Surveyed facilities’ regular waste streams. Assessed waste bags, sorted items, recorded and analyzed the data. Identified what was being thrown away, what was being recycled or diverted through other means, and the amounts of each type of waste by weight or volume.

Examined diurnal patterns in surface temperatures of urban ground materials to determine the phenological effects of climate change on trees in a metropolitan setting. Assembled hundreds of high-resolution satellite images to monitor leaf-loss and green-up timing in the spring. Used R., ArcGIS Pro, and Excel to calibrate and record geospatial data that was documented by drone.Mentor: Dr. Michael Alonzo

Examined organic contaminants and general geochemistry of freshwater systems, especially locally impacted ones such as the Anacostia River. Studied altered geochemistry in the river, determined causes, and looked for signs of change as regional efforts to improve the river's water quality proceed. Researched fatty acid profiles in sediments to characterize bacterial community members. Characterized food web structure and climate resilience using field and laboratory stable isotope… Show more Examined organic contaminants and general geochemistry of freshwater systems, especially locally impacted ones such as the Anacostia River. Studied altered geochemistry in the river, determined causes, and looked for signs of change as regional efforts to improve the river's water quality proceed. Researched fatty acid profiles in sediments to characterize bacterial community members. Characterized food web structure and climate resilience using field and laboratory stable isotope studies.Mentor: Dr. Stephen MacAvoy Show less

Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions with students taking the ENVS-160 course. Built and reinforced academic skills and knowledge needed for the course program by modeling effective study habits and learning strategies.

Waited on and provided satisfactory service to dozens of customers every day. Took orders and made diners feel more at home in a restaurant that rapidly changed its environment due to remodeling and change of management. Used Spanish-speaking skills to communicate with other servers and kitchen staff. Quickly learned new menu items and memorized ingredients to accommodate customers with allergies.

Accomplished hundreds of grocery transactions per day as well as consistently greeting and making customers feel welcome at the store. Occasionally worked in inventory and assisted shoppers to help find certain items in the store.