I am working in the Engineering Honors Program, alongside the Mercer Go Baby Go program. Go Baby Go is an organization that modifies motorized vehicles to be operated more easily by children with disabilities. The engineering group I am currently with is working to build an entire vehicle from the ground up. We are designing it for off-road capability, which will ultimately assist children in third-world countries with mobility and independence. This will then be paired with the efforts of the Mercer On Mission program, where we will transport parts for these vehicles overseas. We construct them on site, and teach the recipients how to operate them safely and effectively. Changing the lives of these children in need will truly be a rewarding experience for all involved.

During my Freshman year at Mercer, I was involved in a research program focused on both the efficiency and longevity of face masks. We ran tests on various brands and styles, recording their resistance to airflow and ability to trap microscopic particles inside of a saline-based solution. We recorded these results for many weeks, washing the masks on a weekly basis. We then were able to present our findings at a campus-wide Student Event.