Independent Researcher
Current- Investigated the effect of king tides and septic systems on stormwater conveyance channels at Atlantic Beach
- Conducted 27-hour sampling events during monthly king tides; weekly dry weather and adaptive wet weather sampling; Collected abiotic data in situ using YSI probe; Systematized meteorological observations from publicly.
- Performed IDEXX Laboratories Colilert-18® and Enterolert™ tests for total coliforms, E. coli and enterococcus
- Vacuum filtered samples for downstream molecular analysis using HF183 marker for real-time droplet digital PCR detection; Vacuum filtered samples for total suspended solids measurements
- Presented research findings at Carolina Research Scholar Independent Research Symposium to the Town of Atlantic Beach; Refining final report to publish a technical note