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Ames, Iowa, United States

Prepared samples of lab-grown crystals in Hall Effect tests to test properties of crystal such as resistivity and determine if crystal is a good candidate for superconductivity.Refactored a lab furnace to initiate high-temperature analysis of linear thermal correlation with resistivity.Worked with professor to develop refined methods of measuring thermal conductivity using platinum-based thermometers and sectioned copper electronic boards.Read papers and attended colloquiums to better understand the nature of crystal-based superconductors.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Received and inventoried obsolete computers and technology from Iowa State colleges.Used multiple in-house systems to wipe, repair, and refactor computers, preparing them for public sales.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Fulfilled 200+ forward-facing help requests from faculty, graduate students, and other members of Iowa State Biology Departments, providing support for multiple distinct-use programs and software, such as SnapGene and ImageJ.Added to Biology IT knowledge-base and standardized multiple processes used frequently by employees.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Solved technology problems relating to faculty laptops, desktops, AV equipment.Gained skills and knowledge to work within ISU Biology IT frameworks.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Analyzed robot-filmed video feed of sorghum plants to find possible problem spots for aphid infestation.Wrote code to find aphid breakouts on underside of plants by masking and searching only for white area.Deployed code with in-house algorithm to determine rate of spread of aphids in university-funded fields.