"When I start a project, I focus on what I have to do to produce quality images that convey the entirety of the sample as well as what the investigator hopes to see. Also, in the back of my mind is how to do this while avoiding faults in the sample as well as "artistic" considerations. If it is something I haven't done or seen before, I try to work with the investigator to determine how to prepare and image what is necessary to get the desired result. One of the best aspects of the job has been working with so many people who were excited about their work and what I could offer to help them achieve the desired results. It was gratifying to hear from them after a meeting in which some of my images were shown regarding the positive feedback they received.

I also had the opportunity to look at a wide variety of specimens throughout my career. I couldn't say there was any particular specimen/project that I could call a favorite, though I especially enjoyed attempting new and challenging work that I hadn't tried before. All in all, I have had a great career at Carnegie and have enjoyed the people, the environment, and the various projects I worked on."