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Career Readiness Skills (NACE Competencies) Gained through the Research Experience
Career & Self Development
Pursuing this research project and similar projects within Dr. Krekeler's research group has enabled Audrey to discover a career path. Before beginning undergraduate research, Audrey had little anticipation of a career direction. By conducting pollution research, Audrey has been able to direct her career goals toward agricultural pollution research, combining the skills she has gained in the lab with her interest in sustainable agriculture. Carrying out this project has also opened doors to travel experiences, scholarships, and presentation opportunities, which have shaped Audrey's character and career readiness.
Batch experiments on the shake table (2025)
Critical Thinking
Audrey initiated her first research project in 2022 as a freshman. This project enabled her to learn basic lab skills, author a manuscript, and present a poster. By her second research project, Audrey expanded her lab skills extensively, spending the 2023 summer conducting various analyses through the NSF REU internship program. This project enabled her to author a second manuscript and give numerous presentations. For the current study, Audrey was equipped to conduct several analyses, draft a manuscript, and provide an oral presentation of the research with minimal guidance. This project has showcased the critical thinking skills brought on by conducting research.
The filtration medium used in adsorption experiments (2025)
Equity & Inclusion
This study aimed to promote pollution mitigation and environmentally restorative efforts in areas of Puerto Rico disproportionately impacted by hurricanes. Colonial science was actively avoided through collaborative efforts between Audrey, the University of Puerto Rico Arecibo, and Puerto Rican Miami University graduate students. Practicing DEI through this research experience also prepares Audrey for a career promoting environmental restoration globally. Additionally, Dr. Krekeler is a founding and active member of the Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science’s DEI committee.
Filtering solutions post adsorption for ICP-MS analysis (2025)
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