Hello! I'm Daniel, a rising senior at Langley High School in McLean, Virginia. Most of the time you'll probably find me outdoors, whether that be when I'm working in my garden, playing in local football (soccer) friendlies, on a farm, or at environmental volunteering events.
I'm especially interested in studying the soil under our feet, its invisible microorganisms, and ecosystem interactions at every scale. I hope to pursue a career in soil ecology or environmental engineering in the future!
On this site
Soil research
Three projects: a DNA survey of the soil on a Virginia farm, and two continental-scale studies built on public ecological data.
Farm experience
A summer on a regenerative farm in Virginia, where the rest of this site got its start.
Robotics
Competing with VEX team Blue Wave Elite, from local tournaments to the World Championship, and coaching younger builders.
Newspapers
Commentary in print, from the Royal Examiner to a letter in The Washington Post on the war and the farm economy.
Getting in touch
The best way to reach me is by email: daniel [dot] tang0173 [at] gmail [dot] com.