For my IRP, I hope to create a filter that works similar to oysters in filtering microplastics. This is an extension on Lyle Williams' IRP, which was incredibly eye-opening. In my own research, I learned that the majority of microplastics in the water come from synthetic clothing, since wastewater treatment plants can't filter them. I'm no engineer, but I'm going to give this a try. Failure is always an option, right?
I had originally come to DSC to become a teacher. After an internship, I realized that teaching was not for me. That experience made me realize that I needed to do something that I'm passionate about, which has always been the environment. I've been gardening for years, and I even have my own composting bins at home. I decided to get my A.S. in Environmental Science because it allowed me to learn a little of everything, instead of just focusing on one area.
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