Tell us something about where you grew up and your experiences.

I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s a very hot place to live with an economy that depends on tourism, but there’s a lot to do around the city and the variety and quality of food is amazing. It’s also a much sunnier place than Cleveland and has a lot of great spots for hiking.

What do you like about the EEPS Dept?

I like the comradery that exists between the students and how easy it is to feel connected to faculty and other students in the department because of how small we are. I feel like everyone cares about each other and wants every person in the department to succeed.

Tell us about your senior research thesis.

I am working with foraminifera, a type of single-celled organism that lives in the ocean. Our primary question driving my research project is about the response of foraminifera to changing acidity in the ocean, especially in terms of their respiration. My PI and I visited BIOS in Bermuda last summer to be able to collect data on this topic, and I will be presenting initial findings at Intersections this semester.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time, I sing in the Case Glee Club, help plan the semesterly Humans vs Zombies game, go to hardcore concerts, and play tabletop roleplaying games.

What are you enthused about for your future?

I am excited to start in a graduate program after graduation and learn more about oceanographic research, which is the area I would like to pursue.