Kelsey J.

Pieper
kpieper@vt.edu
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Biological Systems Engineering Department Agnew Hall, RM 200, Virginia Tech 155 Ag Quad Lane Blacksburg, VA 24061
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EDUCATION: Doctor of Philosophy: Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences College of Engineering Biological Systems Engineering (expected) May 2015 Blacksburg, VA

Master of Science: Virginia Tech Fall 2011 College of Engineering Blacksburg, VA The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science: Binghamton University Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude Spring 2009 Binghamton, NY

DISSERTATION AND RESEARCH: Dissertation Title: Characterizing Lead in Private Drinking Water Systems in Virginia Adviser: Dr. Leigh-Anne Krometis Research Report Title: Preliminary Assessment of Saltwater Intrusion in Punta Cana, DR Adviser: Dr. Mark Widdowson

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Virginia Household Water Quality Program 2011-Present Biological Systems Engineering Examined water quality of private drinking water systems within Virginia to promote better health Focused on quantifying lead concentrations and identifying sources of contamination Preliminary Assessment of Saltwater Intrusion in Punta Cana, DR 2011-2012 Civil Engineering Analyzed groundwater quality to determine extent of saltwater intrusion due to coastal development

GRANTS AND AWARDS: Virginia Tech College of Engineering Deans Teaching Fellow Virginia Tech Graduate Student Assembly Graduate Research Development Program Fund Award Virginia Tech Virginia Water Resources Research Center Student Research Grant VA AWWA Graduate Scholarship 2nd place scholarship Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences John Lee Pratt Fellowship Binghamton University College of Engineering and Applied Science William Semple Memorial Scholarship PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS: Pieper, K.J. (2013). Surveying Lead Concentrations in Private Drinking Water Systems in Virginia, at the Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition. Long Beach, California. Pieper, K.J. (2013). Characterizing Lead Concentrations in Private Drinking Water Systems in Virginia, at the North Carolina Universit y Water and Health Conference. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Pieper, K.J. (2012). Evaluating the Impact of Virginias Well Regulation on Water Quality in Private Systems, at the North Carolina University Water and Health Conference. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 2011-Present $25,000/year 2014 $700 2013 $5,000 2013 $500 2011-2012 $2,500 2008-2009 $500/year

TEACHING: Instructor, Biological Systems Engineering Courses: BSE 4344/5344G: GIS for Engineers/Applied GIS Co-Instructor, Biological Systems Engineering Courses: BSE 4344/5344G: GIS for Engineers/Applied GIS Teaching Assistant, Biological Systems Engineering Courses: BSE 3154: Thermodynamics Biological Systems

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Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering Courses: CEE 3104: Introduction to Environmental Engineering Workshop Leader, Engineering Education Courses: ENGE 1024: Engineering Exploration INTERNSHIPS: Physical Facilities Head Intern HVAC Department, Binghamton University Fala Technologies Intern Mechanical Engineering Department Clough Harbour & Associates LLP, Intern Environmental Engineering Department

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech

Jan. 2009-May 2009 Binghamton, NY June 2007-Aug. 2007 Kingston, NY Sept. 2004-April 2005 Albany, NY

LEADERSHIP: Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach Patrick Henry High School Vice President Alpha Epsilon Dean's Graduate Team College of Engineering Engineers without Borders University Chapter President Varsity Womens Lacrosse 2013-Present Roanoke, VA 2012-Present Virginia Tech 2013-Present Virginia Tech 2006-2009 2007-2009 Binghamton University 2005-2009 Binghamton University 2007-2009 Binghamton University 2006-2009 Binghamton University

Engineering Peer Adviser Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering Student Advisory Committee Mechanical Engineering Department

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HONOR SOCIETIES: Tau Beta Pi Pi Tau Sigma Chi Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2007 2008 2008 2012

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Water Works Association American Society for Engineering Education 2012-Present 2012

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