Graduate Student

• Aug 2017 - Present

“Partitioning Behavior of Perfluoroalkyl Substances into Lipid and Protein Phases” The main goal of this research project is to determine the relationship between the physiochemical properties of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their fate in the environment as well as their transport through the human body. These PFAS, a large class composed of many different chemical species, are suspected pollutants that are stable in the environment and bioaccumulative. By correlating the physiochemical properties of these compounds with their endpoint effects on the environment and human health, suggestions can be proposed to industrial users regarding possible replacements for these molecules. Mentor: Dr. Geoffrey Bothun

PhD Candidate

• Aug 2017 - Present

Intern

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

• Collaborated with another engineering intern to inspect the pavement conditions of all town-owned roads • Assisted the Town Engineer with various tasks, including compiling information to aid the operation of the wastewater treatment facility and field inspection of ongoing projects • Collaborated with another engineering intern to inspect the pavement conditions of all town-owned roads • Assisted the Town Engineer with various tasks, including compiling information to aid the operation of the wastewater treatment facility and field inspection of ongoing projects

Engineer 1

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

• Supported design modifications to the Atmosphere Control System, the High Pressure Air System, and the Payload Composite Fluid Systems for the US Navy’s VIRGINIA Class nuclear submarines • Completed engineering calculations to ensure system designs conformed to engineering and US Navy standards and specifications • Provided engineering comments to draftsmen to ensure construction of life support systems in closed environments met design specifications • Provided recommendations of engineering procedures for clarity and technical accuracy

Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Supported design modifications to the Atmosphere Control System, the High Pressure Air System, and the Payload Composite Fluid Systems for the US Navy’s VIRGINIA Class nuclear submarines • Completed engineering calculations to ensure system designs conformed to engineering and US Navy standards and specifications • Provided engineering comments to draftsmen to ensure construction of life support systems in closed environments met design specifications • Provided recommendations of engineering procedures for clarity and technical accuracy

Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

• Supported design modifications to the Atmosphere Control System, the High Pressure Air System, and the Payload Composite Fluid Systems for the US Navy’s VIRGINIA Class nuclear submarines • Completed engineering calculations to ensure system designs conformed to engineering and US Navy standards and specifications • Provided engineering comments to draftsmen to ensure construction of life support systems in closed environments met design specifications • Provided recommendations of engineering procedures for clarity and technical accuracy