Hi everyone, my name is Jewel and I’m majoring in mechanical engineering and double minoring in metallurgical and materials engineering and the McBride honors college. I’m originally from Oregon but I have really enjoyed exploring Colorado although I miss lots of trees, rain, and no sales tax on occasion. I’m involved in undergraduate research and ASME on campus, I studied abroad in Spain, and I recently started a home worm composter. I’m really interested in the intersection of energy systems and material science and hope to pursue a graduate degree related to that in some capacity. I’m also very grateful to the Harveys for giving me this opportunity to study at Mines and be a part of this awesome community! Mines is a great college and really exemplifies the idea that you get out what you put in but also requires that you find a balance between everything. The Harvey community really helps in that aspect. I appreciate having people to lean on and to inspire me to work hard and give back. Without the Harveys help I would not have been exposed to these new opportunities that have helped me to grow as a person!