Education

B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland. 2010

 

Advissor and Lab

Dr. Mark Brush

Ecosystem Modeling Program 

M.S. Thesis Project

I will be focusing on ecosystem modeling efforts in Cherrystone Creek, VA, which has developed a large hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria)  aquaculture industry.  The project will include the development of a biogeochemical sediment model, which will be coupled with a spatial estuarine ecosystem model.  Spatial analysis and overall ecosystem health of Cherrystone Creek will be assessed through simulations of differing land-use and clam capacity.

 

Academic Awards

Certificate of Achievement from the St. Mary's College of Maryland, 2009-2010.

Completion of a St. Mary's Project with the Greatest Potential Impact on the Community: Box Model of Nutrient Transport within The St. Mary's River Estuary, MD.

American Chemical Society - Division of Environmental Chemistry. 2010

Certificate of Merit for material content and for manner of presentation given before the Division of Chemical Education at the 239th National Meeting for Assessing the magnitude of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon loading from road surfaces / effect on algal productivity.

Associations

CERF - Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation

ACS - American Chemical Society

VIMS Sail and Paddle Club - Vice President 2012-2013 (Safety Officer)

VIMS Honor Council Board