Michael Daring Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

United States

-LEAN Leader-ERG: Part of the Emergency Response Group-Working in the extractions lab preparing herbicide, water, and soil samples and extracting them through varying processes according to the EPA methods provided.-Most familiar with soil extractions via microwave and soxhlet extraction, concentration of the samples using S-Evap and N-Evap methods, and water extractions through neutral and acid/base extraction with separatory funnels-Make solvents, surrogates, spikes… Show more -LEAN Leader-ERG: Part of the Emergency Response Group-Working in the extractions lab preparing herbicide, water, and soil samples and extracting them through varying processes according to the EPA methods provided.-Most familiar with soil extractions via microwave and soxhlet extraction, concentration of the samples using S-Evap and N-Evap methods, and water extractions through neutral and acid/base extraction with separatory funnels-Make solvents, surrogates, spikes, etc.-Experience analyzing petroleum and herbicide samples and comparing the detected values in the water/soil samples compared to the accepted levels set forth by each state’s EPA guidelines.Perform dilutions on samples that are highly concentrated.-Have the knowledge and ability to operate and maintain instruments.-Makes standards, surrogates, spikes, base, acid, etc. for the samples and machines so they can be extracted and run efficiently and effectively-Created a training program for new lab members so they understand the basics of the lab before they enter and are better prepared and have an easier time becoming acclimated to the fast-paced work that is done with minimal re-extractions occurring due to lack of knowledge Show less

Norton, Massachusetts, United States

-Studied vernal pools, examining fluxes of greenhouse gasses through seasonal change using static chambers, DO, pH, and conductivity probes to estimate the impact that ponds have on climate change in southeast New England, and on a global level.-Tested gas samples for N2O, CO2, and CH4.-Collected water samples to test for alkalinity and TDS, as well as chemical analysis. -Measured mercury content of leaf litter around the edge of vernal pools to see how much contamination enters… Show more -Studied vernal pools, examining fluxes of greenhouse gasses through seasonal change using static chambers, DO, pH, and conductivity probes to estimate the impact that ponds have on climate change in southeast New England, and on a global level.-Tested gas samples for N2O, CO2, and CH4.-Collected water samples to test for alkalinity and TDS, as well as chemical analysis. -Measured mercury content of leaf litter around the edge of vernal pools to see how much contamination enters the diverse ecosystem there. Show less

Norton, Ma

-Studied conductivity and salinity in the river systems around Norton, MA.-Used local weather patterns to map rise and fall of metal and salt content in the river and how it correlated with spikes in the conductivity of the water.-Used Ion Chromatography to look at the chemical makeup of the water.

Iceland

-Studied the movement of glaciers, the chemistry of water from hot springs and rivers, the slope stability and movement of waterfalls, the development of pseudokarsts, etc. from an interdisciplinary perspective alongside 12 fellow students and 2 faculty members.-Conducted independent research project on soil horizons and how heavy metals percolated throughout different aged soils, determined by age of volcanic flow

Norton, Ma

Updating and mapping wooded trails in, and around, Norton, MA using ArcGIS Pro.

Worcester, Ma United States

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science

High School Diploma