I was born and raised in Riverside, IL.

I got my undergrad degree at Barnard College. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s the women’s school to Columbia University, in Manhattan. While I was there, I spent my time doing physics homework, volunteering with Peace by PEACE, working at the American Museum of Natural History, and kicking around NYC in my free time.

Now I spend my time in the physics/astronomy building at UW. When I’m not studying, I’ve been known to run half marathons (Seattle and Mercer Island), play first base for the mighty IR Sox, and occasionally go out dancing.

A couple photos:

Who doesn’t love cupcakes?

Awesomeness with sparklers