Research Experience
Furthering understanding and creating solutions
July 2018 - Current
Chib Neuroeconomics Lab
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
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Graduate Researcher
Coded, designed, and performed neuroeconomic studies of altruistic human behavior, cognitive effort exertion, and quantitative measurement of Major Depressive Disorder.
January 2017 – May 2018
Magnetic Resonance Biomedical Engineering Laboratory
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Obtained coil resonance measurements for designed and constructed coils; soldered and assembled task specific PCBs and magnetic resonance (MR) coils; researched and designed phosphorous and water phantoms for preliminary MR testing.
May 2017 – August 2017
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Livermore, CA
DOE Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SULI) Participant
Proposed, designed, built, and applied a novel testing apparatus and procedure to determine the material properties of high explosives; characterized microwave interferometry instruments.
Teaching & Mentorship Experience
Paying it forward
July 2019 - August 2019
Johns Hopkins University & Byrn Mawr School
Baltimore, MD
STEM Internship Mentor
One-on-one mentorship with a high school student on research-based tasks. Included teaching basic statistics, coding, and hypothesis testing based on collected research results.
Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2017
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Tutor – Intro. To Digital Design, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Linear Circuits II
Explained and relayed a variety of concepts and methods best adapted to each student in one-on-one sessions; prepared study guides.
Jan. 2017 – May 2017
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Grader – Electric and Magnetic Fields
Graded and corrected student homework; provided feedback on homework requirements and proposed solutions.
Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2016
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Intro. to Digital Design Lab
Facilitated labs; explained and demonstrated technical topics in large group instruction and one-on-one scenarios; graded student homework and quizzes; proctored exams. Awarded 3-Z Teaching Award for this position.
Jan. 2015 – May 2015
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Mentor – Strong Women, Strong Girls
Mentored elementary aged girls from low-income urban areas; augmented skills in teamwork, communication, literacy, and interpersonal relationships; enhanced confidence and self-esteem; encouraged pursuit of higher education.