Keegan Cole

Conduct experimental observation and analysis in nursery and greenhouse settings Present and defend irrigation automation study at Southern Region American Society for Horticulture Science and Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (Spring, 2026) Educate growers on automated dataloggers for agricultural certification for USDA's Labor, Efficiency, Automation and Production (LEAP): Nursery crops toward sustainability

Research Assistant - Dept. of Plant Sciences/ Extension - Knoxville, TN

(2025-05)

• Conduct experimental observation and analysis in nursery and greenhouse settings
• Present and defend irrigation automation study at Southern Region American Society for Horticulture Science and Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (Spring, 2026)
• Educate growers on automated dataloggers for agricultural certification for USDA's Labor, Efficiency, Automation and Production (LEAP): Nursery crops toward sustainability

Garde Manger/ Backwaiter - Lilou Brasserie - Knoxville, TN

(2023-10)

• Multitask and efficiently manage ingredient preparation and presentation in fast paced environment
• Quickly learn french technique for new menu items and educate myself on traditional cuisine
• Maintain availability to early mornings and late nights to fulfill the needs of customers and my team
• Serve as intermediary between guests, servers, and kitchen staff

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2026-08)