About
I grew up exploring Texas and the American West, and I remain in awe of their natural beauty. As I got older, I became curious about the forces that shaped these landscapes, which drew me to geosciences at the University of Texas.
During undergrad, I gravitated toward hydrogeology because of the importance and vulnerability of water resources. Over time, I realized I was learning established answers without developing the tools to investigate these questions for myself. A conversation with a professor introduced me to computational geoscience, a field centered on modeling and simulating Earth systems. I enrolled in an introductory computer science course soon after, which ultimately led to my current path, where I develop computational tools to address hydrology and geoscience challenges.
Educational Background
I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I work in the H.M. Wainwright Group, researching the application of machine learning to groundwater hydrology.
I previously attended the University of Texas from 2020 to 2024, earning a B.S. in Geological Sciences with a concentration in Hydrogeology from the Jackson School of Geosciences. During this time, I supplemented my education with certificates in Elements of Computing (Computer Science) and Computational Science & Engineering, as well as a minor in the Foundations of Business.
Outside of Work
When I’m not working, I get out and try new things! This attitude has led me to many hobbies and interests (and has left me less than skilled at many of them, but c’est la vie). Below are some of my current hobbies and interests.
Reading
I’m a big fan of science fiction and fantasy stories, but lately I’ve been on a bit of a non-fiction kick.
Architecture
You won’t find it broadly featured elsewhere on this site, but I love architecture. If I hadn’t pursued my current path, I would’ve been an architect (my biggest academic regret is that I was only two classes away from earning a minor in Architecture).
