I am a 3rd year PhD student at the Program of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resource Conservation, University of Florida.  Growing up in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, I have always had an interest in Limnology and the functioning of large lakes. 

Before arriving at the University of Florida, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at Niagara University working with a limnologist who examined turbulent mixing and oxygen transport in the Lake Erie hypolimnion.  I spent part of one summer upon the USEPA research vessel Lake Guardian, where I collected data for my honors research project and assisted graduate students from other universities with their research.

In 2004, I began my Master of Science degree at the University of Florida.  Examining the lakes of Florida was a whole new adventure compared to the Great Lakes.  My Masters work involved research on carbon dioxide supersaturation in Florida lakes, specifically factors regulating carbon dioxide partial pressures and Florida’s contribution to global carbon emissions from freshwater bodies.

My current research interests involve understanding the biological, chemical and physical effects of nutrient loading on Florida waterways. This includes how long-term changes in freshwater input affect these systems biologically and chemically, and how and to what extent ecosystems are altered. 

Please explore my links at the left to learn more about me and my department, along with the agencies I work with on my projects.  Feel free to contact me with any questions.