Experience
US Army Corps of Engineers
ORISE Fellow - Engineering Research Developement Center, Risk and Decision Science Group
- Implemented an excel based population attribution risk tool to be used by the Consumer Product Safety Commission for product screening
- Provided research guidance for community resilience hub trials in the Savannah River Watershed in partnership with Clemson University
Carnegie Mellon University
Lab and Fabrication Shop Work Study - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Created testing apparatus for department classes and assist in set up of departments solids, soils, materials, and fluids labs
- Managed department’s fabrication shop and assist students on the design and construction of projects
- Ensured the smooth functioning of the departments facilities
WSP USA
Transportation Engineering Trainee - San Francisco, CA
- Created preliminary traffic staging diagrams for transition to open road tolling at 6 bay area bridges with up to 20 lanes of travel
- Assisted in the design of open road tolling infrastructure at bay area bridges and Treasure Island in MicroStation and Bluebeam
- Researched congestion pricing as a means to reduce traffic in SF and promote public transportation post pandemic
City & County of San Francisco
Hydraulics Engineering Design Trainee - Department of Public Works
- Assisted in design of sewer and storm water systems providing calculation and CAD drawing support
- Conducted site surveys using both total station and GNSS equipment
- Carried out construction and post construction site walkthroughs
- Compiled and presented relevant sea level rise resources for future planning and design within the department
U.S. Department of State
National Security Language Initiative Scholar - Beijing, China
- Selected to study Mandarin Chinese in Beijing on an academic year scholarship under the U.S. Department of State National Security Language Initiative
- Organized and facilitated bilingual cultural outreach events at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing
- Attended Beijing No. 80 High School: Provided bilingual articles for the school's magazine, Served as a bilingual MC for school events
California State Parks
Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard - Half Moon Bay, CA
- Served as a first responder for aquatic and medical related incidents
- Preformed daily water safety operations including tower guard, vehicle patrol shifts, and public safety interactions
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Awards
MIT Presidential Graduate Fellow
Issued by the President and Provost of MIT · March 2023
MIT established a prestigious program of Presidential Fellowships in 1999 in order to recruit the most outstanding students worldwide to pursue graduate studies at the Institute.
American Bridge Leadership Award
Issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers Pittsburgh Section · Feb 2022
The ASCE Pittsburgh Section’s Student Awards Foundation presents cash awards to students each year for the American Bridge Leadership Award. This award recognizes outstanding civil engineering students preparing to be future leaders of the profession.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Research Award
Issued by CMU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering · May 2022
Awarded to a graduating senior who completed outstanding research work during their undergraduate studies.
H.A. Thomas, Sr. Scholarship Award
Issued by CMU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering · May 2022
Awarded to graduating senior(s) with the best academic record in their class.
Lawrence G. Cartwright Distinguished Service Award
Issued by CMU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering · May 2022
Awarded to graduating senior(s) who exemplify exceptional service to their department, university, and professional felid