Ongoing Research

Linda's scientific research is focused on the potential for insects to solve several world problems. Linda maintains a large mealworm farm, which supplies both mealworms and frass fertilizer for her experiments. Linda is currently studying the mealworm's ability to complete its life cycle on a hybrid diet of polystyrene and wheat bran bedding. If this experiment is successful, Linda hopes to study the impact of a polystyrene diet on mealworm composition and frass output.

Scientific Awards

2024 National STEM Champion

2023 American Association of University Women Award

2023 Prince William Manassas Science & Engineering Fair: 3rd Place, Plant Sciences

2023 Gainesville Middle School Science Fair: 2nd Place

2022 Prince William Manassas Science & Engineering Fair: 1st Place

2022 Society of Women Engineers Outstanding Engineer Award

2022 Federal Water Quality Association Award

2022 American Association of University Women Award

2022 Gainesville Middle School Science Fair: 1st Place