As a Research Technician III for Dr. Rebecca Sharitz, I have assisted in diverse projects involving population biology of woody and herbaceous plant species in disturbed habitats, species composition and productivity of swamp and wetland communities, wetlands management, and wetlands restoration. I have had the chance to conduct independent research on the effects of hydrology on wetland plant community composition. Specific duties included coordination of experiments, data gathering and analysis, presenting independent research, literature review, and manuscript preparation. I have also served as Chemical Coordinator for our group which involves monitoring hazardous materials used and overseeing adherence to lab safety procedures in compliance with DOE standards.