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Boston, Ma

DAMP (Design, Automation, Manufacturing, & Prototyping) Densmore Lab @ Boston UniversityFocused on Automating Synthetic Biology and Genetic EngineeringAreas of Research:-Flexible automated platform for recombinase state machine-based genetic circuits-Automated and standardized workflow for synthetic biology labs using cost and time data pulled from UW-developed software-Automated screening for restricted sequences and organisms according to IGSC safety standards-Biological testing of the behavior of CELLO-based sequential logic genetic circuits

Boston, Ma

BU College of Engineering's TISP Ambassadors engage in community outreach throughout the greater Boston area to encourage interest in STEM.Personal involvement includes:-Planning of "Females in STEM"-centric events at local middle and high schools to encourage interest in STEM and robotics-Mentorship of FIRST Robotics teams-Volunteer work at FIRST Robotics events-Volunteer work at a variety of STEM inspiration events

Boston, Ma

Boston Children's Hospital Department of GastroenterologyStudent Scribe for General Pediatric Gastroenterologist (out-patient) 4 hours per week.

Rochester, Mn

Mayo Clinic Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck SurgeryConducted chart reviews and a PRISMA systematic literature review specific to human papillomavirus positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma patients undergoing primary surgical treatment via transoral robotic surgery. The collected data was used to inform patient expectations for functional outcomes as well as treatment plan based on informing factors.Poster presentation at Combined Otolarynology Spring Meetings 2018 (American Head & Neck Society). Manuscript in progress.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Senior

Activities and Societies: Dean's List (All Semesters) Dean's Host (3 Semesters) BU Pep Band (2 Years)

Education record

College in Schools (CIS) coursework in Eagan High School through the University of Minnesota.