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Golden, Colorado, United States

Currently working on Organic Photovoltaics at the Solar Energy Research Facility located at the National Renewable Energy Lab to improve our understanding of thin film photovoltaics and develop technology that could lead to a sustainable renewable energy future.

Merritt Island, Florida, United States

Worked with the Space Crop Production team at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to further develop technology and initiatives intended to support future food production applications for the ISS and eventual Mars transit missions.

Worked under Dr. Peter Ling on developing an experimental apparatus capable of delivering quantifiable data on 3D printed substrates intended for plant growth subjected to short duration microgravity environments (ie: Drop Tower, Parabolic Flight, etc.). The purpose was to establish a baseline for characterization of non-particle-based substrates (ie: 3D Printed compared to Arcillite) so that more understanding and knowledgeable engineering design can be applied to these novel plant growth… Show more Worked under Dr. Peter Ling on developing an experimental apparatus capable of delivering quantifiable data on 3D printed substrates intended for plant growth subjected to short duration microgravity environments (ie: Drop Tower, Parabolic Flight, etc.). The purpose was to establish a baseline for characterization of non-particle-based substrates (ie: 3D Printed compared to Arcillite) so that more understanding and knowledgeable engineering design can be applied to these novel plant growth systems for space. Tasks included heavy literature review of existing systems and experimental designs, implementation and ideation, instrumentation testing and design, grant writing, creation of a preliminary design review, and communication with NASA and 3rd party contractor representatives for the intention of testing our apparatus in microgravity. Show less

Richland, Washington, United States

Worked at the Biological Sciences Facility (BSF) under the Ecosystem Science team to advance our understanding of biogeochemical processes and nutrient transformations in coastal systems. The work was performed under Dr. Kaizad Patel for the COMPASS and TES projects which seek to better understand Terrestrial Aquatic Interfaces (TAI) to ultimately improve Global Climate Models (GCMs) so a more informed and deliberate approach to climate change can be accomplished.I performed various… Show more Worked at the Biological Sciences Facility (BSF) under the Ecosystem Science team to advance our understanding of biogeochemical processes and nutrient transformations in coastal systems. The work was performed under Dr. Kaizad Patel for the COMPASS and TES projects which seek to better understand Terrestrial Aquatic Interfaces (TAI) to ultimately improve Global Climate Models (GCMs) so a more informed and deliberate approach to climate change can be accomplished.I performed various extractions and physicochemical analyses on over 200 soil samples from the Western Lake Erie and Chesapeake Bay regions. Tasks included Soil Sieving, Soil Weighing, Soil Texture Analysis, Elemental Analysis, pH Analysis, Water Retention Curves, Soil Respiration Measurements, DNA Extractions, Chemical Extractions, Molarity Calculations, Solution Prep, Peroxide Rinsing, and R Coding Introduction. Through these tasks I was able to be exposed to instrumentation and methods such as SHIMADZU Elemental Analysis, FTICR-MS, ICP-MS, Colorimetric Analysis techniques, Hydrometer texture analysis, and Lyophilization. I then analyzed soil characterization data in R and presented my results at the 2022 Research Symposium. Show less

Conducted stormwater sampling from several ISCO samplers throughout a Columbus suburb for nutrient analysis to determine the effectiveness of bioretention cells and other initiatives of the Blueprint Columbus project, one of the nation’s largest green infrastructure projects. Acidified bottles for sampling in the field so that isolated nutrient analysis could be performed. Acid washed sampling containers to prepare for the field. Ran turbidity tests on water samples to better understand the… Show more Conducted stormwater sampling from several ISCO samplers throughout a Columbus suburb for nutrient analysis to determine the effectiveness of bioretention cells and other initiatives of the Blueprint Columbus project, one of the nation’s largest green infrastructure projects. Acidified bottles for sampling in the field so that isolated nutrient analysis could be performed. Acid washed sampling containers to prepare for the field. Ran turbidity tests on water samples to better understand the water quality of samples. Tested battery health using a load tester for reimplementation into the field. Collected WW from manholes across Ohio State's campus for COVD-19 wastewater based epidemiology. Collected SD cards from acoustic monitors in the field to measure bird activity/migration caused by the surrounding green infrastructure. Downloaded/Organized data onto hard drives for manual analysis and eventual creation of a novel bird song identifier software. Conducted simulated storms to test the performance of the bioretention cells. Monitored temperature data on green roofs and collected rain gauge data from several locations within the project research area. Additionally, set out pitfall traps in rain gardens to collect and preserve insect specimens so biodiversity could be estimated.The Blueprint Columbus work was performed under Dr. Ryan Winston and Dr. Jay Martin in coordination with the city of Columbus and is one of the largest bioretention cell experiments in the world. Additionally, I assisted Dr. Jiyoung Lee’s lab with Wastewater-based epidemiology for tracking COVID-19 by sampling wastewater from manholes across Ohio State's campus. Show less

Designed a 3D-printed root-zone system in coordination with NASA and Ohio State intended to overcome the challenges of growing plants in microgravity and to promote sustainable food production in space, ultimately moving NASA closer to their mission to Mars. Managed a team of five seniors as we developed our design by conducting weekly meetings, literature reviews, laboratory experiments, and technical design. Presented a final poster at the IPAG Presentation and Awards ceremony and won "Most… Show more Designed a 3D-printed root-zone system in coordination with NASA and Ohio State intended to overcome the challenges of growing plants in microgravity and to promote sustainable food production in space, ultimately moving NASA closer to their mission to Mars. Managed a team of five seniors as we developed our design by conducting weekly meetings, literature reviews, laboratory experiments, and technical design. Presented a final poster at the IPAG Presentation and Awards ceremony and won "Most Innovative Capstone Project." Show less

Ohio, United States

Studied surface runoff and subsurface drainage from agricultural fields in NW Ohio to determine best management practice effectiveness to reduce harmful nutrients such as phosphates and nitrates from entering Ohio’s water bodies. Collected subsurface/surface water samples, conducted nutrient release experiments and soil porosity tests, prepared lab samples for analysis, and performed site/equipment calibration, maintenance, and construction under the supervision of Support Scientist Jed Stinner… Show more Studied surface runoff and subsurface drainage from agricultural fields in NW Ohio to determine best management practice effectiveness to reduce harmful nutrients such as phosphates and nitrates from entering Ohio’s water bodies. Collected subsurface/surface water samples, conducted nutrient release experiments and soil porosity tests, prepared lab samples for analysis, and performed site/equipment calibration, maintenance, and construction under the supervision of Support Scientist Jed Stinner and Lead Scientist Kevin King. Specific tasks included: Visiting ISCO samplers at flumes and tile drains on various farms, collecting samples, then resetting for the next sampling event by performing in field equipment tests and calibrations to ensure accurate system measurements/collection and proper timing of data. Releasing salt solution into conventional agriculture ditches, then measuring nutrient concentration at various downstream locations. Using several soil infiltration devices to measure the infiltration rate of field soil in comparison to a sand control to better understand the soil types in the agricultural field of interest. Preparing lab samples for analysis through mixing, organization, filtration, and oxidation. Rinsing and acid washing sampling bottles to prepare for field use. Installing solar panels, samplers, tubing, AV sensors, bubbler systems, etc. to successfully rehabilitate a research location. Show less

Collected GIS data, trail logistics, and photographs on several trails in Big Sky, Montana using a geographic information collection device and cameras with the purpose of creating a field guide for the area with detailed maps of the trails hiked. Researched geographic, tourist, regional, and financial information/dynamics to better understand the area. Co-authored the field guide by writing a chapter of the publication focused on the dynamic between the Ski Town and the Resort.

The Ohio State University

Served on the leadership team for the leading entrepreneurship organization on campus. Managed all membership processes, on-boardings, and audits, represented and promoted the club at involvement fairs, planned organization socials, and wrote blog recaps for the weekly speaker series for publication on the organization's website.

Akron/Columbus, Ohio

Waited on customers, communicated with the curb servers and kitchen staff, managed the curb servers on the shift, made executive decisions alongside the kitchen manager, cleaned the kitchen and parking lot, and controlled the finances at the end of the shift in order to successfully deliver to our customers and operate the business. Worked in the kitchen, prepared orders for customers, prepped ingredients, and cleaned in order to keep the kitchen up to speed.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio

Acquired interpersonal communication, leadership, operations management, time management, and culinary skills while also learning event technicalities, through prep work, event set up, event staffing, event lighting, hall grounds maintenance, product deliveries and valet parking in order to deliver successful events and catering services to our customers.

B.S. Food, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Ecological Engineering Specialization

Activities and Societies: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholars Program, Business Builders Club, Student Research Assistant Magna Cum.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Varsity Wrestling Team Captain, Student Ambassador, Rocket Team Group Leader, Junior.