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Molecular Ecology: A Life Perspective
Molecular Ecology: A Life Perspective
My curiosity guided me to STEM from an early age, and I was most curious about how the molecular world influenced macro-scale behaviors and physiology. What were the factors that explained my observations?
Being raised in the woods and in the garden led me to worry about the impact of ecosystem degradation at an early age, and ultimately I chose to explore the plant adaptation to abiotic stress.
Currently, I research how invasive plants modify soil biogeochemical and microbial processes via root exudation.
High School Hydroponics
High School Hydroponics
2009
Early interest in plant growth systems. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for letting me build in the living room!
Undergrad at Brandeis University
Undergrad at Brandeis University
2013-2016
Majors in Neuroscience, Biology, and Psychology
Research Associate at University of PENN
Research Associate at University of PENN
2016-2019
Research on molecular mechanisms of axon guidance across the D. melanogaster midline.
Lab Management
Field Hand at Blooming Glen Farm
Field Hand at Blooming Glen Farm
2021-2022
Seeded, transplanted, cultivated, weeded, harvested, and packaged over 60 veggie cultivars of all types!
Ph.D. Student (3rd year)
Ph.D. Student (3rd year)
Agricultural & Environmental Plant Science
Agricultural & Environmental Plant Science
Penn State University
Penn State University
Year 1: 2022-2023
Root-Rhizosphere Fellow
Rhizobox experiment pilot
Cheatgrass nutrient pilot
TA, HORT 232: Plant Systematics
Year 2: 2023-2024
Field Sampling and Root Architecture pilot
Rhizobox Competition: Trial 1
TA, HORT 232: Plant Systematics
Coauthor, If you can't beat em, join em.
Walter Thomas Memorial Scholarship Awardee
Keynote Speaker, Awards Ceremony
Year 3: 2024-2025
Rhizobox Competition: Trial 2
TA, HORT 232: Plant Systematics
Pollinator Garden Restoration
Year 4: 2025 - onward
Rhizobox Competition sample processing
Pollinator Garden Restoration
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