I am an undergraduate student at UC San Diego majoring in Marine Biology and minoring in Environmental Studies. As a volunteer at the Deheyn Lab I am assisting PhD student Jessica Sandoval with her research on the suction discs of fishes. We are investigating the structures behind their incredible adhesion ability for technological applications. I am especially interested in studying the astounding biological properties found in nature and finding new and innovative ways to apply these features to new technology. In my free time I enjoy exploring tide pools, painting, traveling, and backpacking.