Undergraduate Researcher
Stephanie Gaspar is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida where she is majoring
in Biology with a double minor in Environmental Studies and Health Sciences. She has been
volunteering as a research assistant for several terms with the Aquatic Biogeochemistry
Laboratory on campus, which focuses on wetlands research. Her work with the laboratory
includes learning various analytical chemistry techniques, studying the effects of climate change
on wetlands and researching the biogeochemical effects of oyster restoration in the Indian
River Lagoon. Additionally, she was researching the nutrient dynamics related to restoration efforts
at Lake Tohopekaliga with funding from UCF Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP). She is a
member of Phi Theta Kappa, Golden Key International Honour Society, Delta Epsilon Iota
Academic Honor Society and the National Society of Leadership and Success. As a first
generation college student, she has worked diligently and graduated from Valencia College with
multiple terms on the President’s List. Her intention is to pursue a career in Environmental Studies, with an
emphasis on sustainable agriculture and conservation. She is currently a member of the
Florida Native Plant Society and the President of the Kissimmee Audubon Valley Society.
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About Stephanie Gaspar
Stephanie Gaspar is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida where she is majoring
in Biology with a double minor in Environmental Studies and Health Sciences. She has been
volunteering as a research assistant for several terms with the Aquatic Biogeochemistry
Laboratory on campus, which focuses on wetlands research. Her work with the laboratory
includes learning various analytical chemistry techniques, studying the effects of climate change
on wetlands and researching the biogeochemical effects of oyster restoration in the Indian
River Lagoon. Additionally, she was researching the nutrient dynamics related to restoration efforts
at Lake Tohopekaliga with funding from UCF Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP). She is a
member of Phi Theta Kappa, Golden Key International Honour Society, Delta Epsilon Iota
Academic Honor Society and the National Society of Leadership and Success. As a first
generation college student, she has worked diligently and graduated from Valencia College with
multiple terms on the President’s List. Her intention is to pursue a career in Environmental Studies, with an
emphasis on sustainable agriculture and conservation. She is currently a member of the
Florida Native Plant Society and the President of the Kissimmee Audubon Valley Society.
| Present | Undergraduate Researcher, University of Central Florida ‐ Aquatic Biogeochemistry Laboratory | |
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Honors and Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- RAMP Scholar
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