Strategic Mowing and Nutrient Dynamics in Roadway Stormwater
The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH
September 2023 to May 2026
- Designed and conducted field-scale stormwater monitoring studies to evaluate the effects of roadside mowing treatments on water quality
- Selected study sites and installed hydrologic and water-quality monitoring equipment in highway roadside ditches
- Collected stormwater samples during storm events along with soil and vegetation samples throughout the duration of the project
- Performed statistical and spatial data analysis using R and ArcGIS Pro
- Led preparation and writing of final technical reports for transportation stakeholders
Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Vegetated and Unvegetated Roadside Ditches
The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH
January 2023 to December 2024
- Evaluated nutrient transport, storage, and processing in roadside drainage systems at the watershed scale using spatial data
- Developed experimental design and oversaw field instrumentation and sampling
- Analyzed hydrologic and water-quality data to assess impacts on downstream nutrient loading
- Contributed to technical reporting for state transportation agencies
Effectiveness of Conservation Channel Designs for Phosphorus Mitigation
The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH
September 2022 to December 2024
- Monitored agricultural drainage ditches before and after conservation channel construction
- Assessed phosphorus reduction during storm events using field data and statistical analysis
- Evaluated performance of alternative channel designs for nutrient mitigation
Undergraduate Researcher
The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH
February 2022 to May 2023
- Researched the impact of El Niño Southern Oscillation on precipitation patterns in the midwestern United States
- Used R-Studio to create a script that analyzed relevant meteorological data and created regression models based on the data
- Consulted with Dr. James Stagge on a weekly basis to evaluate research progress and further aims
Student Research Assistant
The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH
September 2021 to December 2022
- Processed and managed genomic datasets for downstream analysis
- Maintained pennycress and wine grape cultivars for laboratory research
- Assisted with experiments evaluating Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) feeding preferences across grape cultivars
Pathways Intern
U.S. Forest Service • Delaware, OH
May 2021 to August 2022
- Propagated and maintained over 7,000 American elm (Ulmus americana) cuttings under sterile conditions
- Conducted experiments related to Dutch elm disease resistance
- Collected field data on ash saplings across multiple sites in central Ohio
