As a kid I grew up heavily on a diet of science-fiction and fantasy, and as a result I've wanted to explore our world and cosmos to see what's out there. To that end, I studied Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University, graduating with my Bachelor's in 2018 and my Master's in 2020. There I had the privilege of working in the lab of Dr. Mark Pankow where I researched deployable composite booms, which included the unique experience of parabolic flight testing. I am currently looking to see how I could help contribute to our exploration of outer space.