Nicol Parker

Education
BA Chemistry, Adrian College
BA Biology, Adrian College

Bio
Nicol’s doctoral research focuses on predictive modeling of contaminants in the environment. Using these models, she seeks to investigate the potential for localized contaminant hotspots and to determine regional characteristics that increase the accumulation and risk associated with pollutants. Nicol seeks to explore improved methods to account for variability in the distribution of contaminants as related to the physiochemical properties of pollutants, environmental characteristics, waste management practices, and climate. She has previously worked as a water analyst for Spicer Group, a Civil Engineering Firm, to monitor urban runoff pollution and provide recommendations as related to the construction of improved stormwater infrastructure. At Spicer Group, she also worked with lake owners and organizations to implement practices for reducing algal blooms associated with excess nutrient runoff. Prior to her work with Spicer Group, Nicol was awarded a research fellowship at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, where she worked with real-time monitoring efforts for the detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in aquatic and sediment compartments utilizing bioassays.

Year Admitted
2017

Research Areas
Nanomaterials, Pesticides, Fate and Transport, Risk, Contaminant Release

Faculty Advisor
Arturo Keller