Phytoremediation of airborne polychlorinated biphenyls

Flannigan, and Nick Erdman. Thanks to Richard specifically for offering endless assistance and support in spite of many difficulties I encountered along the way. Above all, I would like to thank Jerry Schnoor for his guidance throughout the course of my graduate studies. In addition, I would like to thank all the amazing professors that comprise the Environmental Engineering department and their infectious passion for this area of study that has led me down the path I've taken. To my family, in particular my grandma, for her unfailing support and dedication to weekly letter writing. Thank you without whom I would have never pursued a Master's degree. I am incredibly grateful to have spent the better part of the last five years with all of you. A special thanks to Eric for the many days we spent studying together over the years. Thanks to Meredith, whom I cannot thank enough for making the last semester of graduate school bearable despite the many long hours I spent in the lab/office. Thanks to Deacon for teaching me how to make an incredible pizza (I may not have eaten otherwise) and more importantly for being an inspiration to me as someone who truly loves their work. And to Drew for helping me to see the best in every day and for being a constant distraction from anything productive, which both allowed me to separate my life from my work.