Graduate Assistant
Civil Engineering Department
Auburn Science and Engineering Center
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-3905
330-310-7299
Education
Ph. D. Candidate Civil Engineering, University of Akron (2012)
B.S. Civil Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2008)
High school, Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics, and Computing (2005)
Professional Experience
HNTB Corporation – Overland Park, Kansas
Transportation Engineering Intern (2006 – 2008)
The Doe Run Company, Resource Recycling Division – Boss, Missouri
Chemical Engineering Intern (2006)
Elgin Surveying and Engineering – Rolla, Missouri
Surveying Assistant (2005)
Academic Experience
National Aeronautics and Space Administration – Cleveland, Ohio
Graduate Student Researchers Program (2009 – present)
University of Akron Civil Engineering Department – Akron, Ohio
Graduate Research (2008 – present)
University of Missouri – Rolla Civil Engineering Department – Rolla, Missouri
Surveying Teaching Assistant (2006)
University of Missouri – Rolla, Environmental Engineering Department – Rolla, Missouri
Undergraduate Research (2005)
Awards
Graduate Student Researchers Program 2009 & 2010
University of Akron Graduate Assistantship 2008
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship 2005
University of Missouri-Rolla Trustees Scholarship 2005
Tuition Scholarship Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematic, and Computing 2003
Activity in Research
High Velocity Impact on Composite Structures
Characterization of Aging Influence on Braided Composites
Explicit FEA of Composite Structures – Impact Perforation Analysis
Organization Memberships
Engineers Without Borders
Chi Epsilon
Kappa Delta Sorority
American Society of Civil Engineers
Leadership
Engineers Without Borders
Consultant (2008-present)
Fundraising Chair (2007-2008)
Programming Chair (2007-2008)
Women in Higher Education
Graduate Assistant Chair (2009-present)
Chi Epsilon
National Scholarship Committee Chair (2008)
Kappa Delta Sorority
Panhellenic Delegate (2005-2006)
Panhellenic Council
Greek Service Chair (2005-2006)
Programming Chair (2005-2006)
Community Events Coordinator (2006)
Improvisational Drama Club
President (2003-2005)
Professional Development
Chi Epsilon National Conclave 2008
Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2010
LS-DYNA Users Conference 2010