● Contributed data analysis code to an object-oriented C++ repository, using the ROOT framework for statistical analysis of big data consisting of several million events per run as part of a collaboration of over 50 developers
● Investigated discrepancy between simulated and experimental gas electron multiplier tracks, comparing to positional data from a scintillator array and checking for correlations across individual GEM APVs and scintillators
● Innovated a low cost Mach Zehnder interferometer kit, designing a 3D printable frame featuring compliant optical alignment mechanisms designed using Onshape and Prusa Slicer; 2024 Mash W. White award
● Established annual undergraduate research symposia, requiring close collaboration with department of physics and astronomy administration to host professor panels and research presentations as well as undergraduate poster contests with about 15 presenters and 75 attendees annually; 2023, 24 Outstanding Chapter award
● Spearheaded peer mentorship program, improving participant retention over previous year from 10 to 20 by facilitating communication between and regular updates from participants; 2023 Future Faces of Physics award
● Designed AM radio lab kit from scratch using LTSpice and electronic test equipment, created and delivered corresponding lecture to high school students; 2023 March W. White award
● Instructed team of 30 high school students in programming, using mathematics to inform decisions, mechanical design, and shop safety and operations as part of a team of 3 mentors
● Acted as lead mentor for operation and maintenance of a collection of 4 3D printers and computer aided design
