I am currently a Ph.D. student at Texas State University, working under the guidance of Dr. Weston Nowlin. My research focuses on the complex spatial and temporal dynamics that influence both long-term and short-term changes in the functional and taxonomic composition of benthic macroinvertebrates across Texas's major drainage basins. Additionally, I am committed to investigating the transfer of contaminants from aquatic ecosystems to adjacent terrestrial riparian environments, aiming to enhance our understanding of these critical ecological interactions.