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Researcher’s expertise shines through in Wix website redesign
I had a lot of fun working with Dr. Devon Payne-Sturges to redesign her professional Wix website. The updates reflect her expertise as a researcher, professor, and environmental & public health scholar.
Read moreA map geek’s quest to clean the nation, one watershed at a time
In this feature profile, I interview Jon Merryman, who is on a mission to clean up litter in every county across the United States.
Read moreIf only birds were ‘puppies’: Lights Out Baltimore tracks 3,000 window collisions since 2018
In this feature article, I explore Baltimore’s bird collision crisis through data analysis, narrative and photojournalism, spotlighting the work of dedicated volunteers.
Read morePoster design and data visualizations at the 2024 American Public Health Association’s annual meeting
This was my first time designing a scientific poster. View before & after data visualizations and graphics.
Read moreHighlighting farmworker health findings at this year’s American Public Health Association’s annual meeting
In this blog, I cover the RESPIRAR team’s presence at the 2024 APHA Annual Meeting. Highlights included Devon Payne-Sturges’ keynote, research on COVID-19 interventions and discussions on public health ethics.
Read moreMapping Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the RESPIRAR Project
As part of the RESPIRAR Project, I design maps tailored for web use and conference presentations, employing tools like QGIS, Datawrapper, Flourish and Illustrator.
Read moreGunpowder Riverkeeper files motion to join Maryland’s suit over water pollution near Joppa
I worked with reporters to share a critical update in an ongoing investigation against a real-estate developer, cited for hundreds of permit violations over two years near Joppa. My contributions included reporting, writing, copy editing, web layout, and photojournalism.
Read more“No grass, no crabs”: Maryland community grapples with Gunpowder River mud pollution
I worked with a team of reporters on this feature article covering the Joppa community’s efforts to hold the largest homebuilder in the country accountable for water quality violations from their construction site. My contributions included: subject matter expertise, reporting, copy-editing, photojournalism, and web design & layout.
Read moreRESPIRAR research assistant reflects on her work with migrant & seasonal farmworkers over the summer
In this Q&A, Divya Aikat and I dive into her observations and thoughts after spending a summer on the Eastern Shore. She supported the RESPIRAR Project’s field work as a research assistant.
Read moreBehind the scenes: analyzing indoor air quality data in farmworker housing during Canada’s 2023 wildfire
Using R Studio and Datawrapper, I analyzed RESPIRAR air quality data to uncover indoor air quality spikes during wildfire events.
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