Steinman Lab Alumni

Research Associates / Technicians

• Keely Dunham (2024). Current position: Outreach Forester, American Forest Foundation
• Kurt Thompson (2009-2022). Deceased.
• Travis Ellens (2021-2022). 
• Rachel Orzechowski (2018-2019). Current position: Contractor, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, Muskegon, MI
• Emily Kindervater (2017-2021). Current position: Director of Biology Laboratories, Hope College, Holland, MI
• Nicole Hahn (2016-2018). Current position: Administrative Assistant, Choice Schools Associates, Wyoming, MI
• Dave Kraff (2015-2017). Current position: Teacher, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI
• Sara Damm (2011-2012). Current position: Laboratory Analyst, Muskegon County Wastewater Management System, Muskegon, MI
• Maggie Oudsema (2009-2021). Current position: Developer, ITS Partners, Grand Rapids, MI
• Elaine Sterrett Isley (2008-2010). Current position: Director of Water Programs, West Michigan Environmental Action Council, Grand Rapids, MI
• Mary Ogdahl (2004-2015). Current position: Program Manager, Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research, Ann Arbor, MI
• Lori Nemeth (2001-2005). Current position: Clinic Manager, InVision, Albuquerque, NM

 

Visiting Scholars on Sabbatical

• David Fowle, Ph.D. (2014). Current position: Chair and Dean's Professor, Department of Geology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

 

Postdoctoral Advisees:

• Lidiia Iavorivska, Ph.D. (2017-2018). Current position: Postdoctoral Researcher, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• Geraldine Nogaro, Ph.D. (2011-2014). Current position: Research Engineer, EDF R&D, Paris, France
• Nadia Gillett, Ph.D. (2010-2012). Current position: Biologist, Portland Water Bureau, Portland, OR
• Kelly Wessell, Ph.D. (2005-2006). Current position: Professor, Tompkins Cortland Community College, Cortland, NY

 

Visiting Ph.D. Students:

• Xiaomei Su (2016-2017). Current position: Scientist. Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Environmental Sciences, Nanjing, China

 

Master’s Student Advisees:

• Kate Lucas (2022-2024). Current position: Aquatic Ecologist, Barr Engineering.
• Paris Velasquez (2021-2024). 
• Ellen Foley (2020-2022). Current position: Development Associate, Leeward Renewable Energy, Chicago, IL
• Katy Sheets (2019-2021). Current position: Development Coordinator, Alpha Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI
• Paige Kleindl (2017-2019). Current position: PhD student, Florida International University, Miami, FL
• Kim Oldenborg (2016-2018). Current position: Senior Analyst, The Cadmus Group, Madison, WI
• Emily Kindervater (2015-2017). Current position: Director of Biology Laboratories, Hope College, Holland, MI
• Delilah Clement (2014-2016). Current position: Web Developer, Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL
• James Smit (2012-2014). Current position: Senior Project Coordinator, Atwell LLC, Grand Rapids, MI
• Whitney Nelson (2009-2011). Current position: Research Scientist, Novozymes Animal Health and Nutrition Division, Fayetteville, AR
• Kelli (Johnson) Hicks (2007 -2010). Current position: Senior Scientist, BBJ Group, Columbus, OH
• Matt Cooper, Ph.D. (2007-2009). Current position: Faculty Member, Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI
• Jennifer Cymbola (2004-2007). Current position: Senior Affiliate Professor, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

 

Undergraduate Students / Technical Call-Ins:

• Noah Tucker (2024)
• Allie Romanski (2023)
• Allison Passejna (2022-2023)
• Jacquelyn Molloseau (2021-2023)
• Taylor Suttorp (2021)
• Jane Johnston (2019-2020)
• Hannah Shorkey (2020)
• Rachel Orzechowski (2018-2019)
• Devi Haria (2014)
• Eric Tidquist (2011)
• Carrie Hause (2010-2011)

 

NSF-REU Interns:

• Brooke Ridenour (2017). Juniata College.
• Muhidin Abdimalek (2015). University of Missouri-St. Louis.