Tiana Dinham
Chapel Hill,NC
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Duke Water Quality Lab
01.2024 - Current
- Led a project to assess the impact of lithium mining on groundwater quality in residential areas near former mining sites.
- Coordinated 55 groundwater sampling from private wells in affected neighborhoods and analyzed samples to differentiate between natural and mining-induced contaminants.
Energy Intern
UNC Collaboratory
07.2023 - Current
- Researched environmental impacts of lithium mining in Gaston County, NC, focusing on water contamination and habitat disruption, and analyzed economic implications of an EV supply chain, including Toyota’s new EV battery plant.
- Developed a policy brief on sustainable lithium mining, proposing regulatory improvements and strategies for stakeholder engagement.
Research Assistant
UNC Isotopic Geochemistry Lab
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted research on radioactive isotopes and archaeological samples to determine geographic origins by analyzing strontium/neodymium levels.
- Prepared, drilled, weighed, and dissolved samples for mass spectrometry testing of lead, strontium, and neodymium; managed data input and organization of findings in Excel.
Undergraduate Researcher
USGS Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow Program
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted in-depth research on biogeochemical processes in sediment and groundwater at the Bemidji oil spill site, enhancing understanding of oil contamination impacts.
- Applied advanced analytical techniques, including ICP-MS, EEM spectroscopy, and SEC, to evaluate sediment-organic matter and trace metal interactions for remediation strategy development.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to produce scientific reports and abstracts on the environmental effects of hydrocarbon contamination across various hydroclimatic conditions.
PR and Communication Intern
HOMES Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in fundraising efforts for a rural affordable housing non-profit in Appalachia
- Authored articles, blogs, and managed social media to raise awareness of the 1000-year flood in Eastern Kentucky, highlighting the role of climate change
Education
B.S. - Earth, Marine, and Environmental Science, Concentration in Geoscience, Minor in Geography
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2026
Certificate - Energy and the Environment
Duke University
Durham, NC05.2026
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
USGS Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow Program
05.2024 - 12.2024
Research Assistant
Duke Water Quality Lab
01.2024 - Current
Energy Intern
UNC Collaboratory
07.2023 - Current
PR and Communication Intern
HOMES Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
UNC Isotopic Geochemistry Lab
02.2023 - Current
Certificate - Energy and the Environment
Duke University
B.S. - Earth, Marine, and Environmental Science, Concentration in Geoscience, Minor in Geography
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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