Experience

Observatories of The Carnegie Institution for Science

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Analyze simulated data for a ground-based near-infrared spectrograph in order to test the feasibility of detecting water in exoplanet atmospheres from ground telescopes Analyze simulated data for a ground-based near-infrared spectrograph in order to test the feasibility of detecting water in exoplanet atmospheres from ground telescopes



Lick Observatory

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Programs Telescope Operator

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Operate historic 36” refractor telescope for public observation Lead guided tours of the observatory, highlighting ongoing research Operate historic 36” refractor telescope for public observation Lead guided tours of the observatory, highlighting ongoing research



SETI Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Analyze light curves from TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) to identify new exoplanet candidates using the transit method Write and submit formal research notes detailing results Analyze light curves from TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) to identify new exoplanet candidates using the transit method Write and submit formal research notes detailing results



NASA Langley Research Center

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Web and Design Intern

  • Jun 2022 - May 2023

  Update web layout, graphics, and content for Langley’s space flight imaging team Provide design support, including logos, mission patches, and certificates Update web layout, graphics, and content for Langley’s space flight imaging team Provide design support, including logos, mission patches, and certificates



Cal Poly Observatory

• Observatory Assistant

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

  Handle, set up, and take down telescopic equipment Host guided sky tours for Cal Poly students Explain base-level astronomy concepts as they relate to the night sky Handle, set up, and take down telescopic equipment Host guided sky tours for Cal Poly students Explain base-level astronomy concepts as they relate to the night sky



Project Jupyter

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

  Designed a data visualization extension for JupyterLab Collaborated closely with a small, multi-disciplinary team Gave comprehensive presentations on project Developed strategy for modular logo system Designed a data visualization extension for JupyterLab Collaborated closely with a small, multi-disciplinary team Gave comprehensive presentations on project Developed strategy for modular logo system



Cal Poly Physics Department

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  Use Python and Jupyter Lab to analyze data on the evolution of Brightest Cluster Galaxies Design graphics and illustrations for ongoing astronomy research Write comprehensive record of results, organized using LaTeX Use Python and Jupyter Lab to analyze data on the evolution of Brightest Cluster Galaxies Design graphics and illustrations for ongoing astronomy research Write comprehensive record of results, organized using LaTeX



California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Gallery Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

  Assist in exhibition set-up and tear-down, including handling and hanging art. Create engaging designs for upcoming exhibitions. Assist in exhibition set-up and tear-down, including handling and hanging art. Create engaging designs for upcoming exhibitions.



Evergreen High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Percussion Instructor

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  Instructed a small group of students on percussion technique, musicality, and performance. Instilled a sense of discipline and camaraderie among students. Instructed a small group of students on percussion technique, musicality, and performance. Instilled a sense of discipline and camaraderie among students.