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Des Moines, Ia, Us

Des Moines, Ia, Us

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Ames, Iowa, United States

Co-lead Honors visits from possible incoming students and admitted student events to teach them about the Honors program, illuminate their understanding of life as an Iowa State Honors student, answer any concerns or questions about Iowa State and the Honors program, and persuade their admission into the college.Assist in the execution of Honors events in the First Year Honors program, through implementing activities, instructing activity leaders, transportation of students and standing as the first line of defense against unanticipated problems throughout the event.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Specialized in training services by making a questionnaire, talking to customers, and learning about their company to create a specialized training plan for their needs. Worked with the outside sales team to talk to clients, tour over 15 different plants to learn more about the world of manufacturing and automation, and find solutions to customers on their needs to optimize their production and safety.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Researched under Dr. Pranav Shrotriya on Laser Induced-Graphene (LIG). Worked independently to research, discover, and develop an innovative way to 3D print laser-induced graphene using a polyamide-based ink. Presented in the 2023 Engineering Honors Symposium under my findings, the status of the project, and where it can be grown into the future.Worked with a self-tracked strict schedule, developing independence, time management and flexibility skills. Learned how to use molecular microscopy machines, such as the Nano eNabler 3D printing system, and significant information concerning 3D printing, graphene, Laser-Induced Graphene, and microscopy.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Lead classes consisting of incoming freshmen into Honors to aid their acclimation into the Honors Program, Iowa State University, and demonstrate the versatility of the resources the college offers.Created, planned, and executed lessons for students held biweekly that taught over a variety of topics under one central theme, challenging students to engage in class, broaden their understanding on under-stressed knowledge, and build a supportive and friendly community.

Johnston, Iowa, United States

Worked under researcher Sam Dwire to aid experiments on developing more resistant, faster growing, greater yielding corn and soybean plants. Assisted in planting many hybrids and inbreeds, collecting tissue and root samples from these plants, setting up experiments over the effects of Japanese beetles onto different soybean and corn variants, and measuring different aspects of the plants such as plant heights, ear heights, herbicide damage, etc.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Researching on the project "Fast Charging and Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries" under Dr. Pranav Shrotriya on how to increase C-rate charging of Lithium-Ion batteries without losing long term battery efficiency and capacity. I'm currently assisting in experiments on how electromagnetic fields and low temperatures impact long term battery capacity at differing C-rates.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering Major, Computer Science Minor, 3.92

Activities and Societies: ISU Men's Volleyball Club, Honors Program, Honors Ambassador, George Washington Carver Scholar.

High School Diploma, 4.06

Activities and Societies: Science Olympiad, Student Council, Boy Scouts, Show Choir, Theatre, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Piano and Drums.