Education
PhD Student, Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
June 2023 – Present
Research and Extracurricular Activities
Research Assistant, Relativistic Heavy Ions Group (MITHIG)
Bachelor of Arts in Physics, University of Colorado Boulder
Completed May 2023 | Graduated with Distinction and Latin Honors, Summa Cum Laude
Achievements and Awards
Defended Undergraduate Honors Thesis with Latin Honors
Sigma Pi Sigma Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Grant Recipient
Leon & Mitzi Shands Scholarship for Nontraditional Students in Physics
Research and Extracurricular Activities
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Heavy Ions Group
Poster Presentation at APS Division of Nuclear Physics Conference
https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/DNP22/Session/HA.114Undergraduate Research Assistant, Sun Group
Lower Division Physics Classes, City College of San Francisco
January 2018 – December 2020
Bachelor of Industrial Design, North Carolina State University
Completed May 2013 | Valedictorian, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Achievements and Awards
Undergraduate Faculty Award for Academic Excellence in Industrial Design
Stephen H. Robertson Scholarship in Industrial Design
Provost’s Academic Scholarship
Research Experience
Research Assistant | MIT Relativistic Heavy Ion Physics Group (MITHIG)
June 2023 – Present
Analyzing new pixel sensor technologies for particle tracking in future high-energy physics experiments.
Undergraduate Research Assistant | Heavy Ion Physics Group, University of Colorado Boulder
May 2022 – May 2023
Assisted the Heavy Ion Physics group at the University of Colorado Boulder, led by professors Jamie Nagle and Dennis Perepelitsa, with experimental nuclear physics research. My undergraduate thesis project with this group evaluated the application of machine learning to jet momentum reconstruction in heavy ion collisions. Additionally, I supported the construction and testing of the Event Plane Detector (sEPD) for the sPHENIX detector at Brookhaven National Lab.
Undergraduate Research Assistant | Sun Group, JILA
May 2021 – April 2022
Supported the Sun Group led by Professor Shuo Sun, a photonics research group within JILA focused on quantum information science using solid state qubit platforms. My work included characterization of an organic molecule with potential quantum information applications, programming Python applications to interface with equipment, design and alignment of optical systems, and design and machining of custom parts for optics and equipment. I was also trained to use the JILA staff machine shop.
Design Experience
Industrial Design Lead | Propelland, San Francisco
March 2019 – August 2020
Guided the industrial design team at the Propelland San Francisco office by leading projects and working closely with clients and key stakeholders, building proposals and scope of work estimates, and managing the team and resources, including identifying new talent to bring to the team. Day-to-day work included project management, hardware design, rapid prototyping and basic mechanical engineering, interaction design, illustration, and qualitative research, in addition to leading internal initiatives to improve the growth of Propelland.
Senior Industrial Designer | Propelland, San Francisco
January 2017 – February 2019
Led and supported projects primarily through the design of physical products and services while working directly with clients and key stakeholders. Work included rapid prototyping, design for manufacturing, project management, leading ideation and workshop sessions, user interface design, illustration, presentation building, qualitative research, and project planning.
Product and Service Designer | Propelland, San Francisco
January 2014 – December 2016
Supported projects by designing physical and digital products and services and leading deliverables. Work included rapid prototyping, design for manufacturing, user interface design, illustration, presentation building, qualitative research, and high-level project planning.