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MSc in Environment and Sustainability

University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability

Geospatial Data Science

• Python for Geospatial Data Science
• Remote Sensing
• Environmental Spatial Analysis
• Natural Resource Statistics
• Analysis and Modeling of Environmental Data
• Environmental Systems Analysis

BSc in Biosystems Engineering

Clemson University

Biosystems Engineering

• Minors in Mathematical Sciences and Sustainability
• General and Departmental Honors

Development of a nature-based solutions (NBS) database in South Carolina

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

• Created database of 190+ NBS case studies throughout the entire state to store information about their location, scale, benefits aimed to achieve, cost, funding sources, permit/maintenance information, and challenges faced
• Produced ArcGIS storymap to make information publicly accessible to SC practitioners and residents who are interested in implementing NBS in their communities
• Analyzing how the spatial distribution of NBS sites correlates with the hydrologic connectivity, landscape diversity, and carbon storage potential of their watersheds

Resilient stormwater management design for Mexico Beach, Florida

Clemson Senior Design Capstone Project

• Calculated hydrologic parameters and developed hydraulic design for a wet detention pond
• Developed visual renderings of our design for a town affected by extreme coastal flooding

Environment Sustainability and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Clemson Study Abroad Program

• Studied aspects of sustainability in Pamplona, Spain using life cycle assessments (LCA) and GIS
• Enhanced Spanish language skills through immersion in a town with few English speakers

Geospatial Intern

Robinson Design Engineers, Charleston, SC

• Ran semi-automated algorithm in MATLAB to extract tidal creek parameters using LiDAR data
• Calculated parameters such as sinuosity, drainage density, and overmarsh path length of tidal creek reference systems to inform the design of a 7 acre salt marsh restoration project in collaboration with the SC Department of Natural Resources
• Developed theoretical green roof hydrology model to understand their potential for flood mitigation in the Southeast

Hydrologist Intern

Robinson Design Engineers, Charleston, SC

• Computed hydrologic/hydraulic design calculations for various stormwater control measures using WINTR-55 and HEC-RAS
• Produced ArcGIS storymap to relay information to a homeowner's association about nature-based stormwater management practices within their neighborhood
• Created graphic materials for a petition to save Gadsden Creek, one of the last remaining tidal creeks on the Charleston peninsula, from development

GIS Intern

Clemson Computing and Information Technology, Clemson, SC

• Constructed ArcGIS Hub using interactive data dashboards for Fire and Emergency Medical Services
• Hosted a GIS day event including a humanitarian map-a-thon, guest speakers, and map-making competitions

Watershed Planning Intern

Clemson University Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science

• Evaluated priority areas for microbial source tracking to identify water contaminant sources in the Edisto Island Watershed
• Drafted map layouts for use in the published watershed plan, public website, and educational outreach materials

ESRI Innovation Program Student of the Year

University of Michigan

Each year, universities that are members of the Esri Innovation Program (EIP) nominate a Student of the Year who used Esri’s geospatial technology in an innovative way. EIP universities advance geospatial education by teaching the latest technology supported by ArcGIS software, promoting GIS research, and fostering institutional cross collaboration.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

National Science Foundation

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a highly competitive fellowship that provides financial support for graduate students pursuing research-based master's or doctoral degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) or STEM education fields at accredited U.S. institutions.

Michelin International Programs Scholar

Clemson University

Michelin established the Michelin Endowment for International Program Scholarships in 2011 to support students in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences who, in preparation for possible international internships and careers, are proficient in any foreign language.

George B. Nutt Award in Biosystems Engineering

Clemson University School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences

Presented to a senior/junior student majoring in Biosystems Engineering with outstanding achievements and possessing personal attributes necessary for successful accomplishments in this discipline. The award is given in honor of Dr. George B. Nutt, the first Department Chair of Agricultural Engineering at Clemson, who served from 1932 to 1955.

Honors Undergraduate Research Grant

Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences

The Honors Undergraduate Research Grant is awarded to students in the honors college who have demonstrated excellence in research and are pursuing a research project.

Clemson University President's List

Clemson University

The President's List is awarded to students who achieve a 4.0 GPA in a given semester.

Edisto Island Watershed-Based Plan

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services

A community-driven watershed-based plan addressing water quality across Edisto Island and the Town of Edisto Beach.