My research focuses on the relationship between dams and sediment transport—specifically, reservoir sedimentation and delta formation—and my thesis uses a combination of numerical modeling and remotely sensed datasets to examine the progradation and aggradation of the Chattahoochee River delta at the upstream end of Lake Seminole in Florida and Georgia. More broadly, I would describe my research interests as GIS applications in fluvial geomorphology. Prior to attending BC, I received my undergraduate degrees in environmental sustainability and English from the University of Oklahoma and worked as an assistant hydrologic scientist for the Oklahoma Water Survey, but I’m originally from Indiana. In my free time, you can usually find me cycling, reading, or ice skating.

Why did you choose Boston College for your postgraduate work?

I knew that BC had top-notch facilities and exciting research opportunities, but what really sealed the deal for me was how welcoming and enthusiastic my advisor, Noah Snyder, was when I met with him as a prospective student. Since coming here, everyone I’ve met in the department has been incredibly supportive and encouraging, and I feel like a valued member of the research community here. Plus, after 5 years in Oklahoma, I was ready for some real fall foliage again.