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Graduate Research Assistant

Research on infrared detectors for space astrophysics, including development of analysis pipelines, equipment installation, and maintenance.

• Developed analysis pipeline for NEO Surveyor calibration.
• Installed and maintained advanced detector systems in cryogenic conditions.

Graduate Research Assistant

Focused on biophysical research related to cell motility and viral infection impacts on cell dynamics.

• Developed specific assays for CD4+ T Cells.
• Built custom image analysis algorithms.

Laboratory Technician

Primary support for safety and heavy metal analysis, operating various testing equipment and enhancing SOPs.

• Enhanced testing procedures and automated basic tests.

PhD

University of Rochester

Physics and Astronomy

Bachelor of Science

Bowling Green State University

Physics

Helmsley Fellowship

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Award to attend Quantitative Imaging and Analysis Course.

J. Robert & G. Overman Scholarship

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Outstanding Senior in Math or Physics

Timothy F. Smith Scholarship‑Outstanding Greek Man of the Year

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Four year leadership development scholarship

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America, Troop 56, St. Charles, IL

Ask-It Volunteer

Rochester Museum and Science Center

Started as an Ask-it volunteer, answering questions and providing information to visitors, and then moved to presenting at the Science on a Sphere exhibit.

• Presented frequently at the After Dark events at the RMSC.
• Developed a presentation to assist in the 'Climate Action Days' event at the RMSC for Middle School students.