I am a recent graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with BAs in Physics and Communication and a minor in Mathematics. In the fall I will be attending Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada to pursue a one year master's in science communication. My goal is to become a science communicator, bridging the gap between the sciences and humanities in our society. While at Coe I did extensive glass research for three years on the binary tellurium vanadate glass system, and extensive communication research for two years on the construction of African American women's identity prior to 1920. I also served as editor-in-chief of the college newspaper, president of the college's Tae Kwon Do club, and served two years as a regional representative (Associate Zone Councilor) for the Society of Physics Students.

I look forward greatly to working as the AIP FYI Science Policy Communications Intern since it will provide me insight into the policies regulating how science is communicated to our society at various levels. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active, be that Tae Kwon Do, hiking, weightlifting--you name it. I also love to cook (Allrecipes is my friend!) and have been learning Korean for about a year now in anticipation of my trip to Seoul this spring. I can't wait to meet all the other SPS interns this summer and work with the AIP FYI team to communicate science policy to the masses!