•Study antimicrobial properties of green frog skin secretions to further understand how they inhibit chytrid fungus. Performed field work and microbial lab work. Analyzed and presented findings at Colby Undergraduate Research Symposium.

•Selected as writing fellow for course PH120: Space: The Final Frontier; presented on techniques to improve writing

•Researched effectiveness of alum treatment to rid East Pond, Smithfield, Maine, of algal blooms

•Selected as one of 16 out of 500+ applicants •Researched trends in coral recruitment through extracting data from over 40 publications•Interpreted 2000+ data points, managed large data set •Developed compelling narrative to present data at REU Research Symposium

•Performed land-use assessments of 15+ lakefront properties on East Pond, Maine•Communicated customized cost-effective solutions to homeowners to protect water quality •Built and managed relations with 2 camp directors to determine effective sustainable landscaping practices

•Independently developed and taught an original nature education program daily for 600 campers, ages 4-14, for 10 weeks •Increased attendance at nature education events through creating marketing materials and enhancing public outreach •Maintained the environmental center and assisted with camp-wide special events