This presentation will explore my research on plastic debris movement within watersheds. It will begin with an analysis of microplastics in Sligo Creek, where we measured concentrations across 20 distinct sampling sites. Next, it will introduce an innovative bottle-detecting software designed to track and count water bottles as they travel downstream. Finally, the discussion will shift to my work in STEM education, highlighting the implementation of hard hats for first-year students and their impact on student engagement and outcomes.
Biography
Dr. Jason Davison is an Assistant Professor at The Catholic University of America in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. Previously, he was a Post-Doctoral Scientist at Aquanty Inc., where he researched Canada's water resources and the impact of global climate change. Jason received his PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Waterloo in 2017, and his research focused on integrated atmosphere, surface, and subsurface water flow models. He received his M.S. in Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology from Stanford University and his B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Jason’s research interests focus on micro and macro-plastics in the watershed, sustainability, and STEM education.