Education
Ph.D. Biology (2016-present)
Florida International University Miami, FL
B.S. Biology cum laude (2010-2014)
York College of Pennsylvania York, PA
Minor: Geography
Florida International University Miami, FL
B.S. Biology cum laude (2010-2014)
York College of Pennsylvania York, PA
Minor: Geography
CV (PDF)
Experience
Graduate Research Fellow
Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx SRN)
Florida International University
Department of Biological Sciences
Advisors: Dr. John Kominoski
- Integrating social, ecological, and technological systems to devise, analyze, and support urban infrastructure decisions in the face of climatic uncertainty.
- Applying traditional ecological theory of disturbance to urban systems to understand risk and vulnerability to climate change
- Evaluating altered state of hydrologic connectivity in above- and below-ground biogeochemical processes
- Generating climate scenarios of historical, current, and future urban/coastal flooding
- Assessing new forms of green infrastructure and water quality mitigation strategies that combat extreme storm events
Graduate Research Fellow
Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx SRN)
Florida International University
Department of Biological Sciences
Advisors: Dr. John Kominoski
- Integrating social, ecological, and technological systems to devise, analyze, and support urban infrastructure decisions in the face of climatic uncertainty.
- Applying traditional ecological theory of disturbance to urban systems to understand risk and vulnerability to climate change
- Evaluating altered state of hydrologic connectivity in above- and below-ground biogeochemical processes
- Generating climate scenarios of historical, current, and future urban/coastal flooding
- Assessing new forms of green infrastructure and water quality mitigation strategies that combat extreme storm events
Research Assistant
Texas A&M University, AgriLife Research and Extension Service
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
Advisors: Dr. Thomas W. Boutton
Dr. Jason B. West
Dr. Jason Vogel
- Provided research support in the area of ecology and biogeochemistry
- Participated in field research activities at sites located throughout TX, LA, and OK
- Laboratory work including preparation and chemical analyses of plant, soil, and water samples
- Organized and supervised undergraduate student work crews assisting on field campaigns
- Database management, statistical analyses, preparation of graphs, tables, posters, and presentations
Coastal Research in Environmental Science and Technology REU Scholar
University of Massachusetts Boston
Department of Earth, Environment, & Ocean Sciences (EEOS)
Mentors: Dr. Cascade Sorte
Dr. Robyn Hannigan
Ashley Bulseco-McKim
Project Title: Spatial and Temporal Variation in Trace Element Signatures Within Shells of Mytilus edulis
- Evaluate blue mussel shell chemistry among six sites spanning 450km in the Gulf of Maine
- Geochemical analysis using Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS)
- Interdisciplinary study to understand blue mussel larval connectivity, distribution, and recruitment across space and time
University of Massachusetts Boston
Department of Earth, Environment, & Ocean Sciences (EEOS)
Mentors: Dr. Cascade Sorte
Dr. Robyn Hannigan
Ashley Bulseco-McKim
Project Title: Spatial and Temporal Variation in Trace Element Signatures Within Shells of Mytilus edulis
- Evaluate blue mussel shell chemistry among six sites spanning 450km in the Gulf of Maine
- Geochemical analysis using Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS)
- Interdisciplinary study to understand blue mussel larval connectivity, distribution, and recruitment across space and time
Laboratory Assistant
York College of Pennsylvania
Chemistry Department - General Chemistry I
- Assisted students with lab setup, technique, and experimental processes along with fulfilling all questions about the lab material.
York College of Pennsylvania
Chemistry Department - General Chemistry I
- Assisted students with lab setup, technique, and experimental processes along with fulfilling all questions about the lab material.
Research Intern
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Department of Invertebrate Zoology
Mentor: Dr. Karen Osborn
Project Title: Biodiversity of Pteropods as Biological Indicators of Climate Change
- Created taxonomic database containing research on species classification of Euthecosomata, Pseudothecosomata, & Gymnosomata.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Department of Invertebrate Zoology
Mentor: Dr. Karen Osborn
Project Title: Biodiversity of Pteropods as Biological Indicators of Climate Change
- Created taxonomic database containing research on species classification of Euthecosomata, Pseudothecosomata, & Gymnosomata.