I have been involved with research while at the Ohio State University. From May 2018-present I work for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. Here I have gained skills in laboratory as well as field settings. I have collected edge of field samples, performed oxidations, filtered samples, carried out TSS analysis, taken turbidity readings, and prepared lab equipment.

During my second year at OSU, I was involved with STEP. While in STEP, I developed a project with the help of faculty members. I designed a trip where I traveled from Seattle to San Francisco, stopping at several National Parks along the way, and spoke to park rangers and naturalists about environmental issues in the different areas. After the trip, I presented field notes, transformations, and findings in a final reflective report and at the STEP Expo in Nov 2018.

The experiences I have had while being a student at Ohio State have allowed me to become more organized, independent, and creative. I have gained skills that will help me in my future career, and have given me inspiration as to what kind of career I would like to pursue.

Ecological engineering is an emerging study of integrating ecology and engineering, concerned with the design, monitoring, and construction of ecosystems.

This program is important to me because I am passionate about preserving and restoring natural systems in the environment.

While studying at Ohio State, I have been able to gain a broad range of engineering skills as well as skills specific to my specialty. This has been done through coursework, my involvement with Green Engineering Scholars, and the Society of Women in Engineering.

After I earn my B.S. in ecological engineering, I would like to pursue a career where I can work with water management or site remediation. I am considering going to graduate school, but have not yet decided for sure.