AWARDS
UGA Engineering Capstone Design Showcase 1st place for Medical Device or Biological Process Design, 2024 (Pictured above)
John G. Hollingsworth award for excellence in mathematics, 2024
WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant
01/2026 – 05/2026
Center for Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
- TA for BIOL 6060 — graduate level reproductive endocrinology course taught at the University of Georgia
- Graded exams and answered student questions regarding material
Graduate Research Assistant
08/2024 – 05/2026
Center for Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
- Project 1: studied sexual differentiation in quail under experimental treatment
- Performed DNA salt extraction on quail liver and gonads
- Performed PCR and UV-spectroscopy
- Project 2: studied steroid based medications
- Created Qualtrics survey and distributed via snowball sampling
- Analyzed resulting data to correlate medication use with results and side effects
Undergraduate Research Assistant
08/2023 – 05/2024
Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
- Analyzing available literature to explore current and potential alternate steroid therapy based treatments
Bioprocesses Technician
06/2022 – 10/2022
RWDC Industries, Athens, GA
- Maintained a variety of sizes of bioreactors up to 60,000 liters in volume for the purpose of producing biopolymers
- Sanitized, prepared, inoculated, sampled, and harvested the bioreactors
- Developed a strong understanding of aseptic technique, P&IDs, pump and valve operation, pH management, and systems oriented thinking
- Developed, assessed, optimized, and implemented SOPs, and was able to easily follow all SOPs after initial exposure to them
Peer Learning Assistant
08/2021 – 01/2022
UGA Division of Academic Enhancement, Athens, GA
- Directed students in active learning exercises. Taught chemistry and answered questions students had regarding their work
EDUCATION
Master of Science
2026
Graduate research in reproductive endocrinology and steroid-based hormone therapies, using avian models
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
- Application of data analysis and generalized lab skills led to a broader understanding of scientific principles across molecular and biochemical contexts
- Hands-on experience with UV-Vis spectroscopy, DNA extraction, autoclaving, and aseptic technique
- Advanced coursework in biochemistry, reproductive endocrinology, and physiology
- Synthesized primary literature to produce detailed scientific documentation and research reports
Bachelor of Science: Biological Engineering
2024
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
- Engineering coursework spanning fluid mechanics, biomechanics, biochemical engineering, biomaterials, microbiology, and reproductive endocrinology
- Hands-on experience with micropipettes, UV-Vis spectroscopy, optical and fluorescent microscopy, and biosafety cabinets
- Proficient in MATLAB, R, Python, Java, C++, and command line environments
- Led teams in product design projects, developing project management and technical communication skillsmatics courses and non-credit mathematics study with mathematics advisors