I am a graduating senior at West Virginia University receiving my B.S. in Physics with an emphasis in computational Physics. I have been involved in research at the Physics department since my sophomore year, through which I study topological phases of matter and its applications to superconducting qubits. In the beginning, this consisted mostly of trying to learn the basics, but today I am writing code to simulate nanoscale systems and conducting independent research projects, something I really enjoy and hope to make into a career. Now this summer, despite not being able to participate in person, I will be expanding my research experience as a NIST intern. This is a great milestone for me and I really feel that my hard work as an undergraduate is coming to fruition.

Outside of research, I enjoy music, reading, and adventuring in nature. In West Virginia, there is an ample amount of natural beauty to discover, and a walk through the woods is a great way to clear my mind. I hope that someday I will be able to travel and see more natural wonders of the world.