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Golden, Colorado, United States

During my SULI internship at NREL, I studied MoS2 as a scalable and cost-effective HER electrocatalyst within NREL’s solar photochemistry group. Through this project I expanded my talents in nano-scale catalyst synthesis by optimizing a Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process to generate pristine MoS2 monolayer crystals. I then used Mott-Schottky capacitance and other electrochemical measurement techniques to inspect the electronic structure of MoS2 and its defect states. I also employed various microscopy and spectroscopy techniques (Raman, PL, UV-Vis, Ellipsometry, to characterize the quality and structure of electrocatalyst samples. I excelled on my project deliverables, including general audience abstract (selected for exemplar’s collection), research poster (presented at SULI poster Fair and Gerischer Electrochemistry Symposium), and a summative research report.

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Evanston, Illinois, United States

As a Peer Mentor for PATH, within Northwestern's Personal Development StudioLab, I lead a weekly discussion-based seminar course for undergraduate engineering students. I provide personal support and mentorship for the 4-7 students in each cohort, helping them develop healthy academic strategies and resiliency. I have also assisted with the development of a new PATH website, guided curriculum changes, and performed outreach to advertise the program.

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Systematically investigate the deposition of SiO2 on TiO2 using Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Chemical Liquid Deposition (CLD) by altering TiO2 phase ratios, ALD and CLD synthesis conditions, SiO2 precursors, and calcination conditionsExamine correlative effects between synthesis conditions and photocatalytic activity for various alcohol and alkane oxidation reactions, quantifying reaction rates, kinetics, and product selectivityAnalyze SiO2 deposition, surface micropore structure, and catalytic acid sites using X-Ray Photon Spectroscopy, ICP-OES, BET N2 Physisorption, X-ray Powder Diffraction, and UV-VisPlan and perform careful experiments, organize, analyze, and interpret data, and collaboratively problem solve with Professors, PhD students, and Peers

Evanston, Illinois, United States

I am a Lifeguard at the Northwestern Aquatic Center. For this job I am CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified by the Red Cross

Evanston, Illinois, United States

As a founding executive member of Northwestern's KTP chapter, Northwestern’s first pre-professional, co-ed technical fraternity, I was responsible for organizing and managing the member recruitment process. I lead a team of 5 to organize and run recruitment week, managing the time of ~50 members and ~120 candidates, with a focus on fairness and equity for all involved. I collaborated with other executive board members to organize speaker events, information sessions, social gatherings, and pledge class bonding events to ensure the strong and continued growth of KTP and its members. I created and gave two presentations to each pledge class, one focused on sustainability in the tech space, and one focused on research. Additionally I have served as a social and professional mentor for three students through KTP's member network.

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

My DAAD RISE research internship awarded me the opportunity to work as a research intern in the NH3 decomposition sub-group of Prof. Malte Behrens’ lab at the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel. There are three main goals of my project. To achieve all three goals I closely collaborated with Prof. Behrens, Postdocs, and numerous PhD students.The first sub-project involves the use and optimization of a hydrothermal method for synthesizing TiO2 in controllable phase ratios. The second sub-project involves systematically using the deposition precipitation method to deposit transition metals onto TiO2 in evenly-dispersed, high surface area sites. The third sub-project involves using catalytic testing to determine what factors lead to high activity and extended catalytic lifetime.Throughout the project, catalysts materials were analyzed using X-ray powder diffraction, hydrogen temperature programmed reduction, transmission electron microscopy, infrared analysis, and BET N2 physisorption, among other methods. I was responsible for analyzing and compiling research results into weekly updates for other students, researchers, and Prof. Behrens.During this project, I also attended the annual DAAD RISE conference, where I had the opportunity to collaborate with other RISE interns, and learn from incredible individuals, both in my field and across the scientific landscape. I also engaged in numerous chances for cultural exchange. I took full advantage of the powerful learning opportunities that result from engaging with communities abroad.

Babbitt, Minnesota, United States

I was responsible for planning, organizing, and leading kids ages 0-18 during age groups, overnights, cookouts, camping trips, and outdoor programming in northern Minnesota.

Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States

Designed, Developed, and Implemented a 'Chill Zone' at Hastings High School for individuals facing mental health crisesManaged a $1000 budget for the construction and maintenance of a physical 'Chill Zone' space for studentsAppeared on local radio and state-wide television news along with implementing school-wide programming to advertise the space and work to destigmatize anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering, Junior

Activities and Societies: Kappa Theta Pi - Pre-Professional Tech Fraternity, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Notestein Research.

High School Diploma, General Studies