As part of the MTM program, I am working with Dr. Alexander Lin and a team of MTM students to address craniofacial deformities by minimizing facial traumas often associated with invasive surgeries in pediatric patients.

• breaking down polyurethane foam from post-consumer use mattresses through glycolysis • fabricating high strength inorganic/organic composites with the recycled polyol

• created polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs)• analyzed phase composition of PECs• investigated viscoelastic properties of PECs

• fabricated robust inorganic/organic composites• investigated effects of polymer functionality on the properties of the composites

• learned MATLAB• developed software package for modeling SAS data using Bayesian Optimization• presented progress in presentation and poster in end of program symposium

• directed board meetings• recorded detailed minutes• developed weekly newsletters

• collaborated with mentor teacher at Brentwood Science Magnet School• observed and participated in a 5th grade science class• formulated and carried out a science lesson

Worked closely with Ingenuity staff to generate curiosity and guide visitors of all ages through the engineering design process. Responsibilities: • Assist Ingenuity staff in facilitating hands-on tinkering activities related to art and science with visitors of all ages • Take a lead role in interacting and working with visitors and volunteers• Assist Ingenuity staff with set up, activity preparation, material management and clean-up of space • Collaborate with staff and volunteers to help foster an interest and curiosity in STEM with visitors • Demonstrate facilitation techniques and customer service behaviors to new teen volunteers and interns• Engage visitors in the design cycle and iterative engineering design process of design, build and test while making connections to the real world and scientific concepts