Research Experience
Furthering understanding and creating solutions
July 2018 - Current
Chib Neuroeconomics Lab
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
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.