I am an animal behavior PhD candidate at UC Davis originally hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan. I'm a proud Michigander, and fell in love with nature and science while exploring the forests and museums of my hometown. In 2015, I went on to the University of Chicago, where I studied science communication, ecology, and astrophysics while continuing to pursue many extracurriculars. I founded a student music group, wrote plays, made a short TV show, and released an album, all while thinking of how best to synthesize my passion for art with my passion for science. I wrote my B.A. on science communication in the 21st century, looking at the lessons we've learned about how to make science accessible and fun in a sometimes hostile climate. 

 

While these days I'm hard at work at completing my PhD in animal behavior, my ultimate goal is combining my three biggest passions- science, music, and communication- into one multifaceted career.

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Through science, I'm searching to uncover the beauty of the natural world, as well as knowledge that could help us preserve it. Through music, I entertain and inspire people, bringing life to venues and delivering messages through song and dance. As a communicator, I create works that make complex information about science and society fun and accessible for broad audiences. 

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To learn more about my work, stick around and give the rest of my site a look. I've got a lot of irons in the fire, but that's just the way I like it. 

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