Completed independent research under the advisement of Prof. Vincent Lindsay @ NCSU. Research focused on the development of a thiazole-based organocatalyst for the conversion of aldehydes to a,a-disubstituted ketones.

Completed 3 semesters and 1 summer serving as both an assigned tutor, as well as a walk-in tutor for subjects ranging from general chemistry/organic chemistry to calculus 1-3.

Served as an Supplement Instruction (SI) leader who led peer-assisted study session for both organic chemistry 1 and 2. During Summer 2017, this position was held for 10 weeks and sessions were held 4 times per week. In Fall 2017 sessions were held 2 times weekly.

Completed a 10-week REU program under the advisement of Prof. Jeanne Bolliger. Research focused around development of palladium catalysts with application in cross-coupling chemistry as well as supramolecular chemistry.