CHELSEY N. FATTAL

Environmental Geosciences - Hydrology

Global Studies - International Development

Spanish minor

 Conducted independent research on 6 lakes to measure the intensity of lake stratification by using multiple variables (chlorophyll-a, color, temperature, dissolved gasses) on a gradient of dissolved organic carbon
 Completed Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) training in forestry and aquatic care and gained extensive hands-on biological field experience via ecological modules

 Attended Aquatic Conservation: Diplomacy Lab class, every Tuesday evening (3 hrs.)

 Completed a project titled, "Great Lakes 2 Great Lakes (GL2GL)," which incorporated the lessons learned from the North American Great Lakes (NAGL) to the African Great Lakes (AGL)

 Made bi-weekly presentations and modified an aquatic invasive plant species database

 Created a risk assessment tool for lake managers and government agencies
 Traveled to Washington, D.C. to present at the U.S. DOS

 Studied at the National University of Córdoba during my semester abroad (5-month program)
 Took all classes in Spanish
 Stayed with host Family in Córdoba, Argentina
 Community Involvement – Boxing Club at the University (3 times/wk.)

 In fall semester 2015, I was asked by Dr. Serianni to collaborate with Notre Dame Physics professors, Dr. Steven Ruggiero, Dr. Carol Tanner and doctoral student, Alison Deatsch.

 Tested the spectral presence of harmful bacteria in situ.

 By using Light Transmission Spectroscopy (LTS©) and Coliscan Easygel®, identified Escherichia coli in lake bodies (i.e., Lake Papakeechie).

 Supported development of data systems and processes and managed (spreadsheets/databases) of member information

 Collected data and documents related to procurement of energy, building maintenance services, supplies, installation of solar PV systems, and other products/services
 Helped to develop a communication plan

 Helped to promote CPA material and build/maintain relationships with 300+ community institutions
 Worked closely with leadership and provided administrative and logistical support to the Executive Director, Felipe Witchger

 For three years, I worked in the lab of Dr. Anthony Serianni in the Dept. of Biochemistry.
 Measured biological and chemical parameters of Lake Papakeechie in Syracuse, IN (i.e.., concentrations of phosphate, nitrate, dissolved oxygen and E. coli colonies).
 In spring semester 2016, I wrote a critical literature review on the systemic herbicide ingredient, Fluridone, and the positive and negative impacts it has on lacustrine environments (awaiting publication).

 Attended weekly meetings on-campus
 Organized interviews with necessary event leaders and wrote subsequent articles
 Wrote personal opinion pieces on current issues
 Assembled articles to keep community abreast of current events

 Planned and organized club meetings
 Appointed executive board
 Raised awareness for girls’ education
 Held bake sales, documentaries, 5k runs, etc. to raise money
 Handled finances and sent proceeds to scholar
 Solicited and secured advertising commitments from local businesses.
 Attended She’s the First Summit in New York City at Microsoft Headquarters (Summer 2014)

 Attended weekly RA meetings

 Adhered and implemented the university’s rules for residence life and academics

 Provided constructive feedback to my Hall Director, RA colleagues and residents, if necessary

 Managed a dormitory floor of ethnically diverse undergraduate students

 Maintained all assigned bulletin boards with the most accurate, up-to-date and useful information

 Counseled residents on various personal and academic issues

(Pictured: 10 out of my 24 total residents that were able to attend our hall photo; I'm on the upper left)