Denise Del Rosario
About Denise Del Rosario
Denise Del Rosario is a USGS Hydrology Intern at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science with a concentration in Conservation from George Mason University and has experience in groundwater quality assessment and sampling techniques.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Denise Del Rosario has been serving as a Hydrology Intern at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2021. In this role, she has coordinated visits to local homeowners to collect samples from domestic wells and discuss USGS procedures and groundwater quality results. Her work involves assessing groundwater quality and contributing to the understanding of hydrology in Pennsylvania. She has gained field experience by training in various sampling techniques and using equipment to collect measurements of major ions, trace elements, bacteria, isotopes, and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Education and Expertise
Denise Del Rosario studied at George Mason University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science with a concentration in Conservation from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, she attended the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation and achieved a certification in Wildlife, Ecology, and Conservation in 2020. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Green Run Collegiate, obtaining an IB Certificate and Advanced Diploma from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in environmental science and conservation practices.
Previous Work Experience
Denise Del Rosario has held various positions prior to her current internship at USGS. She worked as a Shift Leader at Cold Stone Creamery from 2015 to 2016 and as a Store Associate at Kirkland's for two months in 2018, both in Virginia Beach, VA. Additionally, she was a Crew Member at Yo Mama! Frozen Yogurt and Goodies for four months in 2016. Her experience also includes an internship at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, where she served as a Conservation GIS Lab Intern from 2020 to 2021, processing results in R and ArcMap for public dissemination.
Research Contributions
During her internship at USGS, Denise Del Rosario contributed to the assessment of pesticides and the characterization of groundwater in Pennsylvania’s triassic lowland hydrogeologic setting. She processed results that were published online for public access and communicated findings to participating homeowners via letter. Her work supports the understanding of groundwater quality and the impact of agricultural practices on local water resources.