• NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) Fellow.• Facilitated 8 LH2 transfers so far.

• Standardized operating procedures, including the use of Raman spectroscopy for the Cryogenic Hydrogen Experimental Facility (CHEF) enabling onboarding of future operators.• Implemented hall effect sensors and investigated cryogenic options to quantify the magnetic field along a Halbach array, verifying models to investigate magneto-catalysis of hydrogen ortho-para catalysts.• Modified existing LabVIEW programs to track hydrogen mass changes through Alicat mass flow meters during liquefaction and venting, reducing safety risks.• Developed several outreach visuals including Heisenberg Vortex Tube development (shown at the 2023 Department of Energy Annual Merit Review), CHEF rebuild progress after cryocooler repair, and lesser-known hydrogen properties.

• Utilized a dual-sensor millimeter-wave (MMW) radiometer and interferometer to analyze glass formation, enabling identification of salt precipitation in experimental melts indicative of high-level nuclear waste vitrification.• Designed an improved MMW liquid nitrogen calibration device allowing better surface property approximation, improving system performance.• Developed a custom Python program to analyze MMW data and produce plots, allowing presentation of the results.• Designed and built a gas-mixing station using piping and instrumentation diagrams, allowing multiple gas hookups at very low flow rate for an 1800 °C furnace. This allows synthesis of uranium-oxide in a controlled environment.• Performed microscopy using both optical and scanning electron microscopes allowing grain size quantification, salt identification, and residual stress analysis.• Tested a recipe and heating profile to create red glass without the use of gold allowing promotional glass creation.

• Created and optimized a self-heated carbon fiber tool for curing stringers in carbon fiber wings.• Performed manual vacuum epoxy layup and infusion of composite tools, creating two self-heated test panels for measurement.• Developed thermography testing procedures and experiments to determine the thermal properties of test panels, data sampling parameters, and analysis criteria.• Conducted thermal analysis tests using a custom test stand, multiple PID loop controlled heating regions, and temperature monitoring using radiometric thermography and various thermocouple contact methods to analyze the test panels.• Analyzed infrared image and video data using a custom Python program to display temperature uniformity through animated histograms, confirming adherence to a tolerance of +/- 2 C.• Created rudimentary thermal resistance models to analyze composite heating system and accurately determine experimental composite material properties.• Iteratively designed a tripod baseplate and connection system resulting in a tripod with monopod and trekking pole capabilities with inherent vibration dampening.• Manufactured tripod baseplate and mold using prepreg carbon fiber, a CNC router and additively manufactured PLA prototyping.• Presented findings and products to a technical and non-technical audience via slide deck to communicate results and developed technologies.

• Designed experimental systems, procedures, safety plans for performing tests with liquid cryogens, toxic and abrasive substances, vacuum systems, and fabric abrasion allowing experimental repeatability.• Completed over 600 trials showing liquid nitrogen removes lunar dust simulant in a terrestrial environment, low vacuum, at temperatures below the triple point of nitrogen, and does not significantly damage spacesuit materials.• Compared and characterized cloth and silica-based analogs for spacesuit fabric and lunar dust allowing testing to continue with easily accessible materials.• Effectively systemized and analyzed data and its collection to determine testing efficacy, identify key findings, and present these visually.• Photographed the Leidenfrost effect, BLEVE powered cryoclastic flow, and spray nozzle flow using a macro-photography attachment and a 3D printed PLA Schlieren Imaging Aid, enabling increased understanding of fundamental mechanisms.• Received and interpreted criticism and coaching from NASA, management, and industry to improve leadership, testing, and presentation resulting in more polished and well-developed project materials and presentations.• Generated and updated a project timeline using a Gantt Chart and associated Backlog, implementing Lean and Agile project management during weekly meetings to meet deadlines resulting in on-time delivery of all projects goals despite numerous setbacks.• Delegated experiment design, safety, and performance when necessary to ensure team members remained engaged and project goals were fulfilled.• Supervised testing and safety development to ensure industry standards, like Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs) and Design Structure Matrices (DSMs), were followed enabling continued project funding.• Interviewed with international news organizations including the BBC and NHK News to communicate findings to a public audience.

• Developed a 3D printable camera mount allowing Digital Single Lens Reflex camera use in Schlieren imaging of density gradients. The system was designed in SolidWorks and additively manufactured with PLA and ABS components.• Used the developed system to image gas flows and liquid nitrogen sprays and pours.• Created 6S stations to systematically increase lab organization, cleanliness, and safety.• Manufactured, assembled, and installed desks and workbenches made of extruded aluminum struts which provided workspace for researchers and staff.• Designed a new lab logo based on the Bohr model of an electron orbital in a hydrogen atom, resulting in increased lab identity and community.• Refurbished lab website using WordPress capabilities to reorganize and CSS to improve aesthetics, increasing lab engagement and awareness online.• Drafted onboarding documents for hiring new lab members, decreasing new hire acclimation time and employing standard procedures throughout the lab.

• Managed photography and social media presence for the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars summer academy ensuring open communication and engagement with the public.• Collaborated with astronauts, NASA Ames Research Center scientists, and industry professionals to deliver and document tours for high school students.• Helped coordinate a student Capstone mock-mission to Mars, including advising to the life support team on energy requirements.

• Planned 3 to 5 separate hour-long lessons each day for program attendees including games and training activities to develop, strengthen, and demonstrate sports skills.• Instructed and supervised classes of up to thirty students ensuring skill development, student satisfaction, and parental approval.

• Stocked shelves with new produce to display product and increase sales.• Sorted produce to remove waste and faulty product ensuring all displayed product would generate profit.• Engaged with customers to inform them of product sourcing and to conduct and increase sales.