Research on biochar as a soil additive/amendment in the Ithaca College Organic Garden

• Authored research proposal which was used as guidance for
• Designed and implemented greenhouse trial on the effect of various application methods of biochar on radish growth
• Developed academic poster and presented results of research at a student forum​

Research on the effect of zebra mussels on lead concentrations in Cayuga Lake​

• Authored research proposal which was implemented by the Environmental Toxicology course
• Took the lead on gathering materials, implementing the study, and collecting and organizing data
• Wrote final report on research process and results

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First-authored the Management Plan for the Ithaca College Natural Lands (ICNL) Committee​

• Conducted case study of local land use practices and applied them to Ithaca College
• Presented “Management Proposal” to the ICNL Committee, where it was voted on and accepted as the official Management Plan for the college’s natural areas
• Management Plan was accepted by the Dean of Humanities and Sciences and is currently being reviewed by the Office of Financial Affairs

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Received Commit-to-Change Career Development Grant

• Authored grant proposal for materials to redesign a greenhouse at the Ithaca College Organic Garden
• Kept a budget and timeline for the grant project
• Led group of students in carrying out work and keeping a budget and timeline for the project

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Co-authored the

“Ithaca College Garden Manager’s Handbook”,

 “Ithaca College Natural Lands Intern Handbook”, & “Trimble High-Precision GPS Handbook”​

• Wrote guidebooks to assist the training of future garden managers and ICNL interns