Programming and Events Committee
Biography
I'm studying soil science at UTIA to learn more about how biodegradable plastics affect agricultural soil health. I want to do research that values the knowledge of farmers and helps them make better, scientifically grounded decisions for their farms that promote ecosystem sustainability.Education
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville,Knoxville, TN
Ph.D. student in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences (soils)Aug. 2019 -present
- USDA-NIFA funded investigation of nanoplastics and soil health
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
B.S. in Chemical Engineering Aug. 2015 -May.2019
- Minors in green engineering, chemistry, and math
- Sustainable agriculture practicum: farm design, management, organic vegetable production
Professional Service
Soil Science Society of America Madison,WI
Grad student member Oct. 2019 – present
- Mentorship and networking opportunities among allied societies (crop science and agronomy)
- Presentation at the SSSA 2020 virtual meeting
Soil Science Society of America LGBTQ+ Affinity group Madison,WI
Member Nov. 2020 -present
- Founding member who edited and ratified the group constitution
- Educational and visibility organizing to create space for LGBTQ+ students and professionals in agriculture
Awards and Recognitions
2020 UTK Herbert College Haxelwood Scholarship ($500) Knoxville, TN
2019 UTK Herbert College Graduate Fellow ($1250) Knoxville, TN
2019 Virginia Tech Deans List for 6/8 semesters Blacksburg, VA
2016 VT CEED Academic Achievement scholarship ($1000) Blacksburg, VA