Original research and published commentary, followed by independent reporting that documents my work in public service.
Graduate research published through the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's institutional repository.
Experimental research examining how phosphite treatments may affect beneficial root–fungus relationships in American chestnut, including implications for restoration and plant health.
View university thesis record ↗Authored perspectives, not endorsements by the publishers or institutions named.
On automated license-plate readers, investigatory benefits, and the need for meaningful limits on government surveillance.
Read published op-ed ↗A perspective on justice and capital punishment in Tennessee.
Read Tennessean guest column ↗A published opinion column on Tennessee property-tax policy, proposed changes, and local government authority.
Read Tennessean guest column ↗Independent reporting and recorded public discussions. These are articles about my public service, not articles written by me.
Reporting by Ellen Gerst on the town's recommendations for land use, infrastructure, and emergency planning; includes my comments at the council meeting.
Read news report ↗Reporting and recordings from a public candidate forum covering municipal budgets, development, infrastructure and public safety, with my participation.
Read coverage and access recordings ↗Additional election materials and candidate statements are maintained separately in the public service campaign archive ↗. Professional presentations and internal employer reports are not listed as external publications.
Shorter original reflections hosted here, distinct from externally published work.
Why ownership, records, operations, and feedback loops matter more than the appearance of a perfect manual.
Read note →Separating evaluation from defending a preferred answer.
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