I tutor students from elementary school to college level in math and science. Most of the students I work with are regular, weekly students. This allow me to form relationships with my students, and really understand each student's individual needs. I develop short and long terms plans for students, help them with major projects, and provide additional work to boost their understanding. I also like showing students how they might use topics in the future.

At House of Scuba, I used my experience as a scuba diver to assist recreational and professional divers with their needs. This included providing information on gear and training, assembling and testing gear, and filling high pressure tanks. I loved this job because I got to interact with people consistently throughout the day, learn about the dive community, and improve my dive skills through education and training.

I started as a member of Towson University's chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) in September 2012. I was elected Vice President from April 2013 and elected President in April 2014. As VP, I co-authored a successful grant proposal for $300 for a scientific outreach program in which our chapter presented demonstrations for elementary-aged kids. One of my first projects as President was authoring a proposal for the same award. When it was rejected, I managed a major transition towards a more organized, fluid, and effective club by becoming officially recognized by Towson University's Student Government Association (SGA). In our first semester of eligibility for funding, I oversaw the effort to receive almost $2,000 for a 3D printer and other unconventional items not generally supported by SGA. I now plan and coordinate a program at the Hampden Family Center in Baltimore every Friday, where we teach elementary school kids how to experiment and think critically. I authored a $500 grant proposal for this project, which was accepted. In addition to these grants, our chapter was awarded the highest honor of Outstanding Chapter by the Society of Physics Students National Organization for the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 academic years.

I was selected from a large pool of applicants on the basis of a written test and an in-water test to be a diver for the Dolphin Discover Dive Team in January 2013. The team met once every two weeks, and assembled our scuba diving gear and the power equipment used to clean the pools inhabited by the National Aquarium's eight dolphins. We worked around the dolphin training staff, which required versatility and cooperation as the plan could be changed at any moment. As Dive Captain, I liaised with the dolphin training staff and the dive team to relay each day's plan, special information, and any issues brought up by either side. I used precise and effective communication when dealing with delicate issues, and organization and time management to be prepared to deal with the uncertain work environment around the dolphins. I also assisted with the testing and interviewing process for hiring new divers.

In accelerator physics, radio and microwave frequency resonant electromagnetic cavities are used to accelerate charged particle bunches. Maximum acceleration and longitudinal focusing are achieved by matching the arrival time of the particle bunches with the amplitude and phase of the EM field. A pick-up probe is used to monitor the phase and amplitude of the EM field inside the cavity by emitting a fraction of the field and using it to directly measure these quantities. In the Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory, I compared hand calculations with finite element analysis simulations to characterize and design such a probe for a superconducting 162.5 MHz half-wave resonator (HWR). A series of 8 HWRs will be an intermediate stage of a new injector unit at Fermilab as a part of their Proton Improvement Plan II.

I started the Scuba Diving Club at Towson University to give others a cheaper and more fun way to get into Scuba diving. I immediately connected the group with Diver's Den, a local dive shop, who offers discounted classes and equipment. Through Diver's Den, I created Discover Scuba, a biannual event where students can sample scuba diving at Towson University's community pool for free. This event is successful in creating diving interest in the Towson community. In our first semester, we certified an astounding 12 people, and we continue to grow.

Gravitational waves are produced by accelerating masses, as predicted by Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. To detect them, we use Michelson interferometers, which employ laser interference to measure differences in distance along two paths. I worked on commissioning subsystems of one such interferometer: the 10 meter Prototype. Too small to detect gravitational waves, the 10 meter Prototype will be used to test technology for future-generation interferometers. As an undergraduate intern, I worked independently in the morning, and then worked with the small groups, each working on their own subsystem of the 10m prototype, into the evening. While I mostly worked on aligning and mode-matching the 21 meter frequency reference cavity in clean room gear and installing the intensity stabilization servo, I could be pulled away at any moment to help with assembling the seismically stabilized optical tables, lend a hand to the graduate student trying to align the thermal noise interferometer, or even review the English of a graduate student's paper. When not working full-time, I enjoyed traveling and absorbing the German culture. I was alpine-rescued while rock climbing in the Alps, watched amateur boxers fight carnival attendees in a booth at Hannover's Marksman's Fair, and endured a long weekend of bus rides to attend a rained-out day of tennis at Wimbledon, among other adventures.