I grew up in a small town in Oklahoma with lots of plains and farmland. And, what do you know, my neck is red most of the year, and I wear boots to weddings, but Coloradoans don't notice the accent, because it's pretty near the same.

I attended undergrad at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, CO and have a degree in physics. My interests and research have centered on helping to accommodate the increasing demands of both world energy needs and natural stability.

I've always just wanted to help people, and find myself with a sense of futility volunteering in soup kitchens and ecoclubs. As I am passionate, I might have tried to be a politician, but I don't care for the spotlight, nor vocal critiques of my nature. Thus, I have found refuge in science where the emphasis is a little bit closer to "what you know".

I graduated in 2002, after the nation had sunk rather hard to recession, and I was denied employment from about everyone to whom I applied. Thus, I decided to go to graduate school and enrolled at a California school, spending a lot of time in the Bay. In about a year, I realized that I really enjoyed many of the elements associated with life in Colorado. So, I came to the Physics at the Colorado School of Mines.

I have been researching low cost methods for creating electronic devices, with an emphasis on photoelectrical energy conversion. I've been drawn towards understanding many aspects of electrical transport in both organic and inorganic materials, but cross daily into various fields ranging from chemical engineering to computation. I feel that I am researching a cutting edge body of knowledge, and that my contribution could potentially render large advancements in the field. Thus, I have plenty to motivate me.

Recreationally, I'm a skier, rafter, kayaker, hiker, biker, climber, runner, etc. A true jack of all and pro at none. But, that's what comes with mountains. Peace of mind just brought by the sight. Because even on the most rainiest of days, if I just remember to look outside, and awe at the beauty of it all, I can, in fact remember how blessed I have been. That's a nice thing to have and I got it.