Sam Gill, an Environmental Engineering major at Ohio State University, has been selected for the highly competitive DAAD-RISE internship program. This distinguished opportunity allows second and third-year STEM undergraduate students to engage in summer research at leading German universities.
During the summer, Sam will contribute to research on carbon fluxes in the Elbe River delta at the University of Hamburg. His academic achievements reflect his dedication to advancing environmental science. An honors student, Sam is actively involved in research across two Ohio State labs. He is completing his honors research distinction under the mentorship of Dr. Linda Weavers, where he investigates the physical effects of ultrasound on harmful algal blooms. Additionally, he collaborates with Dr. Yanlan Liu on field studies examining greenhouse gas emissions from microbes in drained agricultural fields.
Sam's work has earned him multiple research fellowships from the College of Engineering and the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geodetic Engineering. Beyond his academic pursuits, he is an active member of the Mountaineers at Ohio State, embracing his passion for rock climbing and skiing. Looking ahead, Sam aspires to a career in research focused on the dynamic relationship between groundwater and living systems.
Congratulations to Sam for this remarkable achievement and his contributions to the field of environmental engineering!