Nora Hicks

My name is Nora! My pronouns are she/her and I am a sophomore at NCSU. I am pursuing a double major in physics and applied math. Currently, I hold the position of secretary in my SPS chapter. In this role, I help organize events every other week to bring together students interested in physics at my university. I actively engage in outreach opportunities including volunteering for STEM-related activities with children in the community and sharing my personal experience as a woman in physics. For the past 9 months, I've been working in a material physics lab. This experience has enhanced my communication skills through weekly meetings where I share findings, discuss challenges, and strategize our next steps. Through these interactions, I've learned to articulate my thoughts clearly and concisely. Doing research has also provided me with leadership experience including organizing and staying on track with due dates, effectively communicating my needs, and proactively troubleshooting issues within the lab environment. In my free time I love to cook for myself and others. I also am currently trying to grow my own food, such as vegetables and herbs, in my apartment.