Graduate Researcher
Current- Design and implement thesis project directed at analyzing the aquatic health and habitats of Richland Creek, Illinois- Collect water samples over the entire creek reach monthly for twelve months- Perform microbial assays, fecal contamination tests, pathogen detection procedures, and water quality tests in the SIUE Environmental Health lab. - Conduct statistical analyses of collected data to identify patterns, causes, and potential risks using RStudio and Excel