I recently graduated from William Jewell College with degrees in Physics and Philosophy. I have been involved with the Society of Physics Students since my first year of college, most recently serving on the SPS National Council and Executive Committee. These opportunities have expanded my appreciation for the people and organizations supporting physicists, and I’m very excited to invest in one of these organizations as an intern with the Society of Rheology this summer.

My research experiences have included Electron Paramagnetic Resonance analysis of tellurium glass systems, Schlieren imaging of fluid instabilities, and philosophical work on the rationality of scientific methodology. Additionally, I spent a year furthering my studies at Oxford University. Outside academics, I’ve enjoyed volunteering with science outreach programs at local elementary schools and with the University of Oxford Museums. In the future, I hope to contribute to the professional scientific community in ways that nurture communication and engagement with people outside that community.