Determining the role of sex chromosomes in neonatal hyperoxic lung injury. Thesis Advisor: Krithika Lingappan, MD, PhD, MS

Using community science to evaluate the intersection of social, racial, and economic injustices in North Birmingham, AL

Plan fundraising and community events to advance Gasp's mission for healthy air.

Co-authored policy brief and petition calling for the formation of an Equity & Environmental Justice Commission in Birmingham. Ambassadorship through the UAB Lister Hill Center for Health Policy.

Research and execute air sampling plan in Birmingham area, assist with AirWatch complaints, attend community listening events.

Honors Thesis: Utilizing fluorescence polarization microscopy to study the acquisition of cadherin order during desmosome assemblyThesis Advisor: Alexa Mattheyses, PhD- Undergraduate Poster Award at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society. San Francisco, CA. 2022.- 2nd Place Biological and Life Sciences. Poster Presentation. UAB Spring Expo. 2021.

Courses assisted: Introductory Chemistry I, Honors General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Phage Genomics I, Phage Genomics II, Organic Chemistry I, Honors Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Sustainability & Public Health

Directed 50 + student sustainability events and initiatives such as Succulents for Seniors, Blazer Thrift, sustainability workshops, and guest speakers; led executive team to develop organization vision and strategic plan; engaged administration and student government to develop sustainability guides and roundtables; collaborated with community and campus partners- 2020 Social Justice Organization of the Year - 2021 Social Justice Program of the Year (awarded for collaboration with… Show more Directed 50 + student sustainability events and initiatives such as Succulents for Seniors, Blazer Thrift, sustainability workshops, and guest speakers; led executive team to develop organization vision and strategic plan; engaged administration and student government to develop sustainability guides and roundtables; collaborated with community and campus partners- 2020 Social Justice Organization of the Year - 2021 Social Justice Program of the Year (awarded for collaboration with UAB Planned Parenthood to distribute 441 free menstrual cups to students) Show less

Researched social vulnerability to environmental risks such as the urban heat island effect and air pollution. Trained in remote sensing, GIS, and air quality modeling.- 1st Place Health Sciences. Poster Presentation. UAB Spring Expo. 2021. - 3rd Place. UAB School of Public Health Research Poster Session. 2021.

Selected to represent the American Chemical Society at the November 2021 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Promote climate literacy among college students, utilize media tools for science communication, participate as an NGO Observer.

Research environmental justice issues to develop health policy workshop presentations. Write manuscripts, white papers, policy recommendations, and grant proposals. Analyze environmental justice language in legislation and agency reports.