From: Claremont, N.C.Major: Materials Science and EngineeringYear: SeniorLongest span on Centennial: 48 hoursWork: Lab research assistant Favorite project as a lab assistant: Failure analysis for Coast GuardAfter graduation: Wants to work in research, possibly graduate school

Favorites outside of school:Activities: Outdoors, horseback riding and skiing. “If I get to be outside I like it, with the exception of jumping out of a plane. No thanks.”Reading: Nicholas Sparks, Mitch Albom and Dan Brown, “I’ll try reading almost anything.”Sports: Football, “My parents always took me to Dallas once a year when I was younger to see the Cowboys.”

How she defines herself: “Material science is a huge factor, but not the main thing. It tends to dominate at times, but I really want to spend time with my family and friends.”