Fondriest Field Station
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Located near the company’s corporate headquarters in Beavercreek, Ohio, the Fondriest Center for Environmental Studies boasts many opportunities for members of the community, educational organizations, researchers, engineers and policymakers. The field station provides an ideal location for company engineers and scientists to field-test new sensor technologies.

The station includes a variety of data logging and telemetry platforms for collecting and transmitting weather and water quality data. The on-site conference center displays real-time data, which is also available on a company-sponsored web datacenter – WQData LIVE. Local schools visit the field station to learn about environmental fieldwork and data collection, where college students use the area for both undergraduate and graduate field research. The field station staff includes several company employees and a team of naturalists, who explore and document native plants and wildlife.
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Set Up and Training Set Up and Training
System configuration, calibration and maintenance courses with Fondriest Applications Engineers are offered to clients to simplify start-up of real-time environmental monitoring systems. With this approach, personnel can be fully prepared before a project begins.
Instrument Testing Instrument Testing
The Station is used to test various instruments for accuracy, durability, reliability, and more. Some of the instruments that are tested at the field station are there for long term data collection. This data can be used for research, gaining knowledge, or to compare the instruments with each other.
University Research University Research
The Station supports local universities by offering graduate and undergraduate students opportunities to perform field studies and research. Students attain valuable skills by learning techniques for sampling and monitoring that help to prepare them for careers in the environmental field.
Educational Outreach Educational Outreach
Station staff work with K-12 programs to support experiential learning. Students are guided in activities such as water quality sampling and setup of monitoring systems. Data collected at the station is available on the web, allowing for further review and analysis in the classroom.
MEET THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEAM
MEET THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEAM
Emily L. Holliday
Emily L. Holliday is an Environmental Scientist who received her A.S. and A.A.S. degrees from Sinclair Community College, and her B.S. and M.S. from Wright State University. While working at Fondriest Environmental since November 2020, she has worked as an Applications Scientist, Assistant Office Manager, and lead of the Environmental Science Team. As an Applications Scientist, she was involved with building and integrating remote monitoring systems, calibrating and testing of water quality sondes, and working with customers on the startup and deployment of new monitoring systems. In regards to being an Environmental Scientist, Emily helps monitor the Field Station at the Fondriest Center for Environmental Studies to help restore habitat for native wildlife, and provide weather and water quality data for research. The Environmental Science Team works closely with the Naturalist team to expand on the documentation of the different species of flora and fauna found at the Field Station. In her free time, Emily enjoys photography, drawing, and spending time outside.
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MEET THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEAM
Katelyn P. Kubasky
Katelyn P. Kubasky is an environmental scientist who received her B.S. in Environmental Science from Wright State University. While obtaining that degree, she worked as an intern, becoming a full time employee after graduation. As an applications scientist, sales associate, and marketing representative at Fondriest Environmental, she works with environmental professionals, educators, and researchers to find the best solutions for monitoring needs. Over the years, Katelyn has worked with customers from design to startup on projects that require measurements of water level, water flow, water quality, weather, soil, and other parameters. In her free time, Katelyn enjoys hiking, one wheeling, and spending time with her family.
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Justin R. Walters
Justin R. Walters is a Senior Application Engineer who received his B.S. in Criminal Justice at Wright State University (2013). While at school, he worked as an intern in the repair and rental department at Fondriest Environmental. He became a full-time employee after graduation. As a Senior Application Engineer, Repair/Rental Manager, Sales Associate and Technical Support Representative, he works with customers to provide environmental equipment for short and long term needs and support them along the way. Justin enjoys golfing, cars, playing with his dog Winston, and spending time with wife Bri.
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Emma N. Jones
Emma N. Jones is a Graphic Designer who received her A.A.B. in Design from The Modern College of Design (2020). Emma has been working full-time at Fondriest Environmental since November 2020. As the Graphic Designer, she is in charge of designing graphics for a wide variety of projects across the company. Some of these projects include creating quick-start guide illustrations, designing the Environmental Monitor magazine and updating website designs for the company. In addition to design work, Emma leads the Naturalist Team, whose mission is to preserve the local ecosystem and biodiversity at the Fondriest Center for Environmental Studies. Additionally, the Naturalist Team identifies and documents species of flora and fauna. Emma photographs different species, equipment deployments and events at the field station. She also assists the Environmental Science Team with equipment maintenance as well as writing and presenting during events. In her free time, Emma enjoys birding/wildlife photography, video games and hanging out with her family, friends and cats.
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Joseph L. Davidson
Joseph L. Davidson is an Environmental Scientist who received his B.S. and M.S. from Wright State University (2020 & 2023). Joe has been an intern at the company since September 2018 and joined full-time in October 2021. As an Applications Scientist and Business Development Manager, Joe integrates NexSens data loggers with industry-standard environmental sensors while providing technical assistance, sales support, and documentation for clients’ overall system designs. Additionally, Joe travels to field sites for on-site training and start-up support for new and existing monitoring systems. In his free time, Joe enjoys exercising, playing fantasy football, and spending time with his friends and family.
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Come Visit Us!
Come Visit Us!
We will accommodate your schedule and can work with up to 50 people at a time. We can help with training on equipment for environmental monitoring and instrument calibrations, school field trips, research projects, and more. Please contact us to see how we can assist you!
To get in touch with us and gather further information, you can click on the link below.
Come Visit Us!
Come Visit Us!
We will accommodate your schedule and can work with up to 50 people at a time. We can help with training on equipment for environmental monitoring and instrument calibrations, school field trips, research projects, and more. Please contact us to see how we can assist you!
To get in touch with us and gather further information, you can click on the link below.