I've have always been fascinated by the night sky and space exploration. Galaxies, especially, have always been an interest of mine. How do such complex, enormous structures evolve? Why do spirals and bars exist, and what mechanisms keep them going? How do perturbations like this affect stellar kinematics? I am now happily researching spiral galaxy evolution and dynamics alongside my Ph.D. advisor Dr. Kathryne Daniel at UA. In addition to my space obsession, my other hobbies include swimming, hiking, D&D, video gaming, book clubs, and playing chess.