Studied magnetically templated hydrogel scaffolds for nerve regeneration.Generated magnetic alginate microparticles using microfluidics.Tested the mechanical properties of magnetically templated hydrogels.

Researched the effect of silencing KRIT1 gene expression on the cytoskeleton of brain microvascular endothelial cells under shear stress.Applied shear stress to cultured cells using a flow loop.Designed an independent research project to study the effects that different cell substrate stiffnesses have on the invasion of Toxoplasma gondii.

Co-taught “Baking and Learning” in which students in grades 3-4 learned science while baking

Optimized over 1000 paint formulas to save $15,288 in production costs and 392 man-hours.Executed projects throughout the summer focused on improving the efficiency of the paint production process within the chemical plant.Performed quality control testing in the lab.

Taught math to students grades 2-12