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Technical writerResearcher for Chief Scientist of TARDEC

Employed in Chemical & Environmental Sciences Laboratory. Performed studies in clean machining, dry machining, aerosols generated by machining, atmospheric particles, industrial air quality, groundwater remediation, manufacturing emissions, vehicular emissions, acid rain. Over 50 peer reviewed publications in those areas.

Responsible for studies on cadmium balance in Lake Michigan, including monitoring cadmium levels in precipitation, lake water, and sediments collected from shipboard. Set up X-ray fluorescence and atomic absorption systems to measure trace metals. Determined that precipitation was the major source of cadmium to the lake and sedimentation was the main removal mechanism.Published two papers on cadmium analysis and ecological sources and sinks.