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Pronouns: (She, Hers)
Level of degree currently pursuing: PhD
Home: Cary, North Carolina
Education: BS Textile Engineering, NC State University; MS Textile Engineering, NC State University
Research Interests: Shape memory polymers, wearable e-textiles, high strain composites, human centric design, viscoelasticity, materials for extreme environments
Additional info: Coming from textiles, one of the oldest industries, to aerospace, one of the newest, has been a big shift in mentality and thinking. I love the challenge of attempting to make a small dent in the immense tasks that drive the aerospace industry through novel material development. Outside of the walls of CU, I coach a local swim team, paint murals, and love to spend as much time as possible running the hundreds of miles of trails around Boulder.
Fav. Hobby: Running long distances up big mountains