Home Institution: Harvey Mudd College
Research Project: Search for Dark Matter
UW Mentor(s): Leslie Rosenberg, Gray Rybka

Q: What are your physics/science interests?
I'm fascinated by the grand-scale questions in cosmology such as the nature of dark matter and the origin of our universe. My main interest in these areas is the development of new technology that will allow us to probe these questions in ways we have never been able to before.

Q: What are your other interests?
I'm a big sports fan (go hawks) and play on my school's volleyball team. I also really enjoy cooking, outdoor activities, and doing things with friends.

Q: What would you like to do after college?
My goal is to pursue a PhD in experimental cosmology.

Q: Tell us one strange but interesting fact about yourself.
I am seriously passionate about milk foam.

Q: What first sparked your interest in Physics?
I used to watch NOVA and discovery specials on space and time and those got me hooked at a young age.

Q: If you could have any pet what would it be?
Shiba Inu.

Q: If you had a free month and unlimited funds, how would you spend your time?
Lobbying to bring an NBA team back to Seattle.

Q: If you could get a grant to study anything what would it be?
The art and science of making yogurt.