I'm passionate about design, engineering, and aerospace. To explore that hands-on, I funded and built my own 3D printer, which now supports commissioned print designs for clients online. That business helped fund the revival of an abandoned '92 Miata : a project that taught me to "wrench on" cars and has become an ongoing source of learning and inspiration. I'm a National Merit Scholar and recipient of my school's Presidential Scholarship. Alongside my studies, I teach mathematics at a local tutoring company and earn income through viola performance and music mentorship at summer camps. I'm independent, capable and a voracious learner.