Environmental Engineering student at Duke University, currently a research assistant in a studying the link between cyanobacteria and rising rates of ALS in North Carolina. Currently searching for a summer internship in 2025 related to energy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Duke University
05.2024 - Current
Studied growth of Harmful Algal Blooms caused by cyanobacteria in the Albemarle Sound Region.
Researched approximately 8 months worth of weather data and satellite imagery to find patterns in cyanobacteria growth.
Discovered significant anthropomorphic conditions in the environment that resulted in excess nutrients to appear in the water.
Founder
Teen Water Impactful Generation Project(TWIG)
05.2021 - 08.2023
Utilized and compiled University of Florida research into a 4 week environmental conservation training program with assignments and learning material for students to use.
Developed partnerships with environmental organizations and clubs to expand influence.
Advertised in school newsletter and enrolled hundreds of students in high schools in the area.
Tracked and compiled analytics data of participants into coherent graphs and figures.
Created poster, data presentation, and logo presented at the Extension Master Gardeners National Conference in June 2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Duke University
Durham, NC
05.2027
Skills
Team Communication
Auto CAD & Arc GIS
Design Development
Delivering Presentations
Technical Writing
Research
Power Tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Affiliations
American Society of Civil & Environmental Engineers(ASCE)
Duke Energy Club
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Research Assistant
Duke University
05.2024 - Current
Founder
Teen Water Impactful Generation Project(TWIG)
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Duke University
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