I am interested in finding better ways to approach agricultural water quality issues in the midwest, especially in regards to nutrients. To this effect, in my PhD I will be studying watershed modeling, with the goal of better understanding the spatial disproportionality of pollutant loading in watersheds. I also strongly believe that science and engineering alone cannot solve these issues, and so I will also be researching community and stakeholder engagement and policy frameworks. I hope to work towards a career that lets me work on the boundary between scientific research and policy action and/or public engagement.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Anna is a postdoctoral research associate in the Biological Systems Engineering Department. She received her B.S. degree in Biology at Denison University, and her M.S.in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering at The Ohio State University.

Her research focuses on the development and proper use of environmental models to address water quality issues in agricultural settings. She enjoys working with interdisciplinary teams and alongside stakeholders to develop models which address key questions in conservation efforts using state-of-the-art modeling practices, data sources, and data integration techniques. Her current research focuses on Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Erie’s Western Basin and watershed modeling of the Maumee River using the Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT).

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