I am a Biosystems Engineer and a researcher focusing on highly-engineered agricultural environments, specifically vertical farms and greenhouse production systems. I earned both of my engineering degrees from Auburn University, where I continue to work as a full-time staff member keeping the ball rolling for all the brilliant minds housed within the Corley building. My time in research has been both personally and professionally developmental, thanks in large part to all of my extremely knowledgeable and supportive coworkers who are always ready to help me find a way out of the learning curve. Really, most of this just means that I'm professionally (well, most of the time) curious, which extends beyond my working hours. I'm a bookworm and an audiobook enthusiast, and plan on getting into beekeeping sometime in the near future. I meditate daily and value emotional intelligence and openness in the workplace.