California Institute of Technology

Research and STEM Activities
Research Assistant with Prof. Zeb Rocklin’s Lab, Georgia Tech, Summer 2023 - Current: Researched the behaviors, folding modes, and load-bearing capabilities of the Ron Resch Origami Tessellation for applications in real structures. Interned at Georgia Tech Invention Studio Makerspace, became certified to teach others how to use all machines within makerspace.

Honors and Achievements 
Academic Honors: US Presidential Scholar Candidate... JHU Study of Exceptional Talent... Georgia Governor's Honors Program Finalist... Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society... National Honors Society... Gold Mathematics Medal at Georgia Academic Decathlon.

Athletic Honors: USA Water Polo Outstanding Academic Award (2024-2025)... USA Water Polo Outstanding Academic Award (2023-2024)... Varsity Letter in Men's Swim and Dive

Personal
Chose Caltech because of its proximity to groundbreaking research centers, and for the small-school culture. Experienced cellist and 10 years of experience in origami.