• Developed models for $600,000 National Science Foundation-funded Cyber-Physical Systems project for urban sustainability. Designed system to recycle wastewater nutrients for controlled environment agriculture.• Optimized backwash operations for an ultra-filtration membrane using machine learning models and dynamic programming through Python and MATLAB.• Evaluated and organized machine learning and mechanistic plant growth models to improve nutrient yield and recycling. Co-wrote review paper with over 8,000 views so far.• Identified optimal chemicals for synthesizing membranes and carbon-sequestering ionic liquids using Python Bayesian optimization.

• Examined the sorption of pharmaceutical and personal care products to methodologically fabricated microplastics to identify potential toxicity in wastewater.

• Performed hydraulic floodplain modeling for a FEMA contract in Clinton County, NY by learning and proficiently using GIS, WISE, and HEC-RAS software.• Corresponded with local floodplain administrators via phone calls to update community information.• Gathered and organized geospatial data for three watersheds as a preliminary step for stream studies.• Shadowed engineers specializing in green infrastructure, site design, and coastal engineering to gain exposure to a variety of technical projects.

• Researched and evaluated a variety of environmental technologies such as advanced site characterization tools, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance remediation techniques, and in situ treatment technologies• Assisted in editing and producing technical fact sheets and presentations to be distributed to government officials and stakeholders in relevant industries• Aided in planning logistics for nationwide meetings and training sessionsThe ITRC is a program of The Environmental Council of States (ECOS) that works to reduce barriers to the use of innovative environmental technologies and processes. ITRC produces documents and training that broaden and deepen technical knowledge and expedite quality regulatory decision making while protecting human health and the environment.

• Supervised age group consisting of over 50 campers and 16 counselors while acting as liaisonto parents at sleep away summer camp• Gained invaluable leadership and communication skills by planning engaging activities, coordinating staff training sessions, and organizing general logistics

• Instructed and motivated campers of ages 7-17 in projects such as arts and crafts, basic journalism, and photography by maintaining a welcoming environment and practicing conflict resolution at sleep away summer camp