UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
University of Connecticut | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
PATH TO REDUCE PATHOGENS IN CONNECTICUT WATERWAYS
2017
"The Paths to Reduce Pathogens in Connecticut Agricultural Runoff project will help reduce pathogens into Connecticut’s waterways to protect the economic, recreational, and aquatic life support functions. By reducing pathogens from agricultural runoff, beach closures can be reduced, and shell fishing habitat improved."
As a Student Laboratory and Field Analysis Specialist, I was responsible for constructing stage samplers (shown left), creating ArcGIS maps of the sampling locations, working directly with volunteers and project partners, processing samples using the Colilert-18 method, reporting and analyzing data, filtering samples for bacterial analysis, streaking plates, performing confirmation tests, and assisting in PCR.
ADDITIONAL WORK
2015-2017
Water Quality Lab
● Responsible for field visits to conduct checks of an edge of field project measuring runoff from a cornfield. This included ensuring the solar panels were functioning, the flume was not clogged, and the meter was recording. The meter data was then manipulated to create hydrographs.
● Worked on sieving wetland soil samples for nutrient analysis.
● Support on a riparian research project (field visits to collect water samples and soil moisture).
Eastern Connecticut Conservation District
● Designed and planted rain gardens for apartment complexes including perc. tests on potential sites,
evaluation for potential sites for rain garden size, and capacity, as well as sites for tree filters
UConn Community Outreach Alternative Break, New London
● Environmental volunteer work: Beach cleanup, planting dune grass, and invasive species removal.
