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Eliza Siefert
Critical Materials Water Researcher
Eliza Siefert serves as the Critical Materials Water Researcher at the West Virginia Water Research Institute, assisting within the Waters and Critical Materials divisions. Eliza graduated from WVU in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Microbiology and is pursuing a Master of Science in Geology at WVU. She has been with WVWRI since 2021, transitioning from a student worker to full-time staff after graduation. Within her position, Eliza is involved in field sampling, process optimization at the rare earth extraction facility, laboratory work, and data management. Eliza is a native of West Virginia, growing up along the scenic Ohio River. In her free time, she loves to explore the Mountain State and all its beauty with her partner, Evan. Eliza is excited to keep helping her home state though the research conducted at WVWRI!