What do you do here at Wright Lab? I work for Professor Karsten Heeger and Professor Reina Maruyama on CUORE–an experiment looking to detect a theoretical (for now!) process known as neutrinoless double-beta decay (0vββ)–and CUPID, the next-generation upgrade to CUORE. If observed, 0vββ would prove that neutrinos are their own antiparticle. My focus so far has been on electronics development for the muon veto system, an addition to the detector that will increase its sensitivity to 0vββ.
What is the most unique and/or exciting experience you’ve had here at Wright Lab? I’ve only been here since the summer of 2022, but I’ve already had multiple outreach opportunities! I love doing physics demos and giving lab tours to students from local schools, and I’m always impressed by their questions and insights. One kid informed me of their plan to invent a laser that could cook ramen noodles, which I think would be a delightful addition to Wright Lab’s scientific pursuits.
What are you looking forward to in the coming year at Wright Lab? I’m excited to get more involved! First year classes have taken up a lot of time during the semester, so I am really looking forward to digging deeper into research in the coming year.
What is something that people might not know about you that you’d like to share with the community? I am exceptionally inept in the kitchen! My cooking exploits during the past few years have included charring garlic bread beyond recognition, turning a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese into a dubious soup, and starting a small fire while making spaghetti. However, I do make a mean scrambled egg.