Climbing
I first became intrigued with rock climbing during the summer of 2007, when many of my fellow interns regularly climbed at gyms and outdoor locations in the DC area. The following spring I took a beginning rock class at UO, and I have been hooked ever since! Climbing continues to challenge me both mentally and physically, and has taken me to some truly stunning locations.
- Peak District, Cornwall, Devon, and Bristol, England
- Snowdonia, Wales
- Smith Rock, Flagstone, and the Callahans, Oregon
- El Chorro, Spain
- Marseille (Calanques), France
For a taste of the UK climbing community, check this site out: http://www.ukclimbing.com/
Society of Physics Students
SPS is a national society for undergraduate physics students. During my time at UO I was involved with revitalizing our local SPS chapter and served as co-president for several years. As a group we organized seminars with physics professors, planned outreach events with local schools and the public, and led tours of research laboratories, all with the aim of better integrating the undergraduate community with the UO grad students and faculty. Society of Physics Students
2010 Marshall Scholars
I awarded a 2010 Marshall Scholarship that currently funds my PhD study at the University of Cambridge. Marshall Scholarship
Eugene Science Factory Planetarium
I volunteered at this planetarium starting spring of my freshman year (2007) until Summer 2009. Learning how to give the weekend shows helped me tremendously improve my public-speaking skills. Science Factory Planetarium
Travel
Traveling is an overarching passion of mine and this enthusiasm for seeing new places has brought me to many wonderful adventures. A few years ago, I started a blog to document some of these travels and experiences. Puddle Wonderful
Running
I've always used running as a tool for relieving stress and exploring new places. While it's usually a solitary pursuit, I've also taken part in a few 10K races and one half-marathon. The wonderful, healthy atmosphere and sense of community makes these events powerful experiences.
- Bristol, England 10K, May 2009
- Ballybunion, Ireland 10K, April 2011
- St John's College Fun Run, Cambridge 10K, May 2012
- Munich, Germany 10K, October 2012
- Cambridge Half-Marathon, March 2013
- Bantry Duathlon, April 2013
- Cambridge Parkrun, any free Saturday
- Bourn 10K, Sept 2013
Impington Bonfire 10K, Nov 2013
- Cambridge Boundary Run Half-Marathon, March 2014