Kyle Runion Email & Phone Number

Athens, Ga, Us

Port Aransas, Texas, United States

University of Texas Marine Science Institute• NASA FINESST Fellow, 2022-2025• NOAA Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellow at the Mission Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 2022-2024

Vicksburg, Mississippi

ORISE fellowship at the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering and Research Development Center (ERDC) with the Coastal Hydraulics Lab and Coastal Processes Branch to research sediment resource issues related to beneficial use of dredged material.• Organized and executed field efforts at dredged material placement sites to examine meteorological and hydrological conditions and sediment attributes• Cast wave conditions using conceptual surface water and wave models (SMS… Show more ORISE fellowship at the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering and Research Development Center (ERDC) with the Coastal Hydraulics Lab and Coastal Processes Branch to research sediment resource issues related to beneficial use of dredged material.• Organized and executed field efforts at dredged material placement sites to examine meteorological and hydrological conditions and sediment attributes• Cast wave conditions using conceptual surface water and wave models (SMS, STWAVE)• Assessed sediment deposition patterns via gamma-ray spectroscopy of sediment cores• Technical writing and data analysis and visualization to contribute to reports and publications Show less

Lewes, Delaware

• Field and lab work related to master’s thesis: collect and analyze suspended sediment concentration and water flow data at four sites throughout the tidal wetland at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.• Installation and maintenance of water sample collectors (ISCO) and water flow meters (ADCP).• Utilize fluvial and wetland coring techniques to collect and prepare sediment for geochronology.• Analyze radionuclide activity of soil samples via gamma-ray spectroscopy using BEGe and… Show more • Field and lab work related to master’s thesis: collect and analyze suspended sediment concentration and water flow data at four sites throughout the tidal wetland at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.• Installation and maintenance of water sample collectors (ISCO) and water flow meters (ADCP).• Utilize fluvial and wetland coring techniques to collect and prepare sediment for geochronology.• Analyze radionuclide activity of soil samples via gamma-ray spectroscopy using BEGe and WELL detectors for sediment-fingerprinting purposes.• Apply laboratory based grain-size analysis to investigate beach stability.• Calibrate ADCP stream velocity readings using USGS Type AA Current Meter in tidal creeks.• Assist in project reporting by contributing written material, graphs, and maps. Show less

Annapolis, Maryland

Habitat Goal Implementation Team Staff at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office• Facilitated projects to protect, restore, and enhance fish and wildlife habitats across the Chesapeake Bay watershed by coordinating efforts of partners of the Chesapeake Bay Program• Mediated conversations between diverse stakeholders in the Bay restoration community • Supported the Wetland Workgroup, SAV Workgroup, Fish Passage Workgroup, Stream Health Workgroup, Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive… Show more Habitat Goal Implementation Team Staff at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office• Facilitated projects to protect, restore, and enhance fish and wildlife habitats across the Chesapeake Bay watershed by coordinating efforts of partners of the Chesapeake Bay Program• Mediated conversations between diverse stakeholders in the Bay restoration community • Supported the Wetland Workgroup, SAV Workgroup, Fish Passage Workgroup, Stream Health Workgroup, Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species, Brook Trout Action Team and Black Duck Action Team Show less

College Park, Maryland

• Researched effectiveness of various cover crops in regards to nitrogen removal in soil

Annapolis, Maryland

• Designed and conducted a research project to analyze the effect of living shoreline design on vegetation diversity in neighboring ecosystems• Reviewed environmental mini-grants to evaluate project feasibility and impacts and recommend grant recipients• Coordinated community engagement and outreach efforts

College Park, Maryland

• Performed analytical validation of laboratory data collection methods of parasitic fungal spores, Nosema apis, in honey bees

University Of Maryland, College Park

• Seasonally researched invasive pests and integrated pest management in agricultural environments

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Marine Sciences

Advisors: Dr. Jessica O'Connell and Dr. Mark Lever

Master'S Of Science, Marine Science (Oceanography)

Activities and Societies: - Co-chair of the Graduate Student Association - Volunteer for various outreach programs including: Governor's.

Bachelor’S Of Science, Environmental Science And Technology (Ecological Technology Design)

Activities and Societies: Maryland Sustainability Engineering, ENST Restore GPA: 3.54 Minor in Sustainability Studies Minor in Soil Sciences

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society; Future Business Leaders of America (Treasurer); Varsity Men's Soccer Captain; Hobey.