ABOUT ME
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Coastal Groundwater
How do fresh and saltwater mix at the coast

TRAINING
2017-2019
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Postdoctoral Teaching and Research Associate
Advisor: Dr. Laura K. Lautz
Benthic Exchange
How waves, tides, and currents drive surface water/groundwater mixing
2012-2017
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Ph.D. Geology
Advisor: Dr. Holly A. Michael
Hyporheic Exchange
Groundwater/surface water interaction in streams
Water Supply Sustainability
The resiliency of aquifers in response to rising sea levels, changes in precipitation, and increased demands
2009-2012
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
M.S. Geology
Advisor: Dr. Holly A. Michael
2002-2006
Colby College, Waterville, ME
B.A. Geology
Advisor: Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa
Groundwater in the Arctic
How water storage and nutrient processing rates will change in these rapidly varying ecosystems.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department of Geology & Geography
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