- Established a lab standard protocol for the extraction, calculation, and analysis of chlorophyll-a concentration in lake water samples, initiating the first chlorophyll-a analysis for the King Lab- Evaluated water quality in Belgrade Lakes by analyzing plankton species diversity and abundance through chlorophyll extraction, assessing the impact of varying levels of anthropogenic influence- Developed a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for equipment used in chlorophyll measurement, evaluating efficiency, accuracy, and long-term operational costs

- Conducted nutrient analysis of lake water samples at varying depths, measuring aluminum, phosphorus, and iron concentrations using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy)- Developed and modeled lake depth profiles based on nutrient analysis data of Al, P, and Fe for monthly and annual trends, aiding in the assessment of aluminum requirements for alum treatment

- Provided animal care (Procambarus clarkii), maintained lab space, and ensured equipment functionality- Assisted students with experiments, data collection, entry, and analysis

- Successfully managed grant applications, securing over $5000 in funding to support student-ledbusiness start-ups- Spearheaded student recruitment efforts, resulting in a 50% increase in enrollment