I am from Lake Stevens, WA, and am in my Junior year at BYU. I have been working in Dr. Woodbury's Lab since January 2021, studying the optimization of SNARE protein growth. My education/career plans are to earn a PhD, work as a researcher, and eventually become a university professor. I enjoy rock climbing, canyoneering, and playing tennis. Oh, and I'm also a Star Wars fan.
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