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My research interests fall into the following categories 1) groundwater chemistry, 2) water resources sustainability, and 3) geoscience education. My groundwater chemistry research focuses on the use of groundwater chemistry as a tool for delineating groundwater flow paths and characterizing surface water-groundwater interactions. I apply a combination of field, laboratory, and modeling techniques to explore the relationships between factors, such as biogeochemistry, mineralogy, stratigraphy, and human activities, all of which influence groundwater chemistry. Another avenue of my research is sustainability of water resources. I am particularly interested in water use science and developing robust tools for quantifying water use. I also investigate human perceptions of water availability and evaluate how regulations, such as watering restrictions, influence water consumption. Additionally I have a strong interest interest in geoscience education and experiential and inquiry-based learning.