efforts in the Naples Area, Italy.
• Organized and facilitated an engaging summer camp for children to educate them about environmental conservation.
• Collaborated with World Wildlife Fund team members to promote environmental awareness and sustainability practices.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Activities and Societies: Minors: Sustainable Environments, Environmental Studies and Italian

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Activities and Societies: Student leadership - ASB Vice President, Class Presidents, Troy Tech Program, Varsity water polo and swimming