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Ames, IA, US

Ames, Iowa, United States

• Characterizing additively manufactured titanium samples with spatially varying heat treatments and compositions
• SEM imaging, EDS measurements, XRD, stereological analysis of heterogeneous materials
• MIPAR image and feature analysis of SEM images
• Scientific writing and reporting for peer reviewed publications
• Domestic travel to network with companion universities and improve project productivity

Ames, Iowa, United States

• Performing research in ion-conductive glass and thin-film glass manufacturing.
• Testing materials in thermal, electrical, and chemical properties. (DCS, EIS, and Raman Spectroscopy)
• Developing high precision electronic conductivity measurement techniques for electrolyte materials. (measuring pA of current across weeks of data collection, mitigating noise and outside interference)
• Performing routine maintenance on a variety of chemical laboratory equipment.
• Scientific writing and reporting for peer reviewed publications

Ames, Iowa, United States

• Teaching first-year MSE students strategies for personal and academic growth through weekly classes
• Preparing materials for weekly classes to meet both curriculum needs and student requests
• Meeting personally with each student to provide individual guidance and support
• Hosting social and networking events to foster connections between students and faculty

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

• Developed and optimized carbon capture technologies through empirical research
• Performed multi-week kinetics studies using Raman Spectroscopy
• Designed experimental procedures to reliably and accurately characterize samples
• Authored technical reports on findings, communicating complex concepts to a range of audiences
• Trained to work safely and effectively in a government lab space

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Coordinating the incoming orders with the inventory of the Isles Online department, auditing customer orders to guarantee accuracy. Flexibly swapping into different roles mid shift to keep the department organized and on schedule

Materials Engineering, Metals And Polymers

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Phi member, First-Year Honors Program, Materials Advantage member, Presidential Leadership Class.

Graduated, 3.977 Gpa

Activities and Societies: FRC Robotics Team 2530, Rochester Youth Fencing, Century Panther Marching Band, Century Varsity Band, Science.