Experience

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  Purdue university

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Undergraduate researcher

  During my time at Purdue, I worked on a predictive model of the thermal and mechanical responses of particulate composite materials to initial excitation. To do this, I used COMSOL Simulation Software as well as SolidWorks Simulation, and I used Mathematica to derive an equation for use in the simulation. I also helped with data processing from experimental tests using MATLAB. I presented this research in a final oral presentation given to undergraduates, graduate students, and university professors. I also utilized LaTex to complete a final paper. Show less

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  Slac national accelerator laboratory

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Undergraduate research assistant

  I was part of the Chemistry and Catalysis group at SLAC, where my team and I are using x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAFS) to characterize catalytic nanoparticles. The goal of my specific project was to correlate the size and coordination number of a cluster of atoms with a specific shape, as part of an overall goal to be able to predict the geometry of atoms given observable characteristics. To be successful in my work, I used MATLAB to create a code that was able to take in the characteristics of atomic elements of differing sizes and shapes, and could output the internal geometry. In total, I ran 325 such simulations, and was able to come up with an empirical equation that was able to predict the geometry of atoms with some degree of accuracy. The next steps would be to test the model further with actual data. The results for this work were presented to the other SULI interns and research mentor. A final report was made using Overleaf (formerly LaTex) Show less

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  Western kentucky university

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  I worked at the Optics laboratory in the Physics and Astronomy department at WKU. My project was focused on synthesizing novel materials using a Nd:YAG laser for use in new antibiotic treatment methods. I presented this work numerous times, most recently at SESAPS in poster form and at the Kentucky Academy of Sciences 2018 Meeting, where I received first place in the student oral presentation competition. I also completed my Honors College thesis over this project. As an Ogden ambassador, I helped to represent the college at recruitment events. I gave many presentations and served on numerous panel discussions in this role, speaking to groups of up to 500 individuals. I also gave tours of the college to potential students upon request. I began a student chapter of WiSE at WKU in the spring semester of my freshman year. The club provides a system of support for all women in STEM, and provides opportunities for volunteering, career development, and connection building for members. Some of the events of the club have been volunteering with local elementary schools, participation in career workshops, and having guest speakers from women in STEM. The club does not limit membership based on gender and/or major. As a math tutor, I help students to comprehend material using different methods of explanation than those employed in the classroom. Tutors are responsible for tutoring up to Calculus II, but students seeking help in more advanced classes will receive help upon request.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2017 - May 2019

  • Ogden College of Science and Engineering, Ambassador

    Aug 2017 - May 2019

  • Founder and President of Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)

    Apr 2016 - May 2019

  • Math Tutor

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
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  Heathco

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  Engineering intern

  In my role at HeathCo, I worked as an electrical engineer, testing products for performance and helping to optimize performance. Additionally, I used my knowledge of Python to help automate one of the processes for testing.

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  Slac national accelerator laboratory

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Lcls intern

  Working with optical cross-correlators as part of the project for LCLS-II.

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  University of michigan

  Aug 2019 - now

  Phd candidate
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  Berkeley lab

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Scgsr fellow

  As part of my PhD work, I received a fellowship to work at Berkeley National Lab within the BELLA center, where I completed work on stacking of nonlinearly broadened burst of pulses.