Education

Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa

Physics Major, Bachelor of Arts

GPA: 3.73, Expected to graduate May 2019

Skills

Windows and MacOSx proficiency

MATLAB, Igor Pro, Python, SolidWorks (CAD) and Arduino C/C++

Soldering and circuit board experience

Experience

Undergraduate Researcher, Oregon State University Summer 2017

Developed novel tensioning device and display mounts for apparatus studying vibrational dynamics of planar string networks

Research Assistant, Grinnell College Physics Department Summer 2016

Developed novel device to demonstrate mechanical stochastic resonance

Physics Mentor, Grinnell College Physics Department 2016-Present

Lead homework help and material review sessions for students, facilitate interactive learning in class, provide advice to professor on class structure

Lab Assistant, Portland State University Spring 2015

Developed new experimental protocols for testing CCD cameras

Field Manager, Environment Oregon Summer 2015

Canvassed for environmental advocacy group, promoted to position managing other employees in the field

Volunteer Outreach

Grinnell Science Project Student Advisor Summer 2016

Volunteered as a peer mentor to incoming minority science students, helped create programming and support structures

Grinnell IGNITE Teacher 2016-Present

Preschool level community science outreach program, including topics such as planetary exploration and electricity and circuits, with the goal of encouraging young students to stay involved in STEM classes

Summer Teaching and Integrating Science Volunteer 2014

Taught middle school level science classes to young women in the Portland, OR area