Remediation and Biotechnology
- Understanding of soil science and its importance in remediation applications
- Familiar with chemical, biological, thermal, and physical remediation methods
- Project titled The Vulnerabilities of Underground Storage Tanks in Extreme Weather was presented at the International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Remediation hosted by IASET in Toronto, Canada, July 2013
- Publication pending in International Journal of Environmental Pollution and Remediation
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Understanding of GIS software and its applications
- Basic knowledge of various types of GIS data, including vector and raster data, and its significance
- Able to download GIS data and interpret information in metadata
- Able to solve problems using GIS software using symbolism, map queries, selecting attributes, creating new shapefiles, geodatabates and using spatial analysis tools to manipulate data
Physical Geology
- Understanding of geologic time and geologic processes
- Knowledge of mineral composition and structure
- Inspired to participate in fieldwork to identify migmatites and collect samples in Weld, Maine
Environmental Issues
- Understanding of environmental problems including land use planning, pollution, population, and loss of biodiversity at a local, national, and international level.
- Worked with a group to execute the first RecycleMania competition on campus, and worked with plant management to implement changes on campus
- Created and managed the social media campaign for RecycleMania at Stockton
- Understanding of sources and impacts of environmental pollutants in all media
- Able to complete a phase I assessment, covered phase II in coursework
- Understanding of RCRA and CERCLA
Ecological Principles:
- Fundamental understanding of ecological systems, species population dynamics, biodiversity, species interaction, and the nutrient cycle
- Able to identify native and invasive species in the field on campus and in the Pinelands
- Worked together with a group of students to research and collect data for a group project identifying invasive plants on campus
- Familiar with the use of Trimble Juno GPS equipment to collect data and create maps
Statistics
- Understanding of statistical analysis and its significance in the environmental field
- Familiar with SAS (Statistical Analysis System) PC
- Understanding of methods used in statistics, including ANOVA, regression, t-tests and others
Volunteering with the Environmental Organizations
- Leadership skills
- Public speaking
- Able to delegate tasks
- Run formal meetings
- Organize events
- Motivate others
- Time management
