My role as a public servant is something I proudly carry into everything I do. From volunteering in my hometown of Battle Ground, WA, to developing a centralized service and philanthropy community on the Colorado School of Mines campus, I am constantly looking for ways to apply my technical knowledge to the world of community engagement. I am currently a Junior in Engineering Physics and Space and Planetary Resources at Mines, and through this opportunity with SPS I hope to further explore how I might apply this passion for community impact to a career in Physics.

When I first arrived on the Mines campus, I found myself most connected to the Physics community, which showed me how my passion for humanity and science could intersect. This community continues to show me the importance of maintaining my sense of wonder and compassion, reminding me of the public good that can be done when we understand that science and engineering are not neutral fields. I have explored these ideas through my involvement in SPS and the Society of Women in Physics, as well as undergraduate research and many other academic and service organizations on campus and in the community. Outside of Physics, I enjoy hiking with my dog, Bailey Grace, serving as a Harvey Scholar, and making music on my own and with the Mines Band.

I plan to pursue a Master’s degree in Material Science and a career in Astrophysics. I know that my future holds a unique goal of bridging science and humanity through interdisciplinary cooperation and community impact, and I am excited to see what this summer has in store.