Hometown: Millstadt, IL; USA (near St. Louis, MO)
Previous academic institutions: BS in Chemical Engineering and BS in Biology (2006); University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology)
Research/professional interests: I am currently investigating the release of therapeutic agents from orthopaedic implants. My research interests cover a broad range disciplines, from drug delivery to devices.
Personal interests: The mountains, pretty rocks of all scales, visual & audio artistic expression, computer graphics, insects, and good conversation.
Favorite piece of lab equipment: A good pair of tweezers. And parafilm.
Favorite element: Carbon
Skiing or snowboarding: Skiing
Favorite winter resort: Alta
Future aspirations: Perform scientific work that serves the greater good of humanity. Climb and ski a lot of mountains in the next few years without significant injury.
Estimated graduation date: 2011