Teegin Leinenger
Detroit,MI
Summary
Biology and Environmental Science (Honors) double major with hands-on research experience with zooplankton culturing, microscopy, and ecological data collection. Seeking to apply aquatic and marine ecology skills to research internships.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Friends Of The Rouge
Plymouth, MI
- Collected and identified aquatic macroinvertebrates from multiple Michigan watershed sites to assess ecosystem health
- Collaborated in field teams to collect ecological monitoring data
- Quantified pollution-tolerant and pollution-sensitive taxa
Volunteer
Detroit Hives
Detroit, MI
- Supported community garden health through environmental cleanup and site maintenance
- Contributed to habitat improvement and urban green space restoration efforts
Undergraduate Research
Dr. Christopher Steiner's Lab | Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
01.2026 - Current
- Quantify Daphnia growth rates using dissection microscopy and microscope camera imaging under controlled environmental conditions
- Maintain and sterilize Daphnia cultures following contamination-prevention procedures
- Recording, organizing, and tracking growth data across experimental treatments with excel
- Replenish and manage algal cultures and nutrients to support consistent zooplankton feeding
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology | Environmental Science (Honors)
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2028
Skills
- - Laboratory Safety: Standard lab safety protocols, organism handling procedures, and contamination prevention
- - Research and Scientific Writing: Literature review using academic databases (Honors Library resources), research paper writing, data quantification and reporting
Certification
- Environmental Health & Safety: Laboratory Safety Training (Basic) Wayne State University , CITI Program - Jan. 2026 - Jan. 2027
Timeline
Undergraduate Research
Dr. Christopher Steiner's Lab | Wayne State University
01.2026 - Current
Volunteer
Friends Of The Rouge
Volunteer
Detroit Hives
Bachelor of Science - Biology | Environmental Science (Honors)
Wayne State University
Entrepreneurship Exchange Program - Cohort 2
- Team lead
- Collaborate with international student teams from Libya, Egypt and U.S.A to develop a business model addressing an active climate science–related challenge.