Conducted research on DNA in permafrost to see how disease will spread due to climate change. Under the direction of Professors Dr. David Campbell, Dr. Shannon Hinsa-Leasure, and several professors and graduate students from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Our work included: - Collecting permafrost samples - Using MinION technology for DNA sequencing - Analyzing the sequencing using R - Attending field lectures

Externed for Associate Head Scientist Dr. Kartik Sheth and engaged with engineers to explore mission planning and current research initiatives. I also attended the Satellite 2025 Conference and engaged with global space industry leaders in satellites, solar, and defense.

I participated in the Thermal Management REU at WashU, funded by the NSF. I worked in the Mechanical Engineering Material Science Department at WashU with Dr. Xianglin Li whose lab researches batteries' thermal management, lithium oxygen batteries, and methanol fuel cells. Specifically, I conducted research on how thermal conductivity changes based on the structure of a 3D Printed material and the printing directing of such material to aid in the thermal management of cold plates for Electric Vehicles. Some of the things I did include: - Worked with thermocouples - Found unknown material properties - Investigated Topology of Materials - Data Analysis (through Excel) - Presented Research (in research symposium, campus-wide poster session, and physics seminar)

I conducted research in South Africa with Grinnell College's Global Learning Program. Under the guidance of Professors Dr. David Campbell and Dr. Shannon Hinsa-Leasure, we collaborated with the Skukuza Science Leadership Initiative to study New and Emerging Infectious Diseases. Our work involved collecting and analyzing data from rodents and ectoparasites and exploring Kruger National Park to study how the spread of disease will be affected by climate change throughout the park. Some notable experiences included: - Fieldwork - Wildlife watching - Listening to lectures - Presented findings to scientists in collaboration with three classmates - Data analysis using R

I was one of two engineering interns for the City of Galesburg Engineering Department. We surveyed road conditions, differentiated abrasions into 20+ different types of cracks/bumps/etc. in brick, concrete and asphalt, then measured square footage of said abrasion and noted severity. We then put this data into a database to calculate road condition such that we could prioritize the fixing of some roads over others. We also surveyed the angles and width of ramps to check compliance and overwatched road construction sites.

Energy REU student working in Dr. Jeffrey Mativetsky's Solar Cells and Electronics Lab. Specifically, I am investigating ways to optimize performance of AFM probe tips to help perform reliable quantitative nanoscale electrical characterization of perovskite solar cells. Some of the things I've done include: - Utilized an AFM, SEM, ion mill etcher, thermal evaporator, and glovebox. - Used PPIV to create I-V curves and calculated fill factors for various constructions of perovskite solar cells. - Presented research every week to my lab group through PowerPoint presentation. - Analyzed data collection using SPM Control Software and Gwyddion.

I grade for Physics II, Calculus I, and Differential Equations. I grade 1-3 problem sets per week and leave feedback to professors and students. I tutor Calculus I and II in Grinnell's Mathlab, helping aid in the learning of Calculus at Grinnell.