I have always loved science. When I visited high school the thing I looked for most of all was the opportunity to pursue science in new and interesting ways. This pursuit lead me to MA and the MARC program where I have the opportunity to dive into my interest in Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) and explore the causes of their dramatic population decline. Through this interest I connected with my mentor, Dr. Louie Yang at UC Davis and I am currently working with his lab to pursue an experimental based project.

When I was about five years old my family and I raised butterflies in an enclosure in our house. I remember spending time watching the butterflies fly around and I was sad when we released them but happy to see them go out into the world. In the last few decades Monarch Butterflies have struggled to maintain their population numbers. This has motivated me to address the causes of population decline and expand the knowledge of the community.

Mathematics: Algebra II (H), Precalculus (H), Advanced Calculus (H)

Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Biology (H), Marin Academy Research Collaborative, Computer Science I

Additional Summer Programs: The Branson School (The Science of COVID-19 & Computer Science), Oxford Summer Courses (Mechanical Engineering)