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• Hometown: Atlanta, GA
• Class: 2026
• Majors: Physics
• Minors: Mathematics, Ethics
• Other Activities, Honors, and Awards:
  • Honors College and First Generation student
  • Society of Physics Students (SPS)
  • Women in Physics (WIP)
  • MU Marching Band

Why ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú?

The physics department is a small and tight community, allowing me to participate in undergraduate research and various other opportunities that wouldn’t have been possible in larger departments. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú university is also such a beautiful campus and rich in history.

How did you choose your major?

I applied originally as an engineering physics major, but I found a deeper passion for physics. So I switched to a physics major to take more higher level physics classes along with wanting to pursue a Ph.D in physics.

Key Moment at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

My past research advisor in the physics department showed me that I really wanted to pursue a research career in optical/ atomic physics. This has pushed me to pursue graduate school. Along with this, being an SI in the department has shows me that I enjoy teaching physics and also want to pursue a career in academia.

Other Notable Experience

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Marching Band has been my rock since I first came to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú. Literally being the first people from ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú I ever met, it has been a constant source is support and joy through my time here. It is great to be take my mind off classes and perform at football games!

What are your career goals?  

I am applying to graduate schools with the intention of becoming a researcher in physics and eventually a professor of physics.