Home Institution: Tufts University
Research Project: Quantum Computing with Trapped Ions
UW Mentor(s): Boris Blinov

Q: What are your physics/science interests?
I think I am most interested in doing research in chemical physics and material science.

Q: What are your other interests?
In my spare time I like to go running and hiking. At school, I am on the fencing team. I also like to draw.

Q: What would you like to do after college?
I plan on attending graduate school.

Q: Tell us one strange but interesting fact about yourself.
I have the same birthday as my sister, but 3 years apart.

Q: What first sparked your interest in Physics?
I started out in Chemistry, but found that I was most interested in the physics and mathematical aspects of those courses, so I switched my major to Chemical Physics.

Q: If you could have any pet what would it be?
A triceratops.

Q: If you had a free month and unlimited funds, how would you spend your time?
I would travel around the world.