Background

Education

California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA

Bachelor of Science in Physics; Expected in 06/2023GPA of 4.0

Penfield High School | Penfield, NY

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors and Annotation of Mastery in Mathematics and Science ; Earned 06/2019GPA of 99.997

Extracurriculars

Editor-in-Chief of the Caltech Undergraduate Research Journal (CURJ)

President of Ricketts House, one of Caltech's 8 Undergraduate Houses

Caltech Physics Mathematics and Astronomy (PMA) Student Advisory Board Member

Deans' Tutor for Physics, Astrophysics, and Computer Science classes

Volunteer Teacher for MIT's High School Summer Program (2020 and 2021). Taught two 6-week courses on modern theories in Math and Physics

Committee Appointments

Council on Undergraduate Education

Academic Policies Committee

Undergraduate Academic Standards and Honors Committee

Student Life and Housing Committee

Convocations Committee

Interhouse Committee (Ex Officio)

Special Skills & Awards

Research experience in Python, C, MATLAB, and shell scripting (Bash)
Coursework in Java, RobotC, and C++
ASA Certified- Keelboats, Monohulls, and Catamarans
Le Grand Concours Gold Medalist
Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards
High School Math League MVP and Captain
High School Science Olympiad Captain
National Merit Finalist
National AP Scholar

Projects

Girl Scout Gold Award

Partnered with the Never Say Never Foundation to improve the experience of young special needs children receiving animal therapy through the farm and combat the extinction of bat species due to White Nose Syndrome.Designed and constructed a 40lb Nursery Bat Box, and planned and executed a butterfly garden with low-maintenance perennials.Educated the community on the importance of environmental conservation measures through guest speaking opportunities.

Work Experience - Read More in Research Tab

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena, CA

Year-Round Intern | 09/2022 - Present

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena, CA

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow | 06/2022 - 09/2022John and Barbara Gee Fellow

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena, CA

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow | 06/2021 - 09/2021Janice D. Pata Fellow

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena, CA

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow | 06/2020 - 09/2020Samuel N. Vodopia and Carol J. Hasson Fellow

Laboratory for Laser Energetics; Rochester, NY

High School Research Program Intern | 07/2018 - 09/2018

Mathnasium; Penfield, NY

Instructor | 10/2016 – 05/2017Served as a mathematics instructor for K-12 math, SAT and ACT preparation.Was the youngest employee at the establishment, teaching students years older than herself.