My background has allowed me to explore many different avenues of science from building automated instrumentation for applications in groundwater remediation, to measuring human biomarkers in wastewater samples to understand disease.
Academic Professional Associate
I teach because I value the opportunity to help students develop critical thinking skills that are applicable not only to scientific endeavors, but also to everyday life. What makes me passionate about teaching is watching students grow into problem-solvers who can connect ideas across disciplines, find new and innovative ways to approach scientific questions, and make impactful contributions in the lives of those around them.
My teaching philosophy, in a nutshell, is to foster curiosity and intellectual engagement; to equip students with the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate information independently and in relation to their lived experiences; and to cultivate a classroom culture grounded in respect, one that values diverse perspectives and encourages thoughtful, civil discourse.
I enjoy the interdisciplinary nature of environmental geology and engineering because it draws on tools and expertise from many different disciplines to better understand complex systems and solve complicated problems. My background has allowed me to explore many different avenues of science from building automated instrumentation for applications in groundwater remediation, to measuring human biomarkers in wastewater samples to understand disease. My particular interest in on novel tools and techniques applied to environmental sampling to understand population-level health.
From my classes, I want students to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and the confidence to create meaningful change within it.