About Me

I am a senior postdoctoral researcher at the Duke Quantum Center, focusing on K-12 quantum education. In 2022, I earned my PhD in physics from Michigan State University. My research primarily focused on informal physics programs and their potential to foster a sense of belonging among underrepresented students. Much of this work was guided by an interest in how such spaces can offer alternative routes to physics identity development.

where I researched informal physics spaces. 

In 2020, I made the difficult decision to step back from graduate school and try something new for a bit. I joined Horizon Research, Inc. (HRI) as a research associate and learned all about external evaluation. This was the best decision I could have made! During my time at HRI, I returned to finish up my PhD. When I was ready try out another position in academia, I became a postdoctoral researcher at Duke University with the Alliance for Interdisciplinary Innovation in Computing Education (AiiCE). In this position, I conducted computer science education research, specifically about how undergraduate computer science students understand and experience race and racism. This work used a mixed-methods approach to explore students' racial identities and how those identities influence their engagement with computing. 

Beyond academia, I am a competitive figure skater, coach, and judge. When I am not in an ice rink, you can find me spending time with my dog, hiking, or visiting national parks.