The ultimate fate of materials in soils and sediments has relevance to both contaminant transport processes and global biogeochemical cycles. Consequently, we focus on the transformation of specific species in these subsurface environments. Chromium has become the second most common metal contaminant in the United States because of its utility in many industrial processes motivating us to study the stability of chromium containing solids. Furthermore, we are interested in unraveling an unclear process involving silica that occurs in marine sediments and may directly influence ocean pH.

Before returning to school to complete her B.S. in Chemistry at Georgia Tech (2010), Emily worked on various organic farms assisting in the development of sustainable farming practices and also at USU’s Water Research Lab collecting data for hydraulic and habitat simulations. Emily moved to New Zealand before entering into and completing an M.S. program in Chemistry at Northern Arizona University (2013). Emily is now working towards a PhD with Dr. Yuanzhi Tang and enjoys live music, tap dancing, and teaching step aerobics.