I’m currently studying the physics of aerosol particles, and specializing in developing instruments to better study aerosols’ optical properties. I love all outdoor sports, from hiking and backpacking to rock climbing and skiing. I live outside of Laramie on beautiful land with my two horses, two dogs, and two cats.

In my early education, I always loved mathematics above all other topics. My second love, however, was physics, and these math and physics classes were what captivated me far more than any other field. Thus, I began college assuming that a solid foundation in these two things would allow me to do pretty much any science I wanted. Post college, I was drawn to the geosciences because I hoped it would allow me to work outside. I transitioned from doing graduate level seismology to atmospheric science when I realized that the atmosphere is changing at an infinitely greater rate than the deep earth, and that in atmospheric sciences, the opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to the world abound. I love how empowering my education in the physical world has been, as I apply it to better comprehending the world around me in daily life.