About Me

A little more about my background, interests, and what I’ve been up to outside of class and research.

Zoe backpacking
Zoe running
Zoe traveling

Hi, I'm Zoe

I'm a Mechanical Engineering PhD student at Penn State, where my research focuses on ergonomics, inclusive design, and developing AI-driven tools that translate human data into better products. Outside of work, I love spending time backpacking, running, baking, and building things in the makerspace.

Leadership & Service

  • Vice President, Graduate Women in Engineering (GradWIE)
  • Vice President, Graduate Outreach and Leadership Club
  • Manager, Learning Factory Makerspace
  • Mentor, Undergraduate Researchers

Awards & Honors

  • 2023–24 Faculty Senior Scholar, NC State Engineering Department — article link
  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), Honorable Mention