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The following students are currently working with WVWRI as undergraduate or graduate student workers. WVWRI offers many exciting and unique student positions. Continue to check back on our opportunities to see current student worker or staff openings!

Sarah Nelson is a junior majoring in Civil Engineering. During the summer of 2023, Sarah completed the SURE program with WVWRI. Under this program, she completed and presented research on Monongahela River water quality as part of the 3RQ program. Currently, she assists with field and lab work, creating infographics, writing, research, and data analysis. Sarah has also completed WVU’s Research Apprenticeship Program and hopes to continue environmental research during her career at West Virginia University.	Paulina Aler is the Graphic Designer for the West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center. In this role, she designs print and digital media, supporting the centers outreach and internal efforts. She is currently pursuing her B.F.A. in Graphic Design with a minor in marketing at West Virginia University. When not working or studying, Paulina is an active sorority sister of Omega Phi Alpha, the national service sorority.
Jolie Mongeau is a graduate research assistant pursuing a master’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Resource Management. She graduated from WVU in 2024 with a bachelor’s in Environmental Soil and Water Science. She has been with WVWRI for a little over a year now but in the past, she has worked at an environmental consulting firm, she was a student leader for the E3 Summer Camp (Energy, Environment and Excitement) hosted by WVU, and worked as a greenhouse assistant. Additionally, Jolie is from Philadelphia PA and when not at school, she loves hiking, fishing and she is an active sister of Omega Phi Alpha and dedicates a lot of her time to community service. In the future she hopes to continue graduate school and receive her PhD or attend law school to study environmental law.	Chayce Hill is a freshman from Preston County, West Virginia that is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical engineering and a minor in Photography. Currently, He works as a lab assistant to aid in the day-to-day operations in lab and on site. He often enjoys the chance to photograph nature and West Virginia’s environment. He hopes to continue pursuing chemical research opportunities with WVWRI.
Regan Cassady is a rising senior majoring in Advertising and Public Relations with a minor in marketing. She is an Outreach Assistant for the West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center. Outside of work and school, Regan loves to stay active and spend time with her two cats. She enjoys being outdoors, having spent lots of time in nature growing up in Martinsburg, West Virginia. As of Fall 2025, Regan will also be pursuing her master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications.	Sarah Rizer is currently a Masters of Business Administration student as well as a Critical Materials Student Researcher with the WVWRI. Originally from York, PA, traveling and learning about water resources around the globe is a priority to her. She completed her bachelor's in Environmental Soil and Water Sciences with an emphasis in Land Reclamation and a minor in Sustainable Design at WVU. Sarah’s passion for research began her freshman year when she worked as a Ph.D. student assistant. One of her favorite aspects of research is collaborating with colleagues and gaining new perspectives on complex and diverse topics.
Charlie Hogan is currently a junior majoring in mechanical engineering with an area of emphasis in dynamics and controls. Charlie is a part of the Critical Materials team as a student worker. Through this, he aids in lab testing and any day-to-day tasks. Charlie hopes to use this experience as an opportunity to broaden his knowledge on both environmental and material science.	Brooke Sikole is a junior majoring in Environmental, Soil, and Water Science with a minor in Geology. Through the WVU SURE program, she is working at WVWRI assisting with the 3RQ program and bacteria sampling. Brooke has also completed the WVU Center for Resilient Communities Internship, in which she worked with local watershed organizations on an environmental justice analysis project. She enjoys hiking and being in nature and hopes to continue pursuing environmental science research opportunities in the future.
Andrew Indomenico is a senior from Charles Town, West Virginia, double majoring in Sustainability Studies and Philosophy with an emphasis in GIS Methods. In the past, he worked as an undergraduate researcher studying forest ecology in the WVU Department of Geology and Geography. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, and being outdoors.	Adelita Maddy is a junior pursuing a dual degree in Psychology and Criminology. She is the summer intern for the West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center, assisting with outreach efforts and measuring impact. Outside of work and school, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Puck, going on hikes or long walks. After graduating, Adelita hopes to attend law school.
Madeline Granger is a senior from Paxton, Massachusetts. She is pursuing a B.S. in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Sustainable Design. She is a Landscape Architect Student Worker for the West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center. Outside of work and school, she enjoys spending time with friends, her cat, and in nature.