Ariel Donovan
About Ariel Donovan
Ariel Donovan is a chemist currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey's Kansas Water Science Center since 2016. She holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Missouri University of Science and Technology and has contributed to the field through publications and research grants.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Ariel Donovan has been employed as a Chemist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2016. She works at the Kansas Water Science Center, where her role involves conducting research and analysis related to water quality and environmental chemistry. Her work contributes to the understanding of water resources and supports the agency's mission to provide reliable scientific information about the natural resources of the United States.
Education and Expertise
Ariel Donovan holds multiple degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from 2011 to 2014, followed by a Master's Degree in Chemistry from 2014 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Analytical Chemistry from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she completed an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences at Johnson County Community College from 2009 to 2011.
Background
Before her current position at USGS, Ariel Donovan gained extensive experience in academia. She served as a Ph.D. Candidate at Missouri University of Science and Technology from 2016 to 2019 and worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2014 to 2016. She also held roles as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the same institution. Earlier in 2016, she worked as a Chemist (Student Trainee) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for five months.
Research and Publications
Ariel Donovan has contributed to the field of analytical chemistry through her research. She has two publications focused on developing methods for detecting various elements using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Her research includes developing techniques for detecting nanoparticles in natural and drinking waters using single particle ICP-MS. Additionally, she has experience in scientific writing and data interpretation through collaborative sample analysis projects.
Achievements in Research Funding
Ariel Donovan successfully secured a $40,000 research grant for a proposal that she co-authored with two graduate student colleagues. This achievement highlights her ability to collaborate effectively in a research environment and her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in her field.