Regan Mcdearis Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Richland, Washington, United States

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Manage all scientific research and assist with compost management to produce high-quality compost that is applied to local farms in order to organically fertilize soils. My roles also include:- Measure compost pile indicators like heat, moisture, and carbon/nitrogen balance- Educate all employees on composting methods and the scientific processes involved- Speak about the microbiology of compost at Green Heron Compost events- Advise the owner of Green Heron Compost (my wife) on sustainable business methods

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Worked on multiple research projects, including: - A water quality project surveying the environmental conditions of Blacksburg’s waterways on a weekly basis by collecting and processing water samples and performing quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) studies to determine the presence of human fecal markers;- A soil quality project based in Senegal looking at the effects of iron toxicity on rice plants by performing qPCR to determine the iron-reducing bacteria colony in samples from the Senegalese rice fields, and by performing a controlled greenhouse experiment to test the effects of media and water drainage on iron reducing bacteria colonies;- A bioretention cell project to determine the limiting factor of nitrogen reduction in a bioretention cell by setting up controlled experiments to test saturation time, nitrogen inputs, and total organic carbon content by analyzing the nutrient levels in the inflow and outflow water, as well as by testing the soil for denitrifying bacteria using qPCR.

Cooper Landing, Ak

Worked at an eco-tourism adventure lodge on the Kenai River in Alaska, home to worldfamous sport fishing and wildlife viewing, we allowed tourists to sustainably enjoy recreational activities while educating them about the beautiful, complex, and diverse ecosystems of the Kenai Peninsula.

Alexandria, Va

Researched the environmental and urban planning implications of Alexandria’s Combined Sewer Systems (CSS) (where sewage and rainwater flow in the same drains) by performing site visits to sewage outfalls, monitoring wastewater flow, and examining city plans. This information was then compiled into a webpage for Alexandria’s residents in order to educate them on what a CSS is and why their taxes are being used to separate the wastewater and storm drains for the reduction of pollutant load into the Chesapeake Bay.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Soil Microbiology, 4.0

I have earned my Ph. D. researching the abundance, community composition, and transport of soil viruses in natural and simulated natural.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science, 3.68

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Golden Key Society

High School Diploma